Liberian Entertainment Awards

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MusicWashington, D.C./Liberia diaspora
DatesDates TBA · Usually MayCheck locally before booking
Duration3 daysListed event span
Crowd-Public scale varies
Best forLive music, late nightsWhat distinguishes this event is its
LanguageLocal language; English access variesCurrency: LRD
CategoryMusicFestival type
The story

Liberian Entertainment Awards in Washington, D.C./Liberia diaspora

The Liberian Entertainment Awards, founded in 2009 by Tarkus Zonen, is an annual ceremony recognizing Liberian talent in music, film, fashion, sports, and community service, celebrated by Liberians at home and in the diaspora. Washington, D.C. has repeatedly hosted the event, including a recent edition at Lisner Auditorium where Nigerian star Davido won Best International Act.

Tarkus Zonen founded the Liberian Entertainment Awards in 2009 as an annual ceremony recognizing Liberians both at home and across the diaspora for outstanding contributions to entertainment, and the show has since grown into one of the most visible platforms celebrating Liberian talent in music, film, fashion, sports, and community service on an international stage.
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What is special

The part that makes it specific.

01

The place changes

What distinguishes this event is its explicit dual focus on honoring both homeland-based and diaspora Liberian talent within a single ceremony, bridging a community often geographically separated across continents

02

The mystery stays covered

Its recurring choice of Washington, D

03

The city starts moving

as host city reflects the deliberate targeting of one of America's largest Liberian diaspora populations, turning the awards weekend into a broader community gathering point beyond the formal ceremony itself

04

The water draws everyone in

The occasional presence of major international celebrities in competitive categories, as with Davido's recent win, has helped raise the show's profile beyond a purely Liberian audience into wider African entertainment media coverage

Traditions & symbols

The language of the festival.

What moves first

Living ritual

Core traditions include the annual awards ceremony format recognizing multiple entertainment and community categories

Water and renewal

Living ritual

a recurring emphasis on connecting homeland and diaspora Liberian talent

The sacred route

Living ritual

and Washington

The local code

Living ritual

's frequent role as host city given its large Liberian diaspora population

Tradition 5

Living ritual

Associated social and networking events around the main ceremony have become an established part of the awards weekend experience

Before you go

Essential information

When to go

Dates TBA · Usually May

Getting around

Plan routes around set times, late-night exits, and crowded transport after headline acts.

What to wear

Formal red-carpet attire is standard for an awards ceremony of this profile, with attendees and nominees typically dressing in evening wear, suits, or elaborate designer outfits befitting a...

Safety

At Liberian Entertainment Awards, agree on a meeting point and plan food, water and the return route before crowds thicken.

Where to stay

Choose lodging by the part of Washington you will actually use, not only by the cheapest room.

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

Washington, D.C./Liberia diaspora, Diaspora, Liberia

Nearest airportDCA — Ronald Reagan Washington National
TransportPlan routes around set times, late-night exits, and crowded transport after headline acts.
Stay areaChoose lodging by the part of Washington you will actually use, not only by the cheapest room.

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FAQ

Quick answers.

When is Liberian Entertainment Awards?

Liberian Entertainment Awards is listed for Past edition: 15–17 May 2026. Always re-check the official or local source close to travel.

Where does Liberian Entertainment Awards take place?

The festival is listed in Washington, D.C./Liberia 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?

3 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?

Washington, D.C./Liberia diaspora, 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.

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Official URLliberianentertainmentawards.com
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SourceSource link available
Listed datesDates TBA · Usually May
Source statusOfficial source linked
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