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Berenice Mulubah | October 13, 2015 I n the heart of Monrovia, the capital of Liberia, a new Liberia Music Awards was announced to the world, on October 12, 2015. Compared to the LMA which is based in the United States, the LiMA is different.  Here's why.   1. LiMA is the first Liberian Music Awards on the Liberian soil.  2. LiMA goal is to have it presence felt within all 15 counties and the diaspora.   3. LiMa will directly impact the Liberian economy. 4. LiMA is all about giving something back to the industry that will help it grow quickly. At the end of the day, home is where the industry is and that is where our primary focus should be.  In Union Strong, Success is sure.   Meet the brains behind this innovation.  Mr. Fidel Samukai... Chairman  Mr. Lewiz McCarty ..Acting Secretary General  Mrs. Barkue Tubman Zarwolo.. Member  Mr. Edwin Tisdale.. Member  Mr. Sundaygar Dearboy.. Member ...

Berenice Mulubah | October 13, 2015  Chef Chauncy Yarngo As Liberian musics, fashions, movies, sports and the rest of the Liberian entertainment strengthen its core, there is an unpopular form of arts that is surfacing on the scene as well, culinary. We do have few Liberian chefs who are garnishing their way to the top of the food chain.  Meet Chef Chauncy Yarngo.   Cooking is more than a passion for this creative chef, it is a way of life.  Since the age of 12, Mr. Yarngo knew he was going to become a chef.  He wasted no time heading down that path.  Right after High School, he went straight into college and got a culinary degree.  Chauncy Yarngo who was born in New Matale, Liberia, moved to the United States at the age of 12.  After earning his culnary degree, he went into the world, cooking for top celebrities like Danny Glover, Lea Delaria, DJ Mustard, Lupe Fiasco, Tamia, Common, Neo, Fifth Harmony, Borgeous, Sage the ...

Berenice Mulubah | October 6, 2015 Fred Gwyan was inaugurated as the 16th  president of Grand Gedeh Association in the Americas on September 3, 2015.  The Grand Gedeh Association in the Americas was founded in 1975.  The ceremony, which began with president Fred Gwyan making a grand entrance, took place at Greeks Hall 229 Powell LN, Upper Darby, PA at 5 p.m.  The Grand Gedeans came out in elegance and style.  

Berenice Mulubah | October 6, 2015 DenG       Liberian singer and songwriter DenG talks about the hidden message in his song Kemah.   DenG: The inspiration of this song came from a popular Liberian saying, "You fecee (useless) like Kemah."  The name Kemah has been used in a demeaning way over the years, because of the lack of knowledge.  If most knew the meaning of Kemah, they won't use it in those terms.  Kemah is vai name.  Actually, it is more of a position than a name, it's the name given to the female student leader of society bush. She's the one with the commanding attitude.  She has the ability to lead and inspire her peers.  She is far from being fecee.   In the song Kemah, I empowered the name for what it is.  Kemah is exceptional, she's a leader, she's special and she should be treated as such.  There are many Liberian women with the characteristics of  Kemah, but are not respected as they...

Berenice Mulubah | October 5, 2015  Songs of the African Coast: Cafe Music of Liberia In the late 1940's, Arthur S. Alberts, and his wife Lois, traveled throughout Africa recording folk, cafe and urban music in Liberia and other areas.  Arthur had served in these areas during World War 11 and later in various diplomatic assignments.   During his expeditions he made a series of ground-breaking recordings encompassing the broad scope of African music.  These recordings culminated, in 1950, with the landmark 78-rpm set Tribal, Folk and Cafe Music of West Africa.   More details on Arthur's work can be found in a fascinating National Geographic article he wrote on his exploits (August 1951) and other publications including an important article in the The Record Changer (November 1950).  The importance of these recordings was highlighted in the first episode of Martin Scorsese's documentary, The Blues in 2003.  The Library of Congress, in 1...

Berenice Mulubah | October 1, 2015 6:00AM African Star Ace Harris Atlanta, GA September 29, 2015 PKONEDAY MUSIC COMPANY is proud to announce the release of “African Star”, the first single off Grammy-nominated producer Ace Harris’s solo project, ATLiberia. The much-anticipated single, set for release on Tuesday, September 29, 2015 on SoundCloud ( www.soundcloud.com/aceharrismusic ), features Sierra-Leonean rapper/writer Lloyd Musa   and popular Liberia-based producer/rapper Cypha D'King.   The upbeat song promises to, “Make African dope “ and celebrates the culture, “With my African business, I’m an African Star.  Pulling up to the African club with my African plug.  Give it up for the African DJ for showing an African love.”  African Star launches the beginning of ATLiberia as a sound, a movement, and a lifestyle.  ATLiberia is   an upbeat compilation project exploring the blend of cultures, sounds, and experiences familiar to thos...

Berenice Mulubah | September 24, 2015 2:15AM Kimma Wreh Liberian tailors under the banner, Liberia National Tailors, Textiles, Garment and Allied Workers Union (LNTTGAWU) are preparing to participant in the African Union Fashion Designer Show for the first time in Paris, France in November. The Secretary-General of the LNTTGAWU, Anthony B. Taweh, said over 15 Liberian professional tailors will join Liberia’s Fashion Ambassador, Madam Kimma Wreh, currently based in the United States of America to participate in the fashion show in Paris on 21 November. Madam Wreh is an award-winning Liberian fashion designer and founder of Tekay Designs mc, an international fashion label (founded in 1998) with manufacturing in Huston and West Africa. The textile designer trade fair is expected to bring together fashion designers from Africa, America, Europe and Asia. Addressing a regular press briefing Tuesday, 22 September at the Ministry of Information on Capitol Hill, Anthony s...