Liberia Music Awards

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MusicMonrovia/Diaspora
DatesDates TBA · Usually DecemberCheck locally before booking
DurationWinterEstimate from available data
Crowd-Public scale varies
Best forLive music, late nightsThe award show's origin in Atlanta rather
LanguageLocal language; English access variesCurrency: LRD
CategoryMusicFestival type
The story

Liberia Music Awards in Monrovia/Diaspora

The Liberia Music Awards, sponsored currently as the MTN Liberia Music Awards, honors musicians both in Liberia and across the diaspora. First held in Atlanta in 2014, the ceremony moved its primary hosting to Monrovia from 2018 onward, now typically staged in December at the Ellen Johnson Sirleaf Ministerial Complex in Congo Town.

The Liberia Music Awards began not in Liberia itself but in Atlanta, Georgia, where the first ceremony was held on June 14, 2014, at the Gwinnett Performing Arts Center, reflecting how much of Liberia's music industry and audience base sat in the diaspora at the time.
Your trip starts here
What is special

The part that makes it specific.

01

The place changes

The award show's origin in Atlanta rather than Monrovia sets it apart, reflecting how central the Liberian diaspora has been to funding and sustaining the national music industry

02

The mystery stays covered

Its more than twenty categories, spanning gospel, Afropop, hipco and reggae, make it one of the broadest music honors on Liberia's cultural calendar

03

The city starts moving

Corporate telecom sponsorship, most recently under the MTN brand, has also helped the show maintain production quality and a government-linked venue that few purely independent Liberian entertainment events can match

Traditions & symbols

The language of the festival.

What moves first

Living ritual

A defining tradition is honoring diaspora-based artists alongside those resident in Liberia within the same categories

Water and renewal

Living ritual

a structural choice dating to the show's founding that reflects the transnational reality of the Liberian music industry

Before you go

Essential information

When to go

Dates TBA · Usually December

Getting around

For Liberia Music Awards, plan transport around the exact Monrovia/Diaspora venue, route or gathering point rather than the city name alone.

What to wear

Formal eveningwear is standard for this red-carpet style ceremony, with many Liberian attendees pairing tailored suits and gowns with traditional print accents.

Safety

Keep phone power, water, and a clear meeting point sorted before the main crowd arrives.

Where to stay

For Liberia Music Awards, stay near the part of Monrovia/Diaspora you will actually use, with reliable return transport.

Tickets/cost

Ticketing varies by venue and stage. Confirm official passes before booking travel.

Language/currency

LRD

Family friendly

unknown

Interactive map6.30 N, 10.80 WOpen in Google Maps

Monrovia/Diaspora, Montserrado/Diaspora, Liberia

Nearest airportROB — Roberts
TransportFor Liberia Music Awards, plan transport around the exact Monrovia/Diaspora venue, route or gathering point rather than the city name alone.
Stay areaFor Liberia Music Awards, stay near the part of Monrovia/Diaspora you will actually use, with reliable return transport.

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FAQ

Quick answers.

When is Liberia Music Awards?

Liberia Music Awards is listed for December · Winter. Always re-check the official or local source close to travel.

Where does Liberia Music Awards take place?

The festival is listed in Monrovia/Diaspora, Liberia. The map coordinate is a planning reference, not a guarantee of a ticket gate or exact venue.

How long should I plan for?

Winter is the listed festival span. Add time for arrival, local transport, queues, and any route changes during the event.

Is a source linked?

Official source linked. Eventisimus separates source confidence from travel suggestions, so check final details before booking.

Where exactly is it?

Monrovia/Diaspora, Montserrado/Diaspora, Liberia

Is it family friendly?

unknown

Sources and editorial review

About this guide

This guide is independently written by Eventisimus using publicly available information, official event and organiser sources where available, local tourism references, and additional editorial research. Eventisimus is not the official organiser of this festival and is not affiliated with it unless explicitly stated.

Festival dates, schedules, ticket conditions, access rules, and local arrangements can change. We aim to present useful and accurate information, but travelers should confirm important details with the official event source before booking transport, accommodation, or tickets.

Found something inaccurate or outdated? Email hello@eventisimus.com with the festival page link and the correction.

Official URLmtn.liberiamusicawards.com
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SourceSource link available
Listed datesDates TBA · Usually December
Source statusOfficial source linked
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