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The Digital Twins Innovation Challenge is a national call for Sierra Leone’s young creatives, technologists, and storytellers to re-imagine heritage preservation. Using 3D design, drone imagery, photography, and virtual reality, participants will build stunning digital replicas of the nation’s iconic heritage sites, blending innovation with cultural pride.

DTC Public Choice Award

Celebrate creativity! Vote for your favorite Digital Twin Submission and support the talent that inspires us. Your voice matters, make it count! Share your vote today!

MICHEAL NABIEU

Drone Imagery

Michael Saffa Nabieu, a passionate and ambitious
creative professional. I’m currently studying Information
Systems at the Institute of Public Administration and
Management (IPAM), where I focus on technology, problem
solving, and innovation. Alongside my studies, I work as a
Graphic Designer, Photographer, and beginner UI Designer,
with a growing interest in building modern digital solutions
that bring real impact to people’s lives.

EMMANUEL COLE

Photography

Emmanuel AJ Cole, a self-taught creative storyteller and a creative video director. I am focused on delivering professional and high quality pictures and creating solutions with impactful Visuals. My interest in photography started during high school in 2017, where I felt the need to tell Stories of my own, capture unseen beauty of Sierra Leone and those of my colleagues through Pictures by using my smartphone.

LEONARD BANGURA

Virtual Reality

Leonard Bangura, a 16-year-old student from Sierra Leone with a strong passion for engineering, innovation, and technology. I am currently preparing for the West African Senior
School Certificate Examination (WASSCE), while actively exploring opportunities to apply my skills in solving real-world problems.

KAGO TSHABOTA

3D Render

Kago Tshabota, a creative technologist and founder of The Pampa, a multimedia services company specializing in digital storytelling, 3D modeling, animation, and immersive experiences. I’m passionate about how technology can revive cultural heritage and bring untold stories to life.

ANSUMANA NGOBEH

Drone Imagery

Ansumana Ngobeh, a young and passionate creative with a growing vision for
technology and design. I am currently studying Engineering at Fourah Bay College ( FBC),
University of Sierra Leone, where I am building a strong foundation in problem-solving and
innovation. Alongside my studies, I work as a graphic designer and photographer, and I am
also exploring video editing and digital media.
Over the years, my creative path has allowed me to express ideas through visual
communication.

SALAMATU FOFANAH

Photography

Salamatu Alimatu Fofanah is a passionate and ambitious young woman currently studying Mass Communications at Fourah Bay College, University of Sierra Leone. Her journey began at Safinatu Najaha Community Primary School in Wellington, followed by her secondary education at Lincoln International, National Academy and Humairah Islamic Secondary School.

In addition to her academic pursuits, Salamatu is a volunteer at Mercy TV station, an apprentice in tailoring and an aspiring photojournalist. Her love for photography, especially nature photography, fuels her dream of becoming one of Sierra Leone’s top nature photographers.

SALIFU SAMURA

Virtual Reality

Salifu Samura is a driven and intellectually curious 16-year-old pupil in his final year of secondary school at The Sierra Leone Grammar School, with a deep-rooted passion for technology and innovation. His academic journey is fueled by a desire to explore the transformative power of technology and its potential to solve real world problems, with particular interest in information technology, software engineering and problem solving.

JAMES TAMBA-MARTHA

Photography

James Tamba-Martha is a Sierra Leonean documentary photographer, photojournalist, and multimedia producer with a deep passion for visual storytelling. His journey began at a community radio station in Kailahun, where he first discovered the power of media. Since then, his career has taken him to outlets such as Africa Young Voices (AYV) Media Empire and the Sierra Leone Broadcasting Corporation (SLBC).

ANDREW KARGBO

Photography

Andrew Kondi Kargbo is a Digital Creative Designer who loves bringing ideas to life by blending creativity with technology. He studied Software Engineering at BlueCrest College and is now in his final year of Computer Science at the University of Makeni.
Over the years, Andrew has gained hands-on experience in graphic design, digital media, and software development, working on projects that highlight both his technical skills and artistic eye. He enjoys creating innovative digital products, building brand identities, and exploring how technology can be used to inspire and make a difference in communities.

ABDUL BUNDU

3D Render

Abdul Bundu, CEO of Bundu Architectural Modeling Company, a coming up company. I started 3D modeling in 2019 at home, when I was selected by the UNDP to pursue a short course on innovation. With that training I was able to establish a bit. With the passion of creativity, i like doing creative things since I was a kid. 3 D is my passion and I want to establish more to benefit myself and others, and to also contribute to the world of innovation.

VOTING ENDS THE 25TH OCTOBER, 2025

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