Ghana: Weedie Braimah – Djembefola, Educator, Visionary

[Afropop] Weedie Braimah is a djembefola (a master of the djembe drum), and a force of nature. Born in Ghana and raised in East St. Louis by two world-class drummers, his father Ghanaian and his mother American, Weedie imbibed deep percussive knowledge…

Liberia: Reimagining Liberian Film

[Liberian Observer] Mary Williams, General Manager for Local Content at DSTV, is championing a bold initiative to transform Liberia’s struggling film industry into a thriving, globally recognized sector. Known for her background in political media, Wil…