In Memory of Sidikie Bayoh

On June 8th, 2025, we lost a beautiful soul — Sidikie Bayoh — a man whose presence radiated warmth, curiosity, and enthusiasm for life.

As the Communications Officer at Tacugama Chimpanzee Sanctuary in Sierra Leone, Sidikie wasn't just a colleague or friend — he was a visionary. A poet with a tender heart, a deep thinker with endless ideas, and someone who carried the world in his notebook, scribbling down poems, musings, and dreams for a better, kinder, more sustainable future.

Sidikie’s Dream

One of those dreams was honey — not just any honey, but whipped moringa honey made by local hands, on local land, for local empowerment.

He envisioned a business that uplifted communities, paid fair wages, and offered people dignified, sustainable alternatives to harmful jobs like charcoal burning and logging.

Shortly before his passing, one of the last things Sidikie bought was a large gallon of local honey — a quiet, beautiful echo of this dream.

Introducing Dikie’s Nectar

In his honor, and with the loving support of his family, we are bringing Sidikie's vision to life through a community-based bee farm in Lungi, Sierra Leone — on the very land he always dreamed of transforming, owned by his family.

Lovingly named after his nickname, Dikie’s Nectar is more than a tribute — it’s a movement.

Our Mision

Our mission is to produce and market 100% natural, sustainably harvested whipped moringa honey in Sierra Leone, while:

Creating sustainable jobs

Training people in beekeeping and eco-conscious practices

Continuing Sidikie’s legacy of living, loving, and serving — for people, for nature, and for Sierra Leone’s future

The People Behind the Project

This project is led by those who loved Sidikie deeply and are committed to realizing his dream:

Lansana — Sidikie’s brother — and his family members

Gemma — his girlfriend, colleague at Tacugama, and best friend

Melody — his best friend of many years

Foday, Noah, Alfred, Zord and Naomi — colleagues and friends

What the Funds Will Support

Your contributions will go directly toward:

Tools & Equipment for beekeeping

Honey Processing Supplies for whipping and bottling

Nursing of Saplings (including moringa)

Training & Skills Development for local community members

Land Preparation & Hive Stands for the bee farm

Community Outreach & Branding to market the honey locally and abroad

You can view our detailed budget breakdown in the Media section of this campaign.

Funding & Transparency

All money donated will go into Gemma Bonfiglioli’s account and then be transferred to the operations team in Sierra Leone for their intended purpose.

We have already overseen the creation of several beehives, built locally to create employment opportunities — exactly as Sidikie would have wanted. These hives now need to be transported and installed on the land.

How You Can Help

We still have a long way to go and need your support to make Sidikie’s dream a reality. We hope to launch fully after the rainy season ends in October.

If you can contribute financially — even a small amount — it will make a big difference. And if you’d like to get involved in other ways, please reach out. We welcome all ideas, skills, and energy and Sidikie would have loved bringing people together in such a way!

Let’s build something beautiful in Sidikie’s spirit — something that gives back to the land he loved, and the people he believed in.