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Rapping to Be Repped in Liberia

By: Anne Sophie Ranjbar, Associate Director and Maima Caranda, Volunteer As you walk through Monrovia, you can’t miss the catchy West African beats that play on every street. While Nigeria has traditionally been the hub for music in the region, Liberia’s young “Hip Co” artists are rapidly building a following in the region and beyond. Music has the power to inspire and inform people—acting as a medium through which to channel popular sentiment and shape collective dreams. As Liberia faces its next presidential election—a critical opportunity to consolidate democracy and peace after a troubled past—music can also serve as a [...]

Accountability Lab Ends “Rap to be Repped” Talent Hunt Competition with Live Music Concert Music

By:Gbatemah Senah. This article was originally published by The Bush Chicken. Hundreds of young people gathered at the Sports Commission on Friday to witness live performances of Liberia’s best young emerging new artists. Five finalists of “Rap to be Repped,” a nationwide musical talent hunt competition organized by the Accountability Lab, thrilled the crowd as they performed. Laurene Kolleh, the only female competitor among the finalists was announced the winner after receiving the highest points from votes by text messages and a three-member panel of judges. Onesimus Whoryonwon finished as first runner-up, followed by Alfred Flomo as second runner-up, while [...]