In the middle of the
daze and confusion, the tearing down and rebuilding of the Liberian
Entertainment industry, there are five individuals who are willing to go above
and beyond to keep this industry alive.
Even though, the foundation haven’t been laid, these ladies and gentlemen
are the stones kept in place. To them, this is not a job; it is a passion
and a cause. Majority of the time, their
work is charitable, money going out but not coming in. Such
is the case with the following individuals. I am reluctant to call them show
promoters, because they’re people who give up their services for a cause, “building
an industry and putting Liberia back on the map.” The one thing they all have in
common is that they’re worth checking out.
Augustine Kou Monpleh, founder and
CEO of Liberian Star View. Miss
Monpleh passion towards promoting the Liberian Entertainment Industry is of
personal conviction. She understands all
so well, what it means to lack support as an entertainmenter. Miss Monpleh was once a struggling actress,
who didn’t get any encouragement from her friends and she refuse to see another
talented Liberian go through that. “My
vision is to keep working hard until something good comes out of this
entertainment industry. What's suffering us all right now is that we refuse to
work with each other, work and motivate each other. Sometimes it gets tiring
but a passion will always stay as long you have your people best interest at
heart.”
Augustine Kou Monpleh, she treats
Liberian entertainers like family.
Lincoln TheLegend Ward, founder and CEO
of "I REP LIB", strives to promote and shine the spotlight on the
rapidly growing entertainment industry in Liberia and its diaspora. He and his
team focus on outstanding Liberians and their work inside and outside of
Liberia. They also showcase rising stars in Liberia and update around the world
on what is going on in and around the community. Founded in 2010, I REP LIB
evolved from previous websites such as TLU (The Liberian Umbrella) and LIB
Africa, all of which were created to promote Liberian entertainment. In an
effort to support Liberian entertainment, I REP LIB has teamed up with
Radiolib.com and Fabric F.C. 101.1 FM in Liberia to bring broadcasts of
interviews and other entertainment content to Liberia. They have also partnered
with Access Liberia to bring Liberian entertainment to mobile applications.
Overall, I REP LIB wants to play a significant role in bringing needed
recognition and appreciation for Liberian entertainment on par with that given
to entertainment industries in other African countries.
If you are a rising star, Lincoln
TheLegend Ward is the right man to get your name out there.
Junda Morris-Kennedy, founder and
CEO JMKPublicist! Promoting the African Fashion & Entertainment Industry. Some of her clients are, Liberian RNB and Afro-pop singer Jodi Clarke, DSP, Eric W Dennis Jr., BClay, Lisa Togba, Bothdol fashion, Collins Chic Liberian Fashion out of the UK and many more. Mrs. Morris-Kennedy fearlessly promotes Liberian fashion
designers, with a high level of confidence in their work and capabilities. She produced numerous fashion events, both in the U S and internationally, to include Dayton Fashion Week. Her next big event is Fashion Awards Liberian.
Junda Morris-Kennedy doesn’t just promote
Liberian designers, she celebrates with them.
Jimmie Rahian Z York, founder and CEO of
Mr. York Entertainment is Minnesota’s #1 promoter. Jimmie York is not just an entertainment
promoter, he’s the GPS of Minnesota, if you are visiting the twin city and
having difficulties finding your way around the city, contact Jimmie York, and
he will make life easier for you. He has
a soul for what he does. He sees himself
as a healer, using entertainment to help folks release their stress. If you have an event going on in Minnesota,
you want promoter Jimmie York on your team, if you are visiting the city, check
out his hot spot, The BC Lounge.
Jimmie Rahian Z York brings soul to the
Liberian Entertainment Industry.
DJChris Thebest, Chief operating officer of
3Kings Entertainment. DJChris is holding
the floor down in Des Moines, Iowa. When
I first heard Des Moines, Iowa, my reaction was, “are there Liberians in Iowa?” Not only do we have a large population of
Liberians in Iowa, some major Liberian events are held in Iowa. Liberian artists are constantly flowing in
and out of Iowa for performances. DJChris
is the key ingredient who ties it all together.
DJChris Thebest, don’t underestimate the
location, he has the gift to make it larger than life.
Who is the best out of these five promoters? It will be an ungodly act to determine that right now. All five of these individuals are effortlessly and tirelessly putting in the time, determination and passion it requires when it comes to raising the entertainment bars for Liberia. The least I can do is say, bravo, ladies and gents.
Many thanx to you guyz.....
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