Liberia: YouTube Sensation Ishowspeed Brings Global Spotlight to Liberia
[Liberian Observer] The streets of Liberia’s capital were temporarily brought to a standstill on Saturday, January 24, as global YouTube sensation Darren Watkins Jr., popularly known as IShowSpeed, arrived in the country as part of his widely followed …
Liberia: IShowspeed Draws Massive Crowds, Cultural Buzz During Viral Liberia Visit
[FrontPageAfrica] Monrovia — Popular American internet personality and livestreamer Darren Jason Watkins Jr., known globally as IShowSpeed, ignited a frenzy across the capital city of Liberia on Saturday, January 24, drawing thousands of fans into the…
Liberia: Ishowspeed Set for SKD – Global Internet Sensation to Livestream County Meet Champions in Monrovia
[FrontPageAfrica] Monrovia — The global spotlight is set to shine on Liberia this Saturday, January 24, as the American internet sensation Darren Jason Watkins Jr., popularly known as “IShow Speed,” arrives in the country for a landmark sports and tou…
Liberia: Worrisome Trend – Liberian Content Creators Use Children in Adult-Themed Skits
[Liberian Investigator] Four-year-old Pinato smiles brightly into the camera — a face that should represent play, school and protection. But in Liberia’s fast-growing social media comedy scene, her childhood is increasingly being reshaped into adult e…
Liberia: Preserving the Tradition – Liberia Hosts National Arts and Culture Conference
[FrontPageAfrica] Providence Island, Monrovia — In a renewed effort to reclaim and safeguard Liberia’s rich cultural heritage, the Office of Liberia’s Arts and Culture Ambassador, in collaboration with the Liberia National Tourism Authority (LNTA), ha…
West Africa: Liberia to Launch National ‘Dugbor’ Arts, Culture and Peace Festival On New Year’s Day
[FrontPageAfrica] Monrovia — The Office of the Arts and Culture Ambassador has announced the official launch of the National “Dugbor” Arts, Cultural and Peace Festival, a major national initiative aimed at promoting peace, cultural identity, tourism, …
Liberia: Community Radio Producer Labels Nimba Journalists ‘Mere Criminals’, Slams PUL
[FrontPageAfrica] Ganta, Nimba County — Emmanuel S. Woleh, a prominent radio program producer at Voice of Gompa Community Radio Station, has sparked controversy by branding Nimba Journalists as “mere criminals.”
Liberia: Jeety Kicks Off Christmas Celebration for Vulnerable Liberians
[Liberian Observer] Business tycoon Upjit Singh Sachdeva, widely known as Jeety, has once again spread holiday cheer across Monrovia, launching his annual Christmas celebration for some of Liberia’s most vulnerable citizens.
Liberia: Jeety Launches Annual Christmas Outreach for Liberia’s Needy
[New Dawn] Renowned Indian business tycoon Upjit Sachdeva, popularly known as Jeety, has officially launched his annual Christmas celebration for vulnerable communities across Monrovia, sustaining a humanitarian tradition that has lasted for nearly a d…
Liberia: Rep. Kolleh Opposes Boakai’s Anti-FGM Bill, Cites Cultural Preservation
[Liberian Investigator] – Representative James Kolleh has come out in strong opposition to President Joseph Boakai’s proposed legislation to abolish female genital mutilation (FGM), accusing what he called “western influence” of driving the campaign ag…