Dauda's Pen

Author: Mohamed Dauda Kamara

  • Why So Many Graduates Still Can’t Find Jobs

    Why So Many Graduates Still Can’t Find Jobs

    Konkoro posted on his WhatsApp status, “I have a degree in Mass Communication and a Master’s degree in Sustainable Development. I am searching for a job.” This post made me giggle. It was the weirdest one I read that day.

    Konkoro is not the only one searching for a job; I have met several degree holders who complain about not being able to find work. This keeps me asking: what is the worth of bagging a degree?

    I have seen people in universities who don’t even know what they are doing there. I have seen students whose only idea of progress is taking pictures on campus and posting them on their social media handles to camouflage themselves.

    Does someone who spent his time cramming, bribing, and getting involved in unnecessary things on campus deserve a better job?

    The world is no longer interested in those who brag about papers but in those who can solve the most difficult problems. Jobs are available to the smartest people with the rarest skills. No office is looking for those who cannot bring profit to their organisation.

    While Konkoro continues to wander in search of a job, Sunil—who doesn’t have a certificate from a traditional university but is skilled in using AI— is making money and looking after himself.

    Every year, we have thousands of graduates, and every year we continue to have foreigners in our country who do not obtain certificates but own shops, supermarkets, and resorts—and send the money to their own countries.

    Are you looking for a job? Why are you finding it difficult to have one?

  • THE EX THAT BROKE MY CASHBOX

    THE EX THAT BROKE MY CASHBOX

    When I was growing up, I thought everyone was genuine. But that belief began to fade when I discovered that people cannot be trusted. And dating, honestly, is the worst.

    I never believed in dating, but I gave it a try — not because I wanted to play around, but because I wanted to settle down with a woman who could help me become the best version of myself. That vulnerable woman who came pretending to be poor turned out to be a snake.

    I remember discussing my plans with her — how I wanted to buy a brand-new camera to support my creative work. We agreed to keep a cashbox in my room where I would save money.

    That big, beautiful cashbox stayed in my room for almost a year. Each sunrise, I placed a substantial amount inside. For almost a year, I was sweating, saving, hoping, dreaming of owning a sophisticated camera that would help me become a professional media consultant. The dream grew stronger every day, and the excitement was something I couldn’t resist.

    Then one day — just one day — when the moon was full and the year was wrapping up, we sat comfortably in my room, ready to open the cashbox. The feeling of being rich filled me completely. In my mind, I kept saying, “I am rich. I’m finally going to buy my camera.”

    I took a knife and opened the cashbox. My first glance inside made me sweat. My hands were shaking, but I continued counting what was there. My heart was pounding as the numbers dropped.

    After counting the last cent, I couldn’t believe I hadn’t even saved two thousand leones. The room felt like it was spinning. Everything in me turned upside down. I looked at her sitting on the bed and asked, “Did you steal my money?”
    I asked the question three times. And she nodded yes.

    My reaction was calm. I only told her to leave my room and never come back. My hope and dream of becoming rich died at the hands of someone I called my girlfriend.

    This is one of the stories my ex will never tell her man.

    Imagine this happened to you — what would your reaction be?

  • MEDIA EXPERT AND AWARD-WINNING JOURNALIST MOHAMED DAUDA KAMARA BAGS 300 ONLINE CERTIFICATES

    On his Facebook page, the young journalist posted that the 300 online certificates are to upskill his career and discipline himself.

    He noted that online spaces provide professional courses that align with one’s skills.

    His challenge started on the 16th of April and ended on the 8th of June 2025.

    Last year, Mohamed Dauda Kamara also challenged himself to read 100 novels in a few months.

    He is the author of 3 published novels. In his recent post on his Facebook page, he also challenged himself to complete a short storybook in 7 days.

    Mohamed Dauda Kamara holds several certificates apart from the ones he has just completed.

  • five Things To Know About Gen Z

    The gap between generations, especially the fast pace of the digital world, has made some traditionalists and millennials ask several questions about Generation Z. To them, this generation seems the most stubborn and dissident. These assumptions come from keen research among parents and the elderly, who find it very difficult to understand them.

    According to research, Generation Z, known as Gen Z, refers to people born between 1997 and 2012. This generation follows millennials and is the first to grow entirely in the digital age.

