The 2024 MTN Liberia Music Awards (MLMA) lit up Monrovia with a night of celebration, highlighting the best of Liberian music. It was a night full of energy, creativity, and well-earned recognition. From seasoned stars to fresh faces, the event showcased the incredible talent shaping Liberia's music scene locally and abroad.

The awards saw CIC reigning supreme as the night’s biggest winner, with multiple awards including Artist of the Year, Song of the Year, and Afropop Artist of the Year. His hit single “Congratulations” resonated with fans and voters alike, earning accolades for both Song and Video of the Year.

MC Caro was another star of the evening, securing three significant wins. Her album Still Broke bagged Album of the Year, while her dominance in the Hipco/Trapco genre earned her Female Artist of the Year and Hipco/Trapco Artist of the Year.

Mr. Church made his debut in style, walking away with both Hip-hop Artist of the Year and New Artist of the Year, proving his potential as a future industry leader.

Faithvonic’s creative touch in directing CIC’s “Congratulations” video earned her the Video Director of the Year award. Her work is a testament to the growing influence of women in Liberian entertainment and the fresh ideas they bring to the table.

Social media was ablaze with discussions about the winners and performances. Some fans, caught up in the excitement, celebrated their favorite artists winning multiple awards, while others voiced frustrations about perceived snubs. There were also calls for greater inclusivity in recognizing traditional and emerging music genres, reflecting the broadening scope of Liberian music.

The MLMA 2024 was a celebration of how far Liberian music has come. The event honored incredible talent and reminded everyone of the power of music to unite and inspire. With every award and every performance, Liberia’s music scene continues to grow, setting the stage for even greater achievements ahead. Congratulations to all the winners for making Liberia proud and pushing its music to new heights!

Complete List of Winners

• Artist of the Year: CIC

• Song of the Year: “Congratulations” – CIC

• Male Artist of the Year: JZyno

• Afropop Artist of the Year: CIC

• Afropop Song of the Year: “Congratulations” – CIC

• Hip-hop Artist of the Year: Mr. Church

• New Artist of the Year: Mr. Church

• Gospel Artist of the Year: Jesse Pratt

• On-Air Personality of the Year: DJ Crucifix

• Video of the Year: “Congratulations” – CIC

• Collaboration of the Year: “Eyes on You” – JZyno ft. Camidoh

• Album of the Year: MC Caro (Still Broke)

• Hipco/Trapco Artist of the Year: MC Caro

• Female Artist of the Year: MC Caro

• Hipco/Trapco Song of the Year: “Lorpu” – Barsee

• Traditional/Gbema Song of the Year: L’Frankie

• DJ of the Year: DJ American

• Video Director of the Year: Faithvonic

• Reggae/Dancehall Song of the Year: “Be With Me” – Takun J ft. Angie Tonton

• Producer of the Year: Kellzbeatz

• Gospel Song of the Year: “New Generation” – Samuelyn Wilson