Monrovia – Unlike other electioneering periods in Liberia, the 2017 polls seem to be leaving no sector on the fence as a group of musical stars home and abroad have organized themselves under the banner “Musicians United for Weah’s Presidency 2017” to sensitize Liberians on the need to see Sen. George Weah as a suitable candidate to succeed President Ellen Johnson-Sirleaf in 2018.
Speaking to newsmen in Monrovia, Martin K. Harris alias Yokee Bleek said their decision is based on the fact that Senator Weah has always stood for them in times of dire need for help.
The ensure that their objective is achieved, the group is beginning with a musical jamboree on April 15, 2017 to showcase their plight and inform Liberians about why they think Mr. Weah represents their best interest.
He disclosed that the group is comprised of Liberian musicians from across the world and those residing home.
“This program is being organized by a group of musicians in collaboration National Youth League of the Coalition for Democratic Change (CDC).”
“We have come together to plan a great jamboree with some of the best artists in Liberia including “Luckay Buckay”, Harrison Toe, “Chillout” from Senegal, “Real Nigga”, John Bricks, “Bookie”, Clarence Toe alias “Dr. C”, Onesimus Barchue alias DJ Wadach,” he said.
Yokee Bleek said beyond the April 15 musical jamboree, they will continue to remain engaged with the party’s youth league on every activity during these elections period.
For his part, Luckay Buckay added that for too long, they have been placed on back burner of national policy decisions and it is time for someone who believes in their contribution to society to be at helm of power.
“This program is intended to rally support for the candidate of our choice, George Weah because he has been doing a lot for us,” the famous colloquial rapper said.
He noted “music in Liberia is always overlooked. Our intellectual rights are violated and Weah has been there. A George Weah presidency will change the music industry in a positive way because he is a musician himself,” Buckay indicated.
In response to the musicians planned event, CDC Youth League Chairman, Jefferson Koijee said the party is pleased about the decision of the group to rally support for Amb. Weah’s presidential bid come October 2017.
“The CDC realizes the importance of musicians in sending positive messages out to the people in order to enhance peace and reconciliation.”
“They are very significant instrument through which many peace and life changing messages are promulgated,” Koijee said.
The CDC Youth leader intoned that the group will also present an award to Senator Weah during the jamboree for his meaningful contributions to music industry along with other Liberians.
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