From escaping child marriage 'to an old pervert' to becoming Sierra Leone's first lady
The private world of one of Africa's most powerful political women is revealed in a BBC World Service exclusive.
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"Better than being married to an old pervert."
— Fatima Bio , Activist
"England was my amazing grace. I went to England, I got my voice."
— Fatima Bio , Activist
"My children are all British citizens. I'm paying for my council house myself."
— Fatima Bio , Activist
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