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Liberian Fathers Rise Up

Liberian Fathers There are some really great Liberian fathers out there. I am talking about those fathers who are willing to do anything to make sure their children are emotionally, spiritually, mentally and financially protected.  But,  Lord oh Lord, some are just poor of an accuse for a dad. Dear Dead Beat Liberian Fathers, Liberian single mothers will do the best they can without you, but they should not have to. I know many of you will blame some of your kid’s mothers for you not being in their lives, but honestly those are just more excuses. If a man with no arms can drive a car with his feet, then you can find a way to be in your child’s life. Nothing should be able to stop you from playing an active role in your child’s life. If you live in another state, then you should be calling your child everyday. Even if you have to buy them a prepaid phone and ship it to them so you can talk to them, do it. Throughout the ye...

Liberia Music Industry: The Rise of Female Record Labels

C Liberia Clearly Records CEO Berenice Mulubah On Average, artists and songwriters visualize males when they think of producers or of those in senior creative positions. There are less female artists winning awards, getting booked or securing major collaborations with their counterparts. With a slim chance of hope, few females within the Liberian Music Industry are fighting to change the status quo. In 2018, Mz Menneh ran a gender equality campaign for few artists. Pillz initiated an all female cypher.   Berenice Mulubah, CEO of C Liberia Clearly Records, is the first female within the Liberian music industry to own a record label. In 2015, the retired blogger and radio host launched Zama Records, co-partnering with her ex Jon Bricks, who was also the first and only artist of the label. After the two spilt, Berenice Mulubah walked away from the label in good faith. The CEO who is one of the pioneers of the Liberian blogging industry, is back with a new record label, named ...

Learning from my Wrong

I am incredibly hard on myself when it comes to being wrong and making big decisions in life. But, being wrong isn't as bad as we make it out to be. I have made many mistakes and I have discovered few lessons from my experiences. When I look back on my choices from a year ago, I always hope to find a few decisions that seem stupid now because that means I have grown. If you only live in the safety zone where you know you can’t mess up, then you’ll never unleash your true potential.  There is no reason to be depressed or give up simply because you made a few wrong choices. Even more crucial, you must try your best every time because it is the effort and the practice that drives the learning process. They are essential, even if you fail. Realize that no single choice is destined to fail, but that occasional failure is the cost you have to pay if you want to be right. 

Personal Growth: The best Psalms for what you are going through

Pray with Psalms Considering there are 150 psalms in The Bible, this list is incomplete; it's just a starting point. PSALMS OF COMFORT Psalm 23 PSALMS FOR DEATH & DYING Psalm 23 PSALMS OF DELIVERANCE Psalm 85 Psalm 120 Psalm 126 Psalm 142 PSALMS FOR LACK of FAITH Psalm 73 Psalm 78 PSALMS OF FORGIVENESS Psalm 32 PSALMS OF HOPE AND CONFIDENCE Psalm 123 PSALMS OF PROTECTION Psalm 91 Psalm 23 Psalm 86 Psalm 121 Psalm 145 PSALMS FOR SADNESS & SORROW Psalm 42 Psalm 43 Psalm 88 PSALMS FOR HELP IN TIMES OF TROUBLE Psalm 70 Psalm 71 Psalm 74 Psalm 80 Psalm 83 RESPONSORIAL PSALMS FOR WEDDINGS Psalm 145 Psalm 128 Psalm 103 Psalm 112 Psalm 121 Psalm 33 Psalm 34 PSALMS and AFFIRMATIONS FOR WORRY, ANXIETY AND ANGUISH Psalm 55 Psalm 102 

We need men

am all about women empowerment. Matter of fact, it is safe to say, I am a feminist. But, when it comes to gender equality, is the scale balance, or starting to tip over? To have a successful community, a successful nation, we need both women and men to succeed equally. We need men to succeed; we need them to marry and raise strong children; we need men as much as women if we are to rebuild the family. Given the daily attacks on manhood in our media and our culture, the odds of creating strong, good men are ever shrinking. Unless we give the same attention to our boys and young men that we give to their female counterparts, the situation will only grow worse. Without a determined effort to raise our sons with the same sense of hope and aspiration given our daughters, to let them know that masculinity is as positive a value as femininity, to teach them honor, courage, and virtue, we will see even fewer intact families, an ongoing sense of hopelessness and despa...

Be Strong and Give Your All

  There is no need to conform to this world. Do you and be of a sound mind, knowing that there is consequences for all of your actions.  You have to reach deep inside yourself and see what your strength are, and what you can  contribute to society.  The more you try to be what you are not, the uncomfortable and exhausted you will become.

Personal Growth: I don't need to screw anyone over to get ahead

We’re all competitive people. But being competitive doesn’t mean that you have to screw over people around you. Have you heard of the Shine Theory? It basically means, ‘I don’t shine if you don’t shine.’  I'm all about helping everybody because I've realized a lot of people helped me along the way.

Personal Growth: My Struggles with Being Open Minded

  Being open-minded can be really tough sometimes, trust me, I know. Most of us are brought up with a set of beliefs and values and, throughout our lives, tend to surround ourselves with people who share the same values and beliefs. Therefore, it can be difficult when we're faced with ideas that challenge our own and, though we may wish to be open-minded, we may struggle with the act of it from time to time.  I'd like to say I'm a fairly open-minded person, but, like most people, I do have some pretty strong views about specific topics and find it hard to sway from those opinions -- no matter how others might try to persuade me. Of course, I fully believe that having strong beliefs can be a wonderful thing and I believe we should all stay true to what we believe in, but having strong beliefs doesn't have to mean having a closed mind.  Though it can be tough to do sometimes, I've always found that when I open my mind, I've reaped a lot of rewarding...

Admit It When You Are Wrong

My mother used to say, "If you are woman enough to do it, be woman enough to admit it." I've built a tolerance for admitting when I am wrong. It makes me proud to take responsibility for my wrong doing. The first is simply, "I was wrong." Many people are so concerned with being right that all their mental energy is consumed by stonewalling, bluffing, blaming and denying. If you’re wrong, admit it and get on to the solution or the next step. Try it, it works. 

What do you know about Personal Power?

 Personal power is supported by your contacts and money. Developing an ever-widening circle of contacts increases the number of open doors for you. Having people with like-minded goals and are willing to help you can directly affect how successful you are. Money in the bank provides freedom and the ability to take full advantage of certain opportunities when they present themselves. You know the saying, "Money is Power". 

Berenice Mulubah: Defining Personal Growth

 Personal growth is bettering yourself, stepping out of your comfort zone, focusing on becoming a better version of yourself. Humans and the human mind is constantly evolving and never stops. Your job is to always be a better version of yourself than you were yesterday.

Personal Growth: Develop Your Personal Skills

Berenice Mulubah at Revolt 2017 Music Conference Are you trying to grow your skills in the workplace? The highest paid, top individuals in their field are the ones that focus on growing their personal skills. These skills can be ones you were born with as well as skills gained through deliberate practice. Knowing what areas you good in and which areas need development are very important for your personal and professional life. Be Inspired . 

Personal Growth: Defining "Personal Development"

Berenice Mulubah What is Personal Development? After studying just about everything that has been written or said about personal development and success, I have come to the conclusion that the root of both is your level of self-confidence. Self-confidence is the critical factor in everything you accomplish because, with the appropriate amount, you will try almost anything. Many people underachieve in their careers because they do not realize the areas of personal development that can help achieve mastery in any field. There is no substitute for hard work.  If you set a goal, make a plan, and work on it every day, you will see personal development and progress within your career. There are no limits except for the limits you place on yourself with your thinking. Commit yourself to lifelong learning. Even if you are at the top of your field, there is always something to learn. You will become unstoppable and you will see your entire future open up in front of you if ...

The 10 Hottest Liberian Artists Of 2018

2018, woo woo, such a remarkable year for Liberian Music Industry.  Now, what’s a better way to celebrate a fantastic year of 2018 and look forward to an even better 2019, than presenting you with the Top Hottest Liberian Artists of 2018. Bucky Raw 2018 has been an amazing year for Bucky Raw. He did not play at all. The talented artist combated the stigma of a deportee by breaking records and stealing shows. If he was to get arrested before the end of this year, it will be for stealing the spotlight and he will definitely be found guilty. Bucky Raw album or mixtape was feature on Billboard music chart, making him the first of his generation to make the prestigious international chart. The mixtape was also #1 on the iTunes World Music Albums chart and #1 on the Amazon Best Seller International category for digital. These achievements make the rapper the first and only Liberian artist to have his album/mixtape featured in the...

Liberia: 10 Top News Stories Of 2018 (So Far)

Compiling this list was challenging, because we had so much going on within our community.  Check out this list and let me know what you think. 1. George Weah sworn in as President of Liberia. 2. The Missing Billions. 3. Bucky Raw Deportation.                       4. Bucky Raw Scores #1 on iTunes and Amazon Music Charts       5.  Deputy Information Minister Eugene Fahngon Gets Two Night Imprisonment for Legislative Contempt. 6. Patrick Ronaldinho Wleh’s Sex Tape Leaked.       7. Photo of Presidents Weah and Trump Stirs Controversy. 8. 'More Than Me' Rape Scandal 9. Minister Eugene Fahngon fights Air Maroc over discrimination. Helena, Montana, elected a refugee from Liberia as mayor. Wilmot Collins, who arrived in Helena 23 years ago, unseated the mayor of 1...

Remembering Christmas in Liberia

Berenice Mulubah I wrote this poem in 2016 right around this time of the year. Remembering Christmas in Liberia  Mehn, the celebration there was serious, Pot boiling with jollof rice inside, The Kids dressed up, ready for a fun experience If you have Be prepared to give For every greeting ended with "my Christmas on you." Seeking Christmas trees None to be found But that old man beggar Surely did suffice Good old times Great old times Collecting dimes From my uncle Tilmon Christmas in Liberia What an experience The Fun, the laughter Distance relatives from the interior That's Christmas for you, in Liberia

I Have A Question For You, Yah

What did you do in the past seven days? What things did you learn? What life lessons did you draw from them?  What challenges did you face? One of the most effective techniques for putting your life on track is the weekly review. I usually take an hour or two on Sunday to carefully examine the preceding week and ask myself the above questions. Everything I did wrong in the past week I take steps to learn from so I won’t repeat those mistakes. I will also examine my successes looking to see what strengths I possess allowed me to make those small accomplishments. This weekly evaluation will allow you to have some clear insight into your progress or lack thereof. If you can’t find anything you’ve learned from the past week then it was wasted . When you take a look at your past week, looking at what you have learned and how you have improved yourself, you can really see how appropriately you are using your time. Just remember that this week has past. Don’t beat you...

Why the Tortoise Story So Important

 The more time you give yourself to complete a goal, the more likely you’ll achieve it. With any goal under 1-2 years, you’re probably overestimating the amount you can accomplish. By undertaking new goals with deliberate slowness, you increase the chance you can achieve lasting success. Deliberate Slowness Deliberate slowness has lost its appeal. Although most people remember the old story about the slow and successful tortoise against the faster hare, slowness is viewed as a sin in today’s culture. Walk through any bookstore and you’ll see promises to lose weight, make money and be successful in less time than you ever imagined. Lose twenty pounds in one week. Double your income in a year. Change any bad habit instantly. Although these promises may sell more books, they undermine the power of deliberate slowness. What would happen if you made your goal to lose twenty pounds, not in one month, but in one year? First, your likelihood of success would increase dramatical...

Are you a true democrat? Take this test to find out

Election in Liberia A democrat respects each person’s right to freedom – freedom of thought, freedom of expression, freedom of association, freedom of movement etc.  That is why anyone who does not respect the rights of  others is not a democrat. Do you respect the rights of your husband? Do you respect the rights of your wife? Do you respect the rights of your children?   A father who does not respect the rights of his children, of course, is not a democrat.  Similarly, a teacher who does not respect the rights of his students is not a democrat. An employer who does not respect the rights of his employees is not a democrat. If they work so hard for him but he pays them very little and sometimes does not even pay them, he is not a democrat. The policeman, the soldier, even the prison warder who fails to respect the rights of fellow citizens cannot call himself a democrat.  That is why all those who violate the human rights of others, harass and...

This is the only thing you need to make a difference in the world

Change starts with you  Can you change the world? Can one person make a difference in the world?  Is it realistic for me to say that you can make the world an excellent place to live in? Yes. It is realistic. I say with confidence that one person can make a difference. One person can change the world. You can change the world. Individuals change the world everyday. Each action you take changes the world either for good or for bad. The fact that the change may not be visible does not mean that nothing has changed. By your little actions you change the world everyday. If you combine your individual action with similar individual actions of many others, a great impact on the world can be created.  Is it not said that little drops of water make a mighty ocean? Brick by brick a mansion is built. Grass by grass a bird builds its nest. A friend told me what happened once when she got into a taxi. The taxi driver started talking to them about the miracles that t...