1st Annual Liberian Music Festival
Published: 03 July, 2009
A Liberian Music Festival expected to be an annual event will be held on July 18 in Monrovia. The musical fiesta is being organized by the Savoy Group Int'l, Inc. and will feature the best Hip Hop and Reggae artistes from East and West Africa.
VP Boakai Launches Two Pan-African Entertainment Organs Tomorrow
Published: 19 June, 2009
Flashback: Int'l Reggae Star AB Swaray presenting his ' Lift Liberia Album ' to Veep Boakai
Vice President Joseph Nyumah Boakai is expected to officially launch two Pan-African entertainment organizations tomorrow, Saturday, June 20, 2009. The launching ceremony will be held at the historic Centennial Pavilion on Ashmun Street, Monrovia, at 4:00pm. The two organizations, One Nation Africa and the Musicians United for Peace, Democracy and Development in Africa are collaborating with the Musician Union of Liberia (MULIB) for this ceremony which is expected to attract scores of renowned artists.
Gospel Artiste Launches Video CD
Published: 08 May, 2009
Gospel Artist Mary Sargbeh with sparkling smile
Sunday, May 10, 2009 is the exact day set for the launch. Fans, admirers, patrons, well wishers and friends are expected to jam-pack the Monrovia City Hall beginning at 2pm to witness the charming and young Liberian gospel artist Miss Mary G. Sargbeh thrilled and soberly blessed their souls and hearts with the melodious and soul-searching songs from her album.
Miss Liberia Pageants Heats Up
Published: 01 May, 2009
As the Miss Liberia beauty pageant gets underway, the Daily Observer Arts and Culture Column brings you the six contestants representing Bong, Maryland, Grand Kru, Lofa, Margibi and Grand Bassa Counties respectively. The theme of this year pageant is “Woman of Substance” and it is scheduled to be held at the Centennial Pavilion on May 9, 2009 while the kick off will be held on Hawaii Beach on May 3, 2009. Below are the contestants.
Liberia's Best Female Vocalist Princess Pittman Hosts Concert in Kakata
Published: 20 April, 2009
Princess Pittman
The 2009 best female vocalist winner, Princess Pittman, on Sunday, April 5, 2009 hosted a concert in Kakata, Margibi County. During the concert, Princess and the Passion Singing Ministry started with a worship song 'I trust you', from her current album 'Princess Passion'.
NAT'L EXCELLENCE AWARDS NOMINEES #2
Published: 17 April, 2009
NAT'L EXCELLENCE AWARDS NOMINEES
Published: 17 April, 2009
National Excellence Awards Night Set for April 18
Published: 17 April, 2009
MONROVIA,The National Excellence Awards (NEA) Secretariat has announced that the final showdown for the persons, institutions and other organizations to receive awards will take place Saturday, April 18, 2009 at the Unity Conference Center in Virginia. The Excellence Awards ceremony is the first of its kind in the history of Liberia, and is poised to serve as a stimulant for national pride, achievement, distinction and recognition.
AB Swaray presenting the Lift Liberia Album to Veep Boakai
Veep Boakai Wants Liberians to Appreciate Artists
Published: 17 April, 2009
The Vice President of Liberia, Mr. Joseph N. Boakai, has urged Liberians to appreciate their locally-made music and artistes. He also advised Liberians to appreciate their own customs and culture, which, he said, could lead to nationalism. Vice President Boakai made the statement last week Thursday, April 9, 2009 when the founder and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the popular 1980s show Balawala Malawala, Mr. Kekura Kamara, and Liberia's international reggae star, AB Swaray, paid a visit to the Vice President.
National Excellence Awards: Tapping Inspiration in Un-heard of Places
Published: 03 April, 2009
The upcoming National Excellence Awards, is on the verge of releasing the names of nominees from 17 categories in advance of its first annual event scheduled for Saturday, April 18. As the April 4, 2009 deadline to nominate draws near, sources close to the NEA Secretariat say that the response from the nominating public is quite dynamic, likened to national elections without the extra politics. “People are proud to actually nominate those who they truly believe in, without solicitation or trade-offs from either side”, the source said. “Through this exercise, we are learning that, all politics aside, people know who their real heroes are; those who inspire them.”
