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Life and Death of a Sex Worker

Nov 9, 2026 · 23 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