Liberian music star Korte Dorbor Bazzie, better known as Kobazzie, has penned what many are calling a wake-up call to a nation that continues to overlook its most promising changemakers: the creatives.
In a country where the headlines too often speak of corruption, hardship, and political dysfunction, Kobazzie’s words cut through the noise with clarity and courage. Titled “The Real Image Makers of Liberia,” his post is more than a rant, it’s a bold truth, wrapped in the frustration of a generation tired of being sidelined.
“There was a time when Googling Liberia meant seeing war, destruction, and suffering,” Kobazzie writes. “But look again today, and you’ll see something different.”
He’s right. From chart-topping music and trending skits to homegrown film projects and a rising blogging scene, a new narrative is taking shape—one not funded by politicians or aid groups, but driven by young, creative Liberians hustling with little to no support.
“These are the people who are rebranding Liberia,” he continues, “without government budgets, without applause, and with very little support.”
Kobazzie’s words echo what many in the entertainment and creative industry have long felt: that their contributions to nation-building are undervalued. While lawmakers bicker in the Capitol and enjoy fat salaries with few results, these creatives are quietly shaping minds, influencing culture, and exporting a new version of Liberia to the world.
“They’re not just making content,” he explains. “They’re building culture, promoting peace, inspiring youth, and putting Liberia on the map for all the right reasons.”
The contrast he draws is stark. On one side, young visionaries pushing boundaries through sheer will. On the other, lawmakers “breaking the very laws they swore to uphold.” And all the while, the country’s investment in its creative youth remains painfully thin.
His message isn’t just a critique, it’s a call to action.
“Just imagine if we invested into Liberia’s creative industry, into the same young people who are pushing the country forward with passion and talent,” he urges. “In five years, Liberia would be unrecognizable, for the better.”
And perhaps the most powerful line? “Politics doesn’t build a nation. People do. Creativity does. Unity does.”
This isn’t just a quote to repost, it’s a challenge to rethink Liberia’s priorities. It’s about recognizing that nation-building doesn’t only happen in government buildings. It happens in studios, on stages, on YouTube channels, in poetry slams, in film scripts, and in music that travels beyond our borders.
Kobazzie is urging Liberians to not just clap for these creatives after they’ve gone viral, but to support them now. To fund their dreams, amplify their platforms, and most importantly, respect their role in the nation’s development.
“The time to act is now,” he concludes. “Respect the creatives. Support the young visionaries. Build the new Liberia.”
As Liberia continues to search for solutions to its deep-rooted challenges, perhaps it’s time to stop looking only to politicians, and start recognizing the power already at work in its creative streets.
