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The Limba people are one of the indigenous ethnic groups in the Republic of Sierra Leone. They are the third largest ethnic group in the country and make up about 10% of the population. They are primarily found in the Northern Province of Sierra Leone and in the capital city of Freetown and its countryside. Northern Province is one of the four provinces of Sierra Leone. ... The Western Area is one of four principal divisions of Sierra Leone. ... Limba language may refer to: Limba language (Cameroon) Limba language (Sierra Leone) This is a disambiguation page: a list of articles associated with the same title. ... For people named Islam, see Islam (name). ... Topics in Christianity Movements · Denominations Ecumenism · Relation to other religions Preaching · Prayer Music · Liturgy · Calendar Symbols · Art · Criticism Christianity Portal This box:      Christianity is a monotheistic[1] religion centered on the life and teachings of Jesus of Nazareth as presented in the New Testament. ... The Temne people are the largest ethnic group in the Northern Province of Sierra Leone, and they make up about 29. ... This article does not cite any references or sources. ... The word indigenous is an adjective derived from the Latin word indigena, meaning native, belonging to, aboriginal; and has several applications: Indigenous peoples, communities and cultures native or indigenous to a territory; Indigenous (band), a Native American blues-rock band; In biology, indigenous means native to a place or biota... The Republic of Sierra Leone is a country in West Africa, on the coast of the Atlantic Ocean. ... Northern Province may refer to: North Province, Cameroon Northern Province, Sri Lanka Northern Province, Papua New Guinea Northern Province, Zambia Limpopo Province, South Africa, formerly named Northern Transvaal Northern Cape Province, South Africa, in line with reference to the former Cape Province as simply The Province, particularly in rugby. ... For other places with the same name, see Freetown (disambiguation). ... Rural areas are sparsely settled places away from the influence of large cities and towns. ...

Economy

The Limba are mainly rice farmers who live in the savannah-woodland region in the Northern Province of Sierra Leone. They predominate in 7 of Sierra Leone's 149 rural chiefdoms, and their community affairs are dominated by the local paramount chiefs. The Limba are the third-largest ethnic group in Sierra Leone. Northern Province is one of the four provinces of Sierra Leone. ... A paramount chief is the highest-level traditional (usually tribal) chief or political leader in a region or country typically administered politically with a chief-based system. ...

Religion and spiritual beliefs

The Limba in the Northern Province are most strongly influenced by Islam, and the southern, by Christianity. The western group has been influenced by both. For people named Islam, see Islam (name). ... Topics in Christianity Movements · Denominations Ecumenism · Relation to other religions Preaching · Prayer Music · Liturgy · Calendar Symbols · Art · Criticism Christianity Portal This box:      Christianity is a monotheistic[1] religion centered on the life and teachings of Jesus of Nazareth as presented in the New Testament. ...

Culture

Limbas were among the last in Sierra Leone to seek Western education and for many years they suffered from a negative public image due to their perceived "backwardness." Their position improved considerably, though, between 1968 and 1992 when two successive presidents of Sierra Leone (Siaka Stevens and Joseph Saidu Momoh) identified themselves as Limbas. Siaka Probyn Stevens (August 24, 1905–May 29, 1988) was the President of Sierra Leone from 1971 to 1985. ... Joseph Saidu Momoh (January 26, 1937–August 3, 2003) was President of the Republic of Sierra Leone. ...

Today, many Limbas live in Freetown, Sierra Leone's capital city, and in the large provincial towns, and many have acquired formal education, in some cases completing postgraduate studies abroad. But the majority of Limbas still live in rural areas where they carry on their tradition way of life. For other places with the same name, see Freetown (disambiguation). ...

Notable Limbas

Politicians/police officers

• Almamy Suluku, powerful Limba ruler who maintained his independence as long as possible through brilliant political strategy during colonial era. (Kamabai - Nother Province)
• Ernest Bai Koroma, Sierra Leone's Official President 2007 - Present
• Siaka Stevens, president of Sierra Leone from 1971-1985
• Joseph Saidu Momoh, president of Sierra Leone from 1985-1992
• Johnny Paul Koroma, Head of State of Sierra Leone from May 1997 to February 1998.
• Brima Acha Kamara, the current Inspector General of Sierra Leone Police (SLP).
• Jengo Stevens, son of former Sierra Leone's president Siaka Stevens; and member of parliament of Sierra Leone representing Kambia District
• Brigadier John Amadu Bangura former Governor-General of Sierra Leone
• Hindowa Momoh, former President of the National Union of Sierra Leone Students
• Dauda Kamara, Sierra Leone's Interal Affairs Minister
• Kandeh Baba Conteh, Sierra Leonean politician and leader of the Peace and Liberation Party (PLP)
• Momodu Munu, Sierra Leone's foreign minister from 1985-1989
• Abdulai Conteh, former Minister of Foreign Affairs
• Paolo Conteh, Sierra Leone's Minister of Defence 2007 - Present
• Kondeh Yapoh Conteh, Memeber of Parliament for Constituency of Kamabai

Ernest Bai Koroma (born 2 October 1953 in Makeni, Bombali District, Northern Sierra Leone) is a politician in Sierra Leone. ... Siaka Probyn Stevens (August 24, 1905–May 29, 1988) was the President of Sierra Leone from 1971 to 1985. ... Joseph Saidu Momoh (January 26, 1937–August 3, 2003) was President of the Republic of Sierra Leone. ... Johnny Paul Koroma (1960 - June 1, 2003) was the head of the Armed Forces Revolutionary Council of Sierra Leone from May 1997 to February 1998. ... Brigadier (IPA pronunciation: ) is a military rank, the meaning of which has a considerable variation. ... Brigadier John Amadu Bangura was the acting Governor-General of Sierra Leone from 18 April 1968 until 22 April 1968. ... Dauda Sulaiman Kamara is a Sierra Leonean politician. ... The Peace and Liberation Party is a political party in Sierra Leone. ... Dr Abdulai Osman Conteh is a lawyer and politician from Sierra Leone. ...

Football stars

• Ibrahim Kargbo, football star
• Lamin Conteh, football star
• Mohammad Rashid, football star
• Sidney Kargbo, football star
• Kewullay Conteh, football star

Ibrahim Kargbo (born April 10, 1982 in Freetown, Sierra Leone) is a Sierra Leonean professional footballer who currently plays as a defender for Willem II in the Dutch Eredivisie and for the Sierra Leonean national football team. ... Lamin Conteh popularly known as Junior Tumbu (born January 17, 1976 in Freetown,Sierra Leone) is a Sierra Leonean international footballer, who plays as an attacking midfielder for Perlis FA and the Sierra Leone national football team. ... Mohamed Rashid (born 1 December 1983 in Magburaka, Sierra Leone) is a Sierra Leonean professional football defender who currently plays for Norwegian team Bryne. ... Sidney Kargbo (born July 1, 1986 in Freetown, Sierra Leone) is a Sierra Leonean footballer. ... Kewullay Conteh (born 31 December 1977 in Freetown, Sierra Leone) is a Sierra Leonean footballer. ...

External links

• Photos from the Limba Region
• Limba Masks
• Limba Music Recordings
• See section on "Alimamy Suluku," famous Limba ruler of the 19th century