John Akar

John Joseph Akar (1927–1975) was a Sierra Leonean entertainer, writer, and diplomat.[1] He served as Sierra Leonean ambassador to the United States.[1] Today, he is probably best known for composing the music of Sierra Leone's National Anthem.

  1. ^ a b "John Akar, Actor, Writer And Sierra Leone Envoy". The New York Times. 1 July 1975. Retrieved 24 October 2017.