What began as a protest ruling in the National County Sports Meet has spiraled into one of the most heated public rifts involving Lofa County sons in recent memory, pitting Liberian superstar artist CIC against veteran journalist and BBC correspondent Moses Garzeawu.
The tension erupted after CIC, a son of Lofa County and a contributor to the viral “We Ready” anthem that has become synonymous with Lofa’s county pride, reacted angrily to the Protest and Grievances Committee of the National County Sports Meet recent decision that went against Lofa County. In a fiery post, CIC accused Lofa County steering committee as the reason behind the fallout of Lofa County from this year’s National County Sports Meet, accusing the committee of corruption, power-hunger, and self-interest, declaring: “It’s always about them and not the people of LOFA. Say da me say!”
That statement drew a sharp and personal response from Moses Garzeawu, himself a son of Lofa County and a member of the steering committee. Garzeawu dismissed CIC’s criticism as disgraceful, accusing the artist of entitlement and alleging that CIC was paid for his contribution to the county song, a claim CIC strongly denied.
What followed was an unfiltered exchange that quickly descended from policy disagreement into personal attacks, with both men questioning each other’s integrity, loyalty to Lofa, and motives. CIC accused Garzeawu of being a “YES man,” a “bag boy,” and part of what he described as a corrupt system feeding off the county’s resources. Garzeawu, in turn, labeled CIC arrogant, irrelevant to Lofa’s development, and warned him not to escalate the confrontation further.
The clash grew louder when Kobazzie, the lead artist behind the “We Ready” song and a key supporter of Lofa County’s team, intervened publicly. Kobazzie urged Garzeawu to de-escalate, arguing that everyone supports Lofa in different ways and questioning what those with power and resources have tangibly done for the county. Garzeawu pushed back, stating that CIC’s original post was “nonsense” and questioned why Kobazzie’s criticism was not equally directed at CIC as well.
A Post That Raised Eyebrows
Just as the online feud seemed to peak, Moses Garzeawu posted, and quickly deleted, a cryptic message on his personal timeline along with a picture of him standing with the late Liberian superstar Quincy B:
“How I missed this down to earth soul…
Rest Well QB.
#wegettingthere”
The post immediately caught public attention, given the long-standing and highly sensitive allegations that have followed CIC since the death of promising Liberian artist Quincy B (QB), who died in a car accident in March 2017. While no legal findings have ever established wrongdoing or foul play by CIC, the resurfacing of QB’s name at the height of a bitter exchange has fueled fresh speculation online.
Many observers are now questioning the timing and intent of Garzeawu’s post. Was it a tribute taken out of context, or a subtle insinuation aimed at reopening old wounds amid a present-day feud?
More Than Personal Beef
Beyond the insults and emotions, the rift exposes deeper fractures within Lofa County’s public space, between artists and administrators, critics and decision-makers, and differing views of what genuine service to county and country truly means. It also highlights how cultural symbols like “We Ready”, once unifying, can become flashpoints when trust in leadership erodes.
CIC and Moses Garzeawu have both walked back their statements as CIC has deleted his post and Moses did same. According to CIC, CDC Secretary General, Jefferson Koijee, a steward and prominent figure of Lofa County, called him and pleaded to let it slide . One thing that is clear, however, is that this public fallout has reignited debates about transparency, accountability, and respect within Lofa County’s leadership and creative community.
