ABCD Africa has named Sierra Leonean media and thought leader, Vickie Remoe among the 100 Most Impactful Voices in Africa for 2025. This prestigious recognition celebrates women shaping the continent’s future through digital advocacy, journalism, economic empowerment, and education.
As a digital marketing and communications strategist and storyteller, Vickie’s influence extends beyond Sierra Leone. Through her work which includes this blog, the Vickie Remoe show, and the Make Sierra Leone Famous podcast, she has transformed the narrative of her homeland, amplifying stories that celebrate its culture, history, and people. Her commitment to advocacy, education, and economic empowerment continues to redefine how Sierra Leone is perceived on the global stage.
As the founder of VR&C Marketing, Vickie has set the standard for digital marketing, corporate communications, and public relations in Sierra Leone and the rest of the continent.
She has worked with top-tier brands and organizations like Printex, Kalyppo, Mikashboks, President Ellen Johnson Sirleaf, UNICEF Sierra Leone, Irish League of Credit Unions, Directorate of Science, Technology, and Innovation (DSTI), Namati, Changan Auto, DotBleu, Jobomax Homes, and more. She also works as the publicist for one of Sierra Leone’s top musicians, Drizilik, amplifying his story globally.
Beyond marketing, she has dedicated herself to philanthropy, raising $60,000 for COVID-19 relief and holding a yearly Ramadan Food Drive to encourage donations for families in Freetown during Ramadan. She also champions education through her children’s books and the Vickie Remoe Prize for Journalism to nurture the next generation of Sierra Leone storytellers.
Vickie’s feature in ABCD’s 100 Most Impactful Voices in Africa
Vickie Remoe: A Legacy of Influence
This is not Vickie’s first time being honored for her work in media and influence. Last year, Leading Ladies Africa recognized her as one of the top African Women in Public Relations. In 2019, she made Avance Africa’s Most Influential Young Africans list.
As a digital communications expert and marketing strategist, Vickie was celebrated for her initiatives, Make Sierra Leone Famous movement and The Vickie Remoe show, which have been instrumental in showcasing Sierra Leone’s rich culture to the world.
Vickie Remoe’s feature in Leading Ladies Africa
Voices that Shape the Future
According to Joke Pearl, Editor-in-Chief of ABCD Africa, the women on the 100 Most Impactful Voices list are “the architects of change leveraging content, community, and conversation to drive solutions for Africa’s most pressing challenges.”
The award description further highlights Vickie as a “media entrepreneur, journalist, and advocate reshaping global perceptions of Sierra Leone.” With an average monthly digital reach of two million users on Facebook alone and a combined following of half a million followers on social media, she is telling stories and inspiring national pride.
Remoe is also the founder and curator of the Sierra Leone Diaspora Investment Conference, the annual gathering fostering trade and culture relations between American business leaders, policy makers, and their Sierra Leonean counterparts.
The award also recognised other brilliant African women including Berla Addardey from Ghana, Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie from Nigeria, Nthanda Manduwi from Malawi,
You can view the full list here.
A Well Deserved Honour
The 100 Most Impactful Voices list acknowledges the women who are using their platforms to challenge misinformation, break barriers, and shape Africa’s future.
In an era where digital influence is redefining leadership, Vickie’s voice stands out as one of truth, power, and transformation.
This is not just an accolade, it is a testament to her unwavering commitment to Sierra Leone and the continent. Congratulations to Vickie Remoe on this well-deserved recognition.