Rotifunk is a town in
Moyamba District, in the
Southern Province of
Sierra Leone
Sierra Leone,)]. officially the Republic of Sierra Leone, is a country on the southwest coast of West Africa. It is bordered by Liberia to the southeast and Guinea surrounds the northern half of the nation. Covering a total area of , Sierra ...
. The
Sherbro people, Sherbro make up the largest ethnic group in the town.
Rotifunk is the birthplace of Sierra Leonean politician,
John Karefa-Smart, and writer,
John Akar
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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.
Healthcare
Hatfield Archer Memorial Hospital, Rotifunk
The Hatfield Archer Memorial Hospital is dedicated to the memory of Marietta Hatfield and Mary Archer, who started the construction in 1891. It is located in the town Rotifunk, Sierra Leone
Sierra Leone,)]. officially the Republic of Sierr ...
Namesakes
There are other towns in Sierra Leone with the same name.
References
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Populated places in Sierra Leone
Southern Province, Sierra Leone