11 Questions: Wayétu Moore, Writer

Wayétu Moore is the Publisher of One Moore Book. She produces and publishes children’s books specifically focusing on kids in countries with low literacy rates. Moore graduated with a BA, Journalism from Howard University, subsequently receiving a Masters of Arts in Creative Writing from the University of Southern California. As the former editor of “The Coup Magazine”, her objective was “UNIFYING WOMEN OF COLOR” through social and political consciousness. Her work can be found in Guernica Magazine, The Atlantic Magazine, Gawker, The Huffington Post and Waxwing Literary Journal, among others. Her writings can also be read in the respected online publication Conversations on Liberia. She is based in Brooklyn, NY.

Before The Time Comes

 By: H. Boima Fahnbulleh jr.

Introduction: In the corresponding pieces below, H. B.Fahnbulleh's piece is answered in May of 2005, by Samuel D. Tweah, concerned that progressives of the 70s and 80s era in Liberian politics left the political  scene much more  polarized while trumpeting the candidacy of George Weah.

H. Boimah Fahnbulleh

11 Questions: Tewroh-Wehtoe Sungbeh, Publisher

                                   

Sungbeh is editor for The Liberian Dialogue, an Atlanta-based web publication that is establishing itself influentially as one of post-war Liberia’s sober media entities. Sungbeh’s ‘no holds barred’ approach to journalism and commentaries on developmental issues has established The Liberian Dialogue as a significant voice on major issues in the country. Sungbeh is passionate about the issues and recently was kind to grant the Liberian Listener this interview.

11 Questions: filmmaker Robert Sesay

Robert Sesay

Robert Sesay is a Liberian film maker and writer. His recent film was screened in Philadelphia and did see a successful red carpet premiere in the Greater Philadelphia Area. He is also an author. His debut novel Stolen is still a hot seller on Amazon.com. He is writing another novel “The Wild Geese” which is soon to be published. According to information gathered, Robert Sesay is also working on his second film project: “Deadly Affliction” which is due out in December to much anticipation.

1. Who is Robert Sesay and why should anybody want to see your films?

That's a loaded a question. I am a Liberian born writer and film maker and I currently reside in Bristol Pennsylvania.  I would say my films are made for the larger audience and are about everyday people. My last film was a romantic comedy FROZEN LIES which examines the love lives of several characters. Because the film was so attractive to crossed section of people, it got raves review. The film asked and answered questions of insecurity of love and the drive to get it right at all cost.

Nigeria escapes ambush in Liberia!

Tonia Tisdell seeks ball control

                                      

By: ralph geeplay

Liberia Lone Stars went on all cylinders on September 8th as they took on the fancied Super Eagles of Nigeria in the Afcons qualifications slated for South Africa next year in Monrovia. The Liberian trio of Tonia Tisdell, Sekou Oliseh Jabateh and Zah Kranger prove too much for the Eagles to handle.

The fight for Africa

By ralph geeplay

 Liberian kids welcome Hu Jintao to Monrovia

United States Secretary of State Hillary Clinton recent Africa tour which ran for 11 days if anything, indicated a major showmanship that Washington is determined to assert or reassert itself on the continent, after a lackluster Obama first term that put forward no real Africa agenda. Don’t forget America had extensive connections on the continent, especially at the height of the cold war.

The Boss Lady: The Elegant Ms. Barkue Tubman

Entertainment impresario and Liberian business magnate, Miss Barkue Tubman who returned to her native Liberia in 2005 is a known trailblazer in the entertainment industry, achieving incredible triumph in the United States while cracking the glass ceiling especially as a young woman in a field normally reserved for male executives. Barkue is a gem, and it seems everything she touches turn to gold. Simple as that may seem and sound though; she has been described as a workaholic and an innovator whose drive to succeed and efforts at making enduring deals, contacts and keeping them are qualities that define some her capabilities.

 

Upon her return home few years ago, Tubman who is also the CEO of the Miss Boss Lady Entertainment and other holdings told the British Broadcasting Corporation last year, that getting started in Liberia wasn’t an easy one “I didn’t  really know what I was gonna do initially, but Liberia was a virgin market even back then so anything I wanted to do, as far as I was concerned, with the gifts that I had been blessed with, I knew I would turn it around because I know the strength that I have," she told the BBC's series African Dream.