Family Of Musician Tecumsay Roberts Seeks Justice For Him—28 Years After His “Execution” скачать в хорошем качестве

Family Of Musician Tecumsay Roberts Seeks Justice For Him—28 Years After His “Execution”

Liberia’s music industry will mark a poignant moment this weekend. It is 28 years since musician Tecumsay Roberts was gunned down. Witnesses say the killer was General Samuel Varnii acting under the command of Prince Johnson. Liberian musicians will gather this weekend for an awards night, to remember Roberts and other musicians who have contributed to Liberia’s music industry. Roberts was revered locally and internationally for his soul-touching and patriotic songs. When he died at age 39, Roberts was bigger in Liberia than American pop star Michael Jackson. Witnesses told us Johnson, now senator for Nimba, was there when Roberts was killed. He did not question the general about the killing. Years later, Johnson told the now defunct Truth and Reconciliation Commission, TRC that Varnii shot Roberts because he was gay. As Anthony Stephens reports, Roberts’ family say time has come for his killers to face justice. The following report is a collaboration with New Narratives. Out cue:……..dead sound…..” Tag: