How Liberia Moved from Influencing Afrobeats to Having Small Dick Energy
Liberia’s music history is deeply tied to the origins of Afrobeats. As one of Africa’s oldest republics, Liberia helped shape Palm Wine Music, where traveling fishermen blended Caribbean calypso with West African instruments. These rhythms later evolved into Highlife and inspired legends like Fela Kuti. Despite civil war setbacks, Liberia’s cultural legacy remains a cornerstone of Afrobeats origins, proving the country’s lasting influence on Africa’s music and cultural renaissance.
September 17, 2025