Liberian blogger, digital media strategist, and founder of Geez Liberia, Kerkula Blama, has been awarded his first international award as Blogger of the Year at the prestigious Young Achiever Africa Awards 2024/2025, held on Saturday, May 17, 2025, in Kigali, Rwanda.
Blama, a trailblazer in Liberia’s digital media space, was honored for his groundbreaking work in amplifying Liberian culture, entertainment, and youth voices through his fast-growing platform, Geez Liberia. His blog has evolved from a grassroots Facebook page into a continental media force, commanding over 300,000 followers and averaging 15,000 monthly web readers.
The Young Achiever Africa Awards celebrates the most impactful young talents across Africa in areas including entrepreneurship, media, technology, fashion, agriculture and community development. Kerkula’s win places Liberia firmly in the spotlight and signals the growing influence of Liberian bloggers on the African stage.
In his acceptance speech, Blama remarked:
“This award is a win for every young Liberian chasing their dreams with limited resources but unlimited passion. I’m deeply honored to represent my country and to use my voice to tell our stories in a powerful, authentic way.”
Blama has become a respected figure in Liberia’s creative ecosystem, not just for his blogging, but for his role as a mentor, show manager, civic advocate, and promoter of local talent. Through Geez Liberia, he has supported the growth of countless Liberian artists, collaborated with corporate partners, and challenged young people to see value in their voice and vision.
This win marks a historic milestone for Liberian media, and reinforces Kerkula Blama’s mission to bridge the gap between Liberia and the wider African entertainment and media landscape.
