Paygay’s Election: Kabala, Sierra Leone

James Mansaray documented the election and celebration of Paygay as Wara Wara Chiefdom of Koinaduga District, Kabala.

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Paygay’s Election: Kabala, Sierra Leone

James Mansaray documented the election and celebration of Paygay as Wara Wara Chiefdom of Koinaduga District, Kabala.

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A note from the New Young Paramount Chief in Kabala

Kondonwulay Paygay Mansaray writes:

Thanks for all your support and prayers in my election as CHIEF. Special thanks to my tribal authorities, women and children of Kabala, for giving me this honor and to you the Nazareth House Apostolate Staff, especially Fr. (Seraphim) Hicks of Louisville Kentucky and Mama Vicki for all your prayers.
THANKS A MILLON FROM THE GBAKU OF WARA WARA YAGALA .

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A note from the New Young Paramount Chief in Kabala

Kondonwulay Paygay Mansaray writes:

Thanks for all your support and prayers in my election as CHIEF. Special thanks to my tribal authorities, women and children of Kabala, for giving me this honor and to you the Nazareth House Apostolate Staff, especially Fr. (Seraphim) Hicks of Louisville Kentucky and Mama Vicki for all your prayers.
THANKS A MILLON FROM THE GBAKU OF WARA WARA YAGALA .

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A note from the New Young Paramount Chief in Kabala

Kondonwulay Paygay Mansaray writes:

Thanks for all your support and prayers in my election as CHIEF. Special thanks to my tribal authorities, women and children of Kabala, for giving me this honor and to you the Nazareth House Apostolate Staff, especially Fr. (Seraphim) Hicks of Louisville Kentucky and Mama Vicki for all your prayers.
THANKS A MILLON FROM THE GBAKU OF WARA WARA YAGALA .

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Returning to Kabala for New Year’s Day traditions


For New Year’s Day we journeyed to Kabala

for the annual hike up the mountain. A tradition for the people of Kabala. Upon our arrival in the village,

we were welcomed by so many relatives and friends, including Chief Paygay.

The NHA School students were on holidays so there was less activity for us dealing with the school, but we all did have a good time reuniting with Pa Foday and Kadijah’s family. We all were anticipating the biggest hike the following day which seems to be the part of the cause of my exhaustion upon my return to Freetown. Even if you are young, In Sierra Leone malaria, disease and lack of healthy diet makes you weak and you get tired easy. Although you guys have made my life much better, we are still not exempt from those disturbances.


Thanks to you all for making 2009 very successful for NHA. You did make a mark and brought hope and smiles to very very many people. None of this good have happen without your support.

Thank you and God bless you all.

Being absorbed in his Mercy.

James B. Mansaray.

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Returning to Kabala for New Year’s Day traditions


For New Year’s Day we journeyed to Kabala

for the annual hike up the mountain. A tradition for the people of Kabala. Upon our arrival in the village,

we were welcomed by so many relatives and friends, including Chief Paygay.

The NHA School students were on holidays so there was less activity for us dealing with the school, but we all did have a good time reuniting with Pa Foday and Kadijah’s family. We all were anticipating the biggest hike the following day which seems to be the part of the cause of my exhaustion upon my return to Freetown. Even if you are young, In Sierra Leone malaria, disease and lack of healthy diet makes you weak and you get tired easy. Although you guys have made my life much better, we are still not exempt from those disturbances.


Thanks to you all for making 2009 very successful for NHA. You did make a mark and brought hope and smiles to very very many people. None of this good have happen without your support.

Thank you and God bless you all.

Being absorbed in his Mercy.

James B. Mansaray.

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Returning to Kabala for New Year’s Day traditions


For New Year’s Day we journeyed to Kabala

for the annual hike up the mountain. A tradition for the people of Kabala. Upon our arrival in the village,

we were welcomed by so many relatives and friends, including Chief Paygay.

The NHA School students were on holidays so there was less activity for us dealing with the school, but we all did have a good time reuniting with Pa Foday and Kadijah’s family. We all were anticipating the biggest hike the following day which seems to be the part of the cause of my exhaustion upon my return to Freetown. Even if you are young, In Sierra Leone malaria, disease and lack of healthy diet makes you weak and you get tired easy. Although you guys have made my life much better, we are still not exempt from those disturbances.


Thanks to you all for making 2009 very successful for NHA. You did make a mark and brought hope and smiles to very very many people. None of this good have happen without your support.

Thank you and God bless you all.

Being absorbed in his Mercy.

James B. Mansaray.

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Update on Husianatu

During our New Year’s trip to Kabala, we made one stop along the long road to Kabala till we reached Kafogo Village where we expect to meet a smiling Husianatu or Asanatu (I always mix the names – they are the twins from our website homepage photo).



The remaining little twin girl that catches the eye and heart of you all and NHA in particular.


On my previous trip to drop her family rice, she was all smiling but this time round we were all disheartened to find her very sick with eyes all so yellow


and she looks very weak. (click on photo to see detail of yellow eyes, so sad)


There was nothing we could do but help out with some money


so that the Mama could take her to the hospital for prompt treatment.


Unfortunately we could not find them on our way back


so that was another cause for alarm and asI type this report; I still wonder how she might be doing.


Yet still, I hope to make a trip back soon to check on her. For now, we are saying our prayers for her. I so want to find her well when I return.




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Update on Husianatu

During our New Year’s trip to Kabala, we made one stop along the long road to Kabala till we reached Kafogo Village where we expect to meet a smiling Husianatu or Asanatu (I always mix the names – they are the twins from our website homepage photo).



The remaining little twin girl that catches the eye and heart of you all and NHA in particular.


On my previous trip to drop her family rice, she was all smiling but this time round we were all disheartened to find her very sick with eyes all so yellow


and she looks very weak. (click on photo to see detail of yellow eyes, so sad)


There was nothing we could do but help out with some money


so that the Mama could take her to the hospital for prompt treatment.


Unfortunately we could not find them on our way back


so that was another cause for alarm and asI type this report; I still wonder how she might be doing.


Yet still, I hope to make a trip back soon to check on her. For now, we are saying our prayers for her. I so want to find her well when I return.




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