MLMA 2020: A Next Level Showcase for Liberian Creatives
On Saturday, November 14, 2020, the MTN Liberia Music Awards returned to the Ministerial Complex in Paynesville, Liberia. Brought together by 3-times co-host, Radio Personality, Rickslyn Myers, and first time co-host, Music Producer, Cypha D’ King, and red carpet host, Blogger, Alpha Bah, the show was the most anticipated night of the year. Beyond just a night outing, though, it has grown to what it is today because it is the one night in the year that Liberia’s creative industry gets a chance to shine in all its glory.
Rickslyn Myers makes a bold statement in Sanorkoon Designs 
Since Saturday, there has been nothing else discussed on social platforms than the MLMA, and this is due to the superb production of Echo House, Liberia. It is the marketing production team’s third time curating the event, and their promise of next level production surely delivered. From the handling of ticketing and media presence, to the artists performances, a blinding red carpet, and even the simple, but important touches of a champagne station, live orchestra, and photo booth. This event is the elegant night out the creative industry has needed for a very long time, and it showed in the attendance and reactions. With a mostly Liberian team at Echo House Liberia, including Adesuwa Dickens, Kerrion Williams, Sean Gibson, Jacob Davis, and Azariah Hallowanger, it was a classic event for Liberian creatives to shine.
Jazlyn wearing Rinna’s Clothing 
Jazlyn wearing Carrilven Signatures
While the actual purpose of the award show has been about awarding the best talents in the music industry, the fashion industry has proven a top competitor. As viewers turned to social media, it wasn’t only the winners they tuned in for, but rather the fashion. Who wore what, why, and how? What we saw more of this year was the use of stylists, and the welcoming of new designers to the scene. What we didn’t see much of, as we stated in this article, was the use of lappa. Many of the looks have shown a new direction for the future of Liberian fashion, and we couldn’t be more excited for this and the growth of the Liberian creative industries.
With emerging designers like Carrilven Signatures, Trice N Zor, Sanorkoon Designs, Rinna’s Clothing, and Africanno Designs, there were some fresh new ideas on the red carpet. Meanwhile, the more veteran designers like Monsio Couture, and Cam’s Fashion Designs did not disappoint! Continue below for the MLMA experience in a round up of our favorite looks of the night, as selected by both our editors and audience.
Top Big Jue Fashion Moments
Yadel Nimely in Sanorkoon Designs 
Tribeu Brown in Sanorkoon Designs 
Brahm Dorko in Monsio Couture 
Grace Masterqueen Weah in Monsio Couture 
Leah Stubblefield in Stubbs Fabrics` 
Natasha Smith in Cam’s Fashion Designs 
Benita Urey in Precious Pieces Couture 
Arthurlene Attia in Finonita’s Glam Collection 
Denise, in Carrilven Signatures 
Barkue TubmanMaria-Zawolo styled by Trice N Zor 
Lillian in Sanorkoon Designs 
Mariam Francis in Rinna’s Clothing 
Lakshmi in Bloh Kon Dahlor 
Aurica Snyder 
Royda Urey in Cam’s Fashion Designs 
Marcia Gooding-Nagbe 
Hennista Nyangbe in Ade’s Designs
Top Cralor Boy Fashion Moments
DJ Spesh 
Cypha D’ King in Cam’s Fashion Designs 
Samuel Maurice 
Alpha Bah in Koimene Brothers 
CEO of Sanorkoon, Ofori Nicholas Jr. 
Big Zor of Trice N Zor 
Patmole Cole in Africanno Designz 
Telvin B. in Carrliven Signatures 
Eric Geso 
Skinny Boi Kpanto 
Jerry Peckham
Well said and the event was really put together! Thank goodness our industry is growing and you people are the brain behind the success as well.
Love this round up. So, in conclusion, Monsio and Sanorkoon dominated with exceptional, star-moment designs this year.🙌🏾
Congratulations to y’all for the work you guys keep putting in, I must admit that the 2020 Award night was epic and we as Liberians can’t thank you more! Let this positivity not stop!