Liberia Honors Pulse of Monrovia
Live music. Honors ceremony. Cultural celebration.
Early Bird: $30 · Only 75 available
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Live music. Honors ceremony. Cultural celebration.
Early Bird: $30 · Only 75 available
Performing Live
Featured Artist & Honoree
A staple of Liberian music in the Carolinas, Lucky Shango has been a driving force in keeping West African sounds alive in the diaspora for over a decade.
Featured Artist & Honoree
Performing since age five, Friday the Cellphone Man is Liberia's most celebrated traditional artist, known for hits like "Simple Mistake" and "Play Your Low."
+ Community honorees to be announced
Liberia Honors: Pulse of Monrovia brings Charlotte's African community together for a night of live music, recognition, and the energy that only happens when our people are in the room.
What Awaits You
Full sets from Lucky Shango, Friday the Cellphone Man, and more — the sounds of Monrovia, live on stage in Charlotte.
Heavy hors d'oeuvres and African culture-aligned vendors throughout the venue.
Connect with Charlotte's African community. This is where our people come together.
For the first time, Africa LIVE! recognizes the artists and community leaders who keep the culture alive.
Questions?
Early Bird tickets are $30 (limited to the first 75 sold). General Admission is $40. All ticket sales are through Eventbrite.
No. All ticket sales are final — no refunds.
Yes — free parking is available on site at Blume Studios.
Black Tie & African Formal. This is a premium cultural celebration — dress to honor the occasion.
Yes — heavy hors d'oeuvres will be served. African culture-aligned vendors will also be on site.
Yes — this is an 18+ event.
May 2, 2026 · Blume Studios
750 seats. One night. The pulse of Monrovia, live in Charlotte.
Early Bird: $30 (limited quantity)