by Biruk Markos | Dec 8, 2025 | Kraumur, Kraumur Music Awards, Sweet Salone
Alaska1867, Ásta, knackered, Kusk & Óviti, LucasJoshua and Rakel receive this year’s KRAUMUR MUSIC AWARDs for their albums that are considered to excel in terms of quality, ambition and originality. This is the eighteenth time that the KRAUMUR MUSIC Awards...
by Biruk Markos | Aug 11, 2025 | Sweet Salone
Every product carries a story—of tradition, creativity, and the hands that made it. An initiative by the Aurora Foundation, Sweet Salone is more than just a brand. It is a platform that connects talented artisans in Sierra Leone with European designers and...
by Biruk Markos | Jul 21, 2025 | Sweet Salone
With great pride, we announce that our 8th container of handcrafted treasures has departed Sierra Leone for Europe, sailing aboard our trusted shipping partner SAMSKIP. This shipment carries the remarkable work of our artisans and the vibrant spirit of Sierra Leonean...
by Biruk Markos | May 5, 2025 | Uncategorized
On May 2nd, the Lettie Stuart Pottery Center in Waterloo, Sierra Leone, celebrated a vibrant and memorable occasion—the graduation of its second 18-month pottery school cohort. Nine young and talented individuals completed an intensive program designed to foster...
by Biruk Markos | Apr 17, 2025 | Sweet Salone
Today, on World Artisan Day, we at Aurora Foundation proudly celebrate the talented artisans behind Sweet Salone—a brand that represents the heart of Sierra Leonean creativity and craftsmanship. Since 2017, Sweet Salone has been a bridge between international...
