7 Things You Can STILL do in Freetown in April 2026

Hey Freetown...it feels good to write to you again.

With the two holy months behind us and Independence weekend coming up, I thought it was a good time to reconnect with you all again as I've been missed, and of course...I've missed you.

I have been away for the better part of March and some of April in my other home - Lagos, Nigeria.

As I settle in to a somewhat new-ish Freetown, I've observed so many changes - and I'm not just talking petrol wahala. It's funny how a month and some change can change things so much, but hey. Ow fo do.

So allow me to be a constant in your life and share 7 things to do comme d'hab (as usual) this month:

Dance the night away...and maybe also some of that Salone yagba with Salsa!

Hosted by El Greco, weekly salsa nights have returned. If you love dancing and sultry Latin music then a night out like this may be for you. Lus bodi smol with a dance partner on:

Date: every Wednesday

Time: 8:00 pm

Venue: El Greco, 62 Sir Samuel Lewis Road, Aberdeen

Entry: Free

Have you been under pressure? Maybe one way to release that is to attend the No Pressure carnival by Revive & Glow!

Revive & Glow is a natural cosmetic brand in Freetown that sell an array of products like shea butter, cocoa butter, body scrubs and other cosmetic products made in Sierra Leone. Over food and drinks, you can also enjoy a 15% discount on all their skin and hair products and participate in their raffle on:

Date: Friday, April 24 2026

Time: 8:00 pm

Venue: Revive and Glow, 13 Upper Brook Street

Entry: Free

Leh nobodi nor presho yu, ya?

The Ministry of Tourism and Cultural Affairs declared 2026 the Year of Creativity and Culture in Sierra Leone in December 2025. In line with this theme, and in celebration of Mama Salone at 65, the Ministry and its partners are curating the weekend-long event: Gastronomy, Culture and Creativity.

The promising weekend is filled with events and activities: from a live cooking demonstration, food tasting and your favorite hotels showcasing their speciality menus. Basically, na foodie event, en udat nor lek ein bele?

Celebrate local food and heritage through gastronomy while promoting culinary tourism and cultural exchange on:

Date: Saturday, April 25 & Sunday, April 26 2026

Time: 11:00 am

Venue: Gigibonta Car Park, Lumley Beach Road

Entry: Free

Breathe in...

Breathe out...

Now breathe in again...

Hold it...

And release... 🌬️

Did you do it? Did you really?

At yoga, you do it often and will hear your instructor say it. Yoga with Bhawna is new to Freetown and she is sharing her practice with Freetownians.

Bhawna has been instructing yoga for over 7 years in Malawi and Nigeria and now Sierra Leone. Her practice is rooted in Hatha and Vinyasa as well as other forms and specialities. She welcomes all abilities and levels, and you can join her class on:

Date: Saturday & Sunday mornings*

Duration: 90 minutes (1.5 hours)

Venue: Main Motor Road towards Congo Cross*

Fee: by donation and 50% goes to charity.

*For precise weekly timings and venue, contact Bhawna at +232 78 088 156.

🎶 Yu luxe o, tiday na yu batday? 🎶

On Independence Day, aka d Mami ein batday, Eventique and Mango Peak are celebrating Sierra Leone at 65 with a Sip and Paint event where you can paint your favorite Sierra Leonean landmark or memory. To join them in the land that we love with those you love and care for:

Date: Independence Day - Monday, April 27 2026

Time: 4:00 pm

Venue: Mango Peak, Hillstation

Price: SLE 220

To RSVP and make further inquiries, contact +232 76 391 404.

Toyas by serial entrepreneur Latoya Gerber is the new kid on the block and is becoming one of Freetown's hottest stores. And for good reason.

It is a carefully curated wellness and lifestyle store which has quickly been known for its unique Matcha drinks, with their Matcha creations gaining traction across social media. For my fellow Matcha lovers, our time has come. They are open 7 days a week and you can pop in for a drink, snacks and/or home decor items at:

Venue: 109E Wilkinson Road

Did you know that Jazz had its own day?

I sure didn't until a few days ago, and it rightly should. Period. 💅🏾

Blank Space will open its doors to Freetown on International Jazz Day to present Reggie's Jazz Exchange. The night will be headlined by one of Freetown's leading saxophonists; Reginald Thompson and other talented musicians on:

Date: Thursday, April 30 2026

Time: 7:00 pm doors open

Venue: Dove's Nest, Grammar School Junction (towards Aberdeen Bridge)

Entrance: SLE 500

For tickets, table bookings and other inquiries, you can contact +232 74 464 034 and +232 79 871 276.

*this is a collaboration post

C'est fini, that's all folks!

Wishing you all a joyful rest of your month and...can't believe I'm saying this, but well, a happy Independence Day in advance.

Mama Salone will be on a whole 65 on Monday, April 27.

Hmmmm...I have some thoughts on that.

But until then...

Be safe, and see you when I see you.

xx,

Mina.

Looking for a place to unwind for a drink, have a swim or a quiet staycation? Visit or book a stay with New Brookfields Hotel on Jomo Kenyatta Road in the heart of Freetown.

Contact +232 30 000 120 for bookings and reservations.

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