Thursday, June 5, 2008

Spotlight on Siah Paasewe Liberian singer and songwriter....


Siah Paasewe is a Liberian Singer and Songwriter in this video she sings about women's empowerment, education and rebuilding a nation through a woman.
I love the video, i think she should also make a patriotic song, she would be great.

Friday, May 16, 2008

Spotlight on Liberian singing sansation Nimba Burr.......


Liberian singing sansation Nimba Burr was born in Nimba Country, Liberia (West Africa). She started singing and dancing at the tender age of five in her hometown of Display, Nimba County. Because of her phenomenal talent, and through the Instrumentality of her uncle George W.W. Tubman, she became a member of the Liberian National Cultural Troupe.

Within a short time, this young singing sensation was introduced to the world. She is likened to a nightingale because of her powerful and melodious voice. In the early 1970”s when James Brown visited Liberia, Nimba Burr was the opening act for the godfather of soul’s historic concert in Monrovia.
Nimba Burr has toured many countries and shared the stage with well known performing artists from the United States, Caribbean and Africa. During FESTAC celebrations in Nigeria, she shared the stage with Hugh Masekala and Miriam Makeba of South Africa, Calypso Rose of the West Indies, the great Stevie Wonder and various other artists.
In 1992, she released her solo album NIMBA TABLET. “Color Boy”, the number one cut from that album topped the charts in Liberia.
Here is the latest smash hit music video from her call Jingy....



For the past years, she has traveled in and out of the United States, appealing to all Liberians and friends of Liberia to assist in developing their country.

Wednesday, April 16, 2008

Akon given a Big welcome in Liberia as he trills fans...

Thousands of young Liberians gathered on Tuesday in front of the head quarters of Liberia's giant cell phone company Cellcom to welcome Senegalese- born American R&B superstar Akon in the capital Monrovia.
The international star arrived in Liberia Monday night at the invitation of Cellcom to participate in a musical concert.He was welcomed at the Robert International airport by cultural groups, Musician Union Of Liberia, Government Officials, and thousands of Liberian wellwishers.
The Liberian information minister Laurence Bropleh speaking on behalf of the government, said President Ellen Johnson Sirlef is on an assignment in Canada but heartily welcomes Akon to Monrovia, On his part, Akon thanked the Government, the Liberian People and Cellcom for bringing him to Monrovia. He said he consider Liberia as a second home.
The Grammy award winner said the money collected from his concerts will be plough back into Africa through his Konfidence Charity foundation. He recalled that most people outside Africa do not like what he is doing for his continent . Akon was presented with a honorary membership of the Liberian Musician association. He was also crowned Chief ‘Selwion’ meaning God’s Send in the Kru dialect.
Akon last evening thrilled thousands of fans at the Samuel K. Doe Sports complex where he starred in a musical concert organized by Cellcom Communication Corporation.

Tuesday, February 26, 2008

Bea Barclay "Remember" ...

Ok i am really not a big fan of Bea Barclay, but a lot of people like her, so here i am posting this video of her performing her song called Remmenber.



Tell me what you think about this video folks.

Sunday, February 17, 2008

Spotlight on Liberian artist Bosca Banks ...

Hey folks sorry for the delays in posting to my blog, today i am going to be posting a video from one of Liberia's most talented airtist, his name is Bosca banks, i love his music, here he is performing his hit song he calls SHE WANNIT IT SO.



the music is smooth, the dancers are great, all i can say is wow, bravo.

Thursday, February 7, 2008

Liberian Drama-Husband and wife big fight...

Before the war in Liberia, we had some great local TV shows that use to air on state television ELTV in Monrovia. shows like three is a crowd, johnny just come, and my personal favorite the Malawala balawala show. they were funny, but above all they were uniquely Liberian. here is a Liberia drama i found on the internet, it is so funny, reminds me so musch of those days, and i hope you enjoy them too.



Enjoy folks.

Tuesday, January 15, 2008

parables and proverbs from Liberia....

Liberian Parables are short stories and saying which are Usually meant to teach a lesson, or to give an advice. frequently, the selfish person learned that lesson the hard way.

The child who says his mother will not sleep will not sleep also .

A wise man does not find the depth of a river with both feet at the same time .

When a crazy man runs away with your clothes while you are in the bath room, don't follow him.

A child who washes his hands clean eats with elders.

A bird and a fish can get marry but where will they build their nest?

You should never play in the river and tease the alligator.

To circumcise leopard is not the thing, but who will hold him down?

If you don't know where you came from, How can you know where you are going?

When a hen faces it backside to the direction of the wind, it will certainly be disgraced

The hen that never stays in the nest never hatches the chicks .

When elephants fight the grass gets hurt

A visitor is a guest for two days. On the third day give him or her a hoe

Education is like an ocean, it does not have an end