Monrovia Madness All-Star Basketball Festival

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Sports & AdventurePaynesville/Monrovia

DatesDates TBA · Usually AprilCheck locally before booking

Duration5 daysListed event span

Crowd-Public scale varies

Best forCompetition, enduranceWhat sets Monrovia Madness apart is its

LanguageLocal language; English access variesCurrency: LRD

CategorySports & AdventureFestival type

The story

Monrovia Madness All-Star Basketball Festival in Paynesville/Monrovia

Monrovia Madness is an all-star basketball festival at the Samuel Kanyon Doe Gymnasium in Paynesville, intended to unite Montserrado County's basketball community. A recent edition became entangled in a leadership dispute within the Liberia Basketball Association, with embattled association president Abraham Samukai threatening sanctions against participants before organizer Jacob Kabakollie proceeded regardless.

Monrovia Madness is an all-star basketball festival conceived to unite communities across Montserrado County through the sport, staged at the Samuel Kanyon Doe Gymnasium in Paynesville, a venue that serves as one of the country's primary indoor sporting facilities.

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What is special

The part that makes it specific.

The place changes

What sets Monrovia Madness apart is its unusual role as a flashpoint in Liberian sports governance: rather than existing purely as a community basketball showcase, one recent edition became a public test of authority within the Liberia Basketball Association, with rival factions disputing who could legitimately sanction or authorize the tournament

The mystery stays covered

This entanglement gives the event a distinctive place in Liberian sport, illustrating how grassroots basketball organizing has continued even amid contested and fractured national federation leadership

Traditions & symbols

The language of the festival.

What moves first

Living ritual

The event centers on an all-star exhibition format featuring standout players drawn from across Montserrado County

Water and renewal

Living ritual

held at the Samuel Kanyon Doe Gymnasium

The sacred route

Living ritual

with organizers emphasizing community unity through the sport

The local code

Living ritual

a framing that has persisted even as the tournament's official sanctioning has been contested by rival basketball association leadership

Before you go

Essential information

When to go

Dates TBA · Usually April

Getting around

For Monrovia Madness All-Star Basketball Festival, plan transport around the exact Paynesville/Monrovia venue, route or gathering point rather than the city name alone.

What to wear

Casual athletic wear or comfortable spectator clothing suits the indoor gymnasium setting. Supporters of specific teams or players sometimes wear team colors or county-affiliated apparel.

Safety

Keep valuables light, follow local instructions, and watch how residents use the space before joining in.

Where to stay

For Monrovia Madness All-Star Basketball Festival, stay near the part of Paynesville/Monrovia you will actually use, with reliable return transport.

Tickets/cost

Check official or local sources for ticketed areas, paid stands, and same-year access rules.

Language/currency

LRD

Family friendly

unknown

Interactive map6.30 N, 10.80 W Open in Google Maps

Paynesville/Monrovia, Montserrado, Liberia

Nearest airportROB — Roberts

TransportFor Monrovia Madness All-Star Basketball Festival, plan transport around the exact Paynesville/Monrovia venue, route or gathering point rather than the city name alone.

Stay areaFor Monrovia Madness All-Star Basketball Festival, stay near the part of Paynesville/Monrovia you will actually use, with reliable return transport.

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FAQ

Quick answers.

When is Monrovia Madness All-Star Basketball Festival?

Monrovia Madness All-Star Basketball Festival is listed for Past edition: 2–6 April 2025. Always re-check the official or local source close to travel.

Where does Monrovia Madness All-Star Basketball Festival take place?

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

How long should I plan for?

5 days 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?

Paynesville/Monrovia, Montserrado, Liberia

Is it family friendly?

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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.

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Monrovia Madness All-Star Basketball Festival

Monrovia Madness All-Star Basketball Festival in Paynesville/Monrovia

The part that makes it specific.

The place changes

The mystery stays covered

The language of the festival.

What moves first

Water and renewal

The sacred route

The local code

Essential information

When to go

Getting around

What to wear

Safety

Where to stay

Tickets/cost

Language/currency

Family friendly

Paynesville/Monrovia, Montserrado, Liberia

Your Trip Starts Here

Quick answers.

Sources and editorial review

About this guide

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