John Akar

John Akar
Born(1927-05-20)May 20, 1927
Rotifunk, Sierra Leone Colony
DiedJune 23, 1975(1975-06-23) (aged 48)
Occupations
  • Journalist
  • Diplomat
  • Composer
  • Writer

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

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