Miatta Fahnbulleh is a singer-songwriter and activist wrapped up in an elegant yet outspoken package whose music can appeal not only to Liberians but also to other Africans, in addition to the ‘world music’ lovers in the West.
VIDEO: How Well Do You Know Liberia?
In celebration of independence week, we asked ordinary Liberians a few simple questions to find out how well Liberians know their country.
July 26 Week Special Liberian Trailblazers: Chase Walker
The art and the beauty of what used to be Liberia is greater than what its national museum has to offer so Liberian artists like Chase Walker have used their talent to offer a new and fresh perspective of Liberian culture through his work as an artist, illustrator, and graphic designer.
July 26 Week Special Liberian Trailblazers: Rodney Sieh
Over a relatively short time, Rodney Sieh has built one of Liberia’s most trusted and most awarded newspapers.
Origin of Liberia’s National Anthem
A popular symbol of our nation, the words to Liberia’s national anthem were composed by Daniel B. Warner, who would eventually become Liberia’s third president, according to the Historical Dictionary of Liberia.
VIDEO: Liberia’s Poor Doctor to Patient Ratio
Dr. Lekilay Tehmeh of the Liberia Medical and Dental Council talks about the effects of Liberia’s poor doctor to patient ratio.
Cookshop’s Charles Cooper Speaks About His Experiences at the GES Summit
Charles Cooper of Cookshop.biz was one of three Liberians who recently attended the Global Entrepreneurship Summit in Silicon Valley from June 22-24. We spoke to him about his experiences and the connections he made while there, including his reflections on how Liberia and other African governments can promote local entrepreneurs.
The Photos That Won the PUL’s Photojournalist of the Year Award
On Friday, July 1, the Press Union of Liberia awarded our reporter, Zeze Ballah with the Photojournalist of the Year Award. Here are the pictures that won him the award.