    In Africa, where tradition is highly considered, the behaviour of Generation Z has been termed by ‘’those who live in their own world.’’ Yet research shows that Generation Z shines in different ways. Here are key traits and facts about them:

    1. Always Online: They live in an online world where video calls and memes play a pivotal role in everyday communication.
    2. They See Before They Value: Generation Z prefers a thing they can see and touch. They argue a lot when it comes to personas. This is a trait hated by many African parents.
    3. They love certificates, but Value Skills: They are very keen about having degrees, but they value skills. These skills and degrees are mostly acquired to post online.
    4. They Love To Show off: Most of their lifestyles are posted online. They upload almost everything to show off, including their relationships.
    5. They Listen To Friends And Rarely Take Advice From The Elderly: Generation Z prefers to take advice from their friends. They only listen after hurting themselves.

    Which of these Gen Z traits do you find in anyone born between 1997 and 2012?

  • The Wild Truth About Feminism

    This piece of writing is for those with open minds who adore the wild truth. Reader’s discretion is strictly advised.

    The concept of Feminism, which spans from the 19th to the 20th century, was to give voice to both males and females. The concept has specifications, especially in modern education, not about a specific gender being better than the other.

    In contemporary English usage the term Gender is informal and suggests Sex instead. Sex is the natural makeup of humans, which refers to strength and leadership not superiority.

    I define Feminism: As the concept promoted by a few to manipulate men.

    The few individuals come from people who take donor money to silence men. Individuals who, having faced personal trauma or broken relationships, have turned their pain into an ideology of blame.

    The practice of modern Feminism continues to make men slumber. Men no longer have a voice in their homes.

    Those who shout Feminism are the same ones who go to mosques and churches to read their prayers. There is no part in any of the Holy Books that makes reference to Feminism.

    Surah An-Nisa (4:34) reads: “Men are the protectors and maintainers of women because Allah has given the one more strength than the other, and because they support them from their means. Therefore, the righteous women are devoutly obedient and guard in (the husband’s) absence what Allah would have them guard…”

    And 1. Ephesians 5:22–24 (NIV) reads “Wives, submit yourselves to your own husbands as you do to the Lord. For the husband is the head of the wife as Christ is the head of the church… Now as the church submits to Christ, so also wives should submit to their husbands in everything.”

    The quotations above make clear provisions of women submitting to men. And no part thereof speaks about suppression.

    Do you have to be a feminist to divide society or a good human being to preach the message? which one do you prefer?

  • The Indiscipline Invigilator

    The Indiscipline Invigilator

    Hurriedly, he walked inside and stared at the students who were busy writing exams. He knocked on the desk near him and started to make noise, threatening students with his unrecognized voice.

    The noise became unbearable, and every student started to murmur. In a few seconds, a student muttered, “We are writing exams, sir.” With an angry face, he continued writing.

    The invigilator sluggishly walked to his desk and ordered him to submit his answer booklet. The student refused. He dragged him outside and started shouting at him to let go of his booklet. Again, the student refused. Reminding the invigilator that he had not done anything and would not go out or give his answer booklet.

    The invigilator became fierce, compelling him to a fight. With the CCTV watching, the student never renounced.

    If you were the student, what would you do to let go of the answer booklet or fight for your rights?

  • The Truth about Traditional Media Houses in Sierra Leone

    The Truth about Traditional Media Houses in Sierra Leone

    Before the advent of social media platforms. Traditional media houses were the only source where listeners got the news. In Sierra Leone, where it was typical, people sat in groups to listen to a radio broadcast. They paid keen attention to the extent of not missing any part of a news item.

    Radio and television were the only sources of news by then.

    Considering the fast pace of social media platforms and the excessive usage of the Internet. Traditional media houses are finding it difficult to cope with the new trend. Most of them are dwindling, with the taste of losing listeners and quality programs.

    The new media, as it is referred to in America, are making headlines. Facebook, x, YouTube, blog pages, and many other social media platforms provide fast space to get the news in time.

    Traditional media houses lack the acumen and transformational leadership to match up with the current trends of producing news. Many are still stuck with the old system of assigning reporters to a fixed story. The system of assigning them to a field with an old recorder to an evening newscast.

    According to DataReportal, it shows that as of January 2025, there were approximately 1.80 million internet users in Sierra Leone, representing 20.7% of the total population. That percentage suggests many people make use of social media platforms to get quick news.

    Fix concepts, old systems of operations, motivation, and the lack of digital skills will continue to nudge traditional media houses.

    The digital world doesn’t want the news through difficult ways. The strength of digitalization is making the world a global village where everything is available on the phone with just a click.

    Traditional media houses in Sierra Leone need to follow the pace of the new media. Newscasts should be on different platforms, not only old-ways.

    Even though the new media platforms do not have the expertise, the trust between the audience and bloggers will continue to be strong considering the strength they have built with their channels.

    Over time, if traditional media houses do not swiftly cope with the new trend, they will lose not only listeners but talented staffers.

  • MOHAMED DAUDA KAMARA

    MOHAMED DAUDA KAMARA