People. Professions. Public life.

Medical Doctor (Orthopedic Surgeon)

Dr. Carlos Jocelyn Meheux is a distinguished alumnus of Albert Academy who served as Head Boy and achieved an exceptional academic milestone in the 2003 West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE), earning eight A1s and recording the highest grade points in West Africa that year. His outstanding performance brought recognition to Albert Academy and Sierra Leone. He went on to pursue a career in medicine, becoming an orthopedic surgeon in the United States, specializing in hip and knee reconstruction and joint replacement. His journey exemplifies academic excellence, determination, and the global impact of Albert Academy alumni.

Dr. John Karefa-Smart was a distinguished Albert Academy alumnus, medical doctor, scholar, and statesman who played a significant role in Sierra Leone's independence and early nation-building. He served as the country's first Minister of Foreign Affairs and later held a senior leadership position at the World Health Organization.

Former Attorney-General and Minister of Justice; Former Commissioner of the Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC).

Joseph Fitzgerald Kamara is an accomplished Sierra Leonean lawyer who has held key roles in the country’s justice and anti-corruption institutions. He previously served as Commissioner of the Anti-Corruption Commission, Attorney-General and Minister of Justice, and Deputy Prosecutor of the Special Court for Sierra Leone.

Former President of Sierra Leone (1971–1985); Former Prime Minister (1968–1971).

Siaka Probyn Stevens was a Sierra Leonean political leader and proud alumnus of Albert Academy who became the country’s first executive President. A former police officer and trade unionist, he co-founded the All People’s Congress (APC) and led Sierra Leone through a significant period of its post-independence political history. He also chaired the Organisation of African Unity in 1980–1981 and helped establish the Mano River Union.

Cabinet Minister

Chernor Bah (C. Bah) is the current Minister of Information and Civic Education in Sierra Leone and a former Senior Prefect of Albert Academy. In 2002.

Acting Director, Research and Delivery Division

Alhaji Abu Komeh was a a Head Boy at the Albert Academy. He showed exemplary brilliance by scoring the best WASSCE result when he took the WASSCE Exams in 2005/2005. He went on to be the Student Unions Government President at the Fourah Bay College (F.B.C).

Musician, Rapper, Singer and Songwriter

Drizilik, born Benjamin Menelik George, is an award-winning Sierra Leonean musician recognised for his contribution to the growth of contemporary Krio music. An alumnus of Albert Academy, he combines hip-hop, Afrobeats, and traditional Sierra Leonean musical influences to create a distinctive sound that has attracted audiences at home and internationally. His acclaimed album Shukubly helped establish his position as one of Sierra Leone’s prominent modern artists.

He is an economist with experience at the Bank of England, the Bank of Sierra Leone, and international economic policy institutions. He holds a PhD in Financial Economics from Durham University.

Former Auditor-General of Sierra Leone; Chartered Accountant

Lara Taylor-Pearce is a Sierra Leonean chartered accountant and former Auditor-General who served from 2011. She is recognised for her work in public financial management, government auditing, transparency, and accountability.

Composed the National Anthem

John Joseph had a varied educational career, attending the Evangelical United Brethren Day school at Rotifunk, the Albert Academy in Freetown, and, in the United States, Otterbein College in Ohio (1947-49), and the University of California at Berkeley (1949-51).

Prime Minister

Sir Milton Margai was Sierra Leone’s first Prime Minister and a leading figure in the country’s independence movement. A medical doctor and statesman, he guided Sierra Leone to independence from Britain on 27 April 1961.

Consultant Physician, Gastroenterologist & Hepatologist; Military Medical Officer.

Dr. Joseph Edwin Kanu is a distinguished alumnus of Albert Academy and served as Head Boy of the Class of 2002.