Focus on Africa

← Focus on Africa5 dagen geleden · 23 min

Life and Death of a Sex Worker

Life and Death of a Sex Worker5 dagen geleden23 min

A BBC Africa Eye investigation follows the journey and tragic end of a Sierra Leonan commercial sex worker battling substance addiction, kidnapped into sexual slavery twice, beaten, exploited and trapped by addiction. Her life mirrored the struggles facing countless young women in Sierra Leone. The full interview is on YouTube #BBCAfricaEye

And, a blind Nigerian athlete's quest to bag world championships medals in Sambo. This is a combat sport that combines elements of judo and wrestling.

Presenter: Nkechi Ogbonna

Producers: Albert Kirui, Bella Twine and Blessing Aderogba

Senior Producer: Keikantse Shumba

Technical Producer: Herbert Masua

Senior Producer: Bella Twine

Editors: Charles Gitonga and Maryam Abdalla