Alpha Blondy: Peace in Liberia
Alpha Blondy (born January 1, 1953)[1] is a reggae singer and international recording artist. Alpha Blondy was born Seydou Koné in Dimbokro, Côte d’Ivoire. He sings mainly in his native language of Dioula, in French and English, and sometimes in Arabic or Hebrew. His lyrics convey serious political attitudes and a sense of humor. One of his most popular songs is “Peace in Liberia,” dedicated to peace
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The armed forces held a ceremony in Monrovia honoring the dedication of its military after years of conflict. VOA’s Vincent Makori reports
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Carter Camp: 20 Years after the Massacre
Article and Pictures By James Kokulo Fasuekoi If you are on a hiking expedition in the Harbel-Carter camp area and happen to stumble upon four large open ditches under a cotton tree that appear like dugout gutters, don’t mistake them for something else; they are reportedly mass graves of more than 600 civilians, mainly children,
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MALCOLM X AFRICAN DISCIPLE
By Nvasekie N. Konneh Revealed in Harlem, Chicago, Detroit, Washington DC, Los Angeles, and received in the Motherland as a Power Book of Universal African Experience. Now I am the proudest of the sons and daughters of the mighty planet earth, rich with the words of truth, sharper than the daggers and javelins; I am the Disciple of Malcolm X in Africa.
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Politics
LIBERIA’S VISION 2030: FINDING WAY OUT?
By James Kokulo Fasuekoi Speak to any Liberian including car-washers
Entertainment
The Bob Marley Story: Emancipation From Mental Slavery
By Horace Campbell is professor of African American studies and political science at Syracuse University It is usually from the most rural areas where the cognitive skills and the history of community solidarity continue to prevent total mental breakdown. Robert Nesta Marley was born in the rural areas in the island of Jamaica in
Poet/Writers
Cowards!!!
By Musue N. Haddad You’re a coward When you throw “stones” Then hide your filthy hands So be forthright, my dear You’re filled, cloaked in deep evil Overflowing with chilling fear, failures And you’re a fiend, menacing daft And just plain hideous, dim-witted Why not stand up, and speak up? Are your teeth yellow; scary
Fashion
THREE MINUTES WITH LIBERIAN MODEL DANIEL AKEEM
Apart from the beauty we have abundantly in Africa, raw talent is also present. I had the pleasure of speaking to one talented man, male model Daniel Akeem from Liberia. I first came across him when I was compiling a list of 1000 African models. The Chronicles of An African Girl: How did you get into
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Come On To Me
Painting by Liberian Artist, Won-Ldy Paye Come onto me you needy! The Oil of Liberty brought me here. Our Oil Man is now our NGO and our NGO is now our savior. “If we believe our leaders are solving our problems, our problems must be viewed from atop.”  
Cowards!!!
By Musue N. Haddad You’re a coward When you throw “stones” Then hide your filthy hands So be forthright, my dear You’re filled, cloaked in deep evil Overflowing with chilling fear, failures And you’re a fiend, menacing daft And just plain hideous, dim-witted Why not stand up, and speak up? Are your teeth yellow; scary
YDK
By Musue N. Haddad © Musue N. Haddad Hey you, YDK You sit on Africa’s beautiful land Africa’s beautiful stars, moon above Sun’s illuminates its ray from above YDK, feminine Yataghan Devil’s Kurse Sits and chants, not festival songs No, no, but evil, demonic songs Holding fast to personal artifacts Prowling pictures, personal artifacts Unaware
PUL Celebrates World Press Freedom Day
The Press Union of Liberia marked the 19th anniversary of World Press Freedom Day, a day that honors the achievements and bravery of the men and women who call themselves journalists. The PUL 2011/2012 awards ceremony was held at the Samuel Kanyon Doe Sports complex in Monrovia with a number of side events, including a
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THREE MINUTES WITH LIBERIAN MODEL DANIEL AKEEM
Apart from the beauty we have abundantly in Africa, raw talent is also present. I had the pleasure of speaking to one talented man, male model Daniel Akeem from Liberia. I first came across him when I was compiling a list of 1000 African models. The Chronicles of An African Girl: How did you get into
Creative Industry Capable of Contributing N1trn to National Economy
The Nigerian Copyright Commission (NCC) says Nigeria’s creative industry is capable of contributing more than N1 trillion annually to the nation’s economy. The Director-General of the commission, Mr Afam Ezekude, said this at the 2012 National Creativity Day celebration in Abuja. The celebration is an initiative of the UN Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD) to promote Africa’s potential
Poetic Tribute to Charles “The Gangster” Taylor
By Nvasekie N. Konneh No politician has impacted the lives of my generation of Liberians like Charles Taylor. He was the man who plunged our country into endless war in December 24, 1989. The whole period of the 90s was the decades so many of our young brothers, sisters, and friends were drafted into various
Charles Taylor Convicted on All 11 Counts, To Be Sentenced on May 30th
press release The chief prosecuter in Special Court for Sierra Leone’s case against Charles Taylor speaks about the court’s decision. And one of the victims of the … Freetown — Charles Ghankay Taylor, the former President of Liberia, was convicted today on all counts of an 11-count indictment which alleged that he was responsible for
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