Tupac Shakur in Africa
Tupac Shakur's intensity did not just appeal to just young people in the United States, but also on the continent.
Liberia
Funky Liberia
[youtube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MOq_6aVOqPI] Italy based, UK Funky influenced, electronic music purveyors Pepe Soup recently released the
There’s more to Staten Island than ‘Mob Wives’ and Wu Tang Clan
Photographer Glenna Gordon, no stranger to AIAC, is working on a new project in Staten Island,
Princess Fatu
[youtube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZriKcTa2YUk&w=600&h=373] Back in the states, I’m going to be able to fulfill my promise to
July 26, Liberia
The oldest republic in Africa, Liberia–formed in 1847–celebrates its independence today. Chances are Dumyarea, the song we
The Redemption of General Butt-Naked
A film about former Liberian child soldier, Joshua Milton Blahyi, adds to his celebrity and his reputation as a skilled manipulator.
Liberian identity for a new generation
Young people in Monrovia create a new music genre. Junior Freeman is at the heart of this musical revolution.
'Imagine life without photos'
A worthwhile project by two Canadian brothers who grew up in 1970s Liberia–it still feels like
New Documentary Films
A clip from Ann Buford’s new film, “Elevate,” about four high school athletes recruited from Senegal
Magnificent
Earlier this week ESPN won seven Sports Emmy Awards, including one for music during the 2010
'100% Liberian'
African nationalism from an unlikely quarter; rapper I-20 from Ludacris-owned label, Disturbing Tha Peace. Great hook
The supermodel’s revenge
Charles Taylor’s trial at the International Criminal Court is verging on the trivial.
Who will play George Weah?
The blog Liberia and Friends reports the American actor/director Dermot Mulroney will develop and probably direct a
'Symbols of Liberia's Struggle'*
[youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yZOvI9bvruQ&w=500&h=307&rel=0] Rapper Nas narrates a short insert on ESPN’s “E:60” on the Liberian national amputee team
The Model and The Activist
The one about the black model we all love to hate and the white activist we all just love.
The Vice TV Guide to Liberia
At minimum, VICE's work demonstrates there are stories to tell about Africa that can reach an audience beyond public television.