In The Fries

Jay Jay and Jbizz  sat  down with Njambi, a Kenya-born, Delaware-raised R&B artist, to trace her path from gospel beginnings to the release of her Relationship EP. They discuss musical influences, performing across the East Coast, and how Kenyan and Delaware cultures shape her sound. The episode also covers candid stories about dating and heartbreak, the power (and risks) of social media and A...

This episode of In The Fries freestyles through explosive topics: a European drug lord allegedly turning Sierra Leone into a narco-state, how trafficking and money are influencing politics across West Africa, and the human cost of corruption and weak institutions. The hosts also call out Liberian leadership, discuss lawmakers' pay and voter responsibility, and touch on social-media scandals, relat...

In this episode Albert Giple shares his journey from humble beginnings in Liberia to becoming president of the Liberian Community Association of Central New Jersey, and how his businesses and financial experience inform his leadership. He outlines priorities like scholarships for allied health careers, financial literacy, mentorship, and institutional structure to build generational wealth and lif...

Sheriff Siddiq Kamara joins In The Fries  hosts to reflect on his first 10 months leading Delaware County, the challenges of understaffing and budgeting, and his focus on community service and accountability. He speaks candidly about threats he faced, his Liberian roots and plans to support Liberia, and urges civic engagement, financial literacy, and voter participation.

Hosts Playboy August and guests dive into a heated October episode covering the arrest of 60 foreign nationals for alleged counterfeiting, debates over political corruption and lawmakers’ accountability, the viral Vani engagement scandal, and MC Carol’s controversial comments about Liberian music. The conversation mixes news, cultural critique, and calls for systemic change.

Two Liberian women—humanitarian nurse Rosanna Shack and advocate Georgie Davis—share memories of childhood in Liberia, wartime trauma, and the work of their nonprofit THINK to support vulnerable women and children. The episode explores identity as third-culture kids, disability, child soldiers, Ebola, and post-war rebuilding, and highlights mentorship, political advocacy, and the power of telling...

This episode breaks down Liberia's recent football disappointment and argues for open tryouts, better scouting, youth academies and local player development to rebuild the national team. It also tackles media bias, the controversial AI image arrest under new cyber laws, political corruption, and the need for constitutional and grassroots change to restore accountability and opportunity.

In this episode PlaybioAugust and JBizz sit down with CaneJuice Papi to discuss his move from the U.S. to Liberia, starting farms and food businesses, and the challenges of doing honest work on the ground. They cover environmental damage and foreign mining influence, cultural beliefs and local trust issues, strategies for diaspora engagement, and the idea of building new towns and economies to res...

On this episode of In The Fries, the hosts and guests discuss Liberia's urgent challenges: a rising drug epidemic, corruption and weaknesses in the judicial system, illustrated by prison scandals and the spread of casinos and betting. They examine cultural issues affecting young women — sexualization, broken family structures and limited opportunities — and debate how parenting, accountability and...

This episode explores building businesses and real estate wealth between Liberia and the United States. Hosts and guests discuss the push for diaspora investment, challenges of doing business in Liberia, and practical steps for homeownership and real estate investing in the U.S. They cover credit repair, down payment assistance, cooperative economics, and collaboration over competition, and previe...

On this episode Gvrden Boy, Holy Moe and Lowkey sit with the hosts to celebrate Gvrden Boy’s Obama playlist cosign and to unpack the realities of the Liberian music scene — from networking, presentation and industry systems to cross‑border careers and upcoming projects. They share personal stories about grit, respect, collaborations, and plans to grow Liberia’s sound globally while urging the comm...

In this lively episode the hosts welcome Liberian–French entrepreneur Laura Brown, founder and CEO of Brown & Perry. Laura shares her journey from France to Liberia, the influence of her family and soccer legacy, and how she created a crystal glassware brand rooted in hospitality, culture and community. The conversation covers building a brand across Europe, Africa and the U.S., challenges fac...

On this episode the hosts sit down with Dr. Simmons to explore shame, silence, and healing in faith communities and everyday relationships. They discuss how churches often bypass emotional pain, the difference between guilt and shame, and how narcissistic patterns and love-bombing impact people—especially within the Liberian/African diaspora. Dr. Simmons offers clear steps to begin healing: acknow...

Panelists unpack the Vicky Gray–Master Queen altercation, the role of bloggers and PR in escalating the conflict, and questions of responsibility and accountability. They also debate July 26th independence events, Duke Concept’s influence in diaspora markets, and broader challenges facing Liberian artists, promoters and community leaders.

This episode dives into Liberia’s economic struggles — how a weak middle class, high interest rates, and foreign-controlled industries limit opportunities while young Liberians turn to entrepreneurship and side hustles to survive. Guests debate the lack of mentorship, government accountability, and the diaspora’s role in change, and they call for practical steps on infrastructure, capital access,...

In this episode, Mora Mora from Vida Nation joins the show to discuss Liberian identity, entrepreneurship, and the "free mind" philosophy behind their clothing brand. He shares how growing between Liberia and the U.S. shaped his creativity, the challenges of judgment and limited resources, and practical steps for building generational wealth through knowledge and culture. They also explore communi...

In this episode Alexander B. Cummings discusses Liberia’s challenges and opportunities, from leadership and corruption to investing in youth, technology, sports, and the arts. He outlines practical approaches to managing natural resources, strengthening institutions, engaging the diaspora, and building systems that deliver results for ordinary Liberians.

This episode delivers an unfiltered roundtable on global football, African solidarity, and life as Liberians abroad. Hosts debate South African xenophobia, praise USA’s World Cup run, discuss Dr. Vicky Gray’s charity work, the $19M drug seizure, and the struggles around Liberia’s Independence celebrations and national leadership.

Host sits down with Liberian artist King Dee for a frank conversation about his rise from producer to performer, his breakout tracks like "Toxic Love" and "Chamo Slow Down," and the musical influences that shape his sound. The episode includes candid stories about losing everything for music, church scandals and community pressure, the realities of touring and awards politics, and practical advice...

Hosts react to S.I.O.’s new single,  debating its message, production and promotion while questioning whether the song matches the artist’s intent. The episode broadens into a heated discussion about who holds the title of Liberia’s biggest artist, the growing global presence of Liberian musicians like Morovia and Jzyno, genre identity (Afrobeat, country music, hipco) and the lack of industry infr...

On this episode of In The Fries, guests dig into Liberia’s history and hot topics — from the notorious  99 Steps and its social roots to the personal stories behind it. They debate recent political turmoil, including the expulsion of lawmaker Yekia Kolubah and issues around freedom of speech, legal process, and accountability for public figures like Prophet Key. The conversation also addresses a R...

In this episode, PA Speaker, Rep. Joanna McClinton discusses her unexpected path from public defender to the first female Speaker of the Pennsylvania House, her roots in West and Southwest Philly, and her work serving a diverse community that includes many Liberian and West African residents. She talks about priorities like the Crown Act to end hair discrimination, raising the minimum wage, mariju...

Hosts sit down with Miss Faith Fayiah— a Liberian-born, Philly-raised Air Force air transportation specialist and former social worker — to discuss her new book and the urgent need for mental health care in the Liberian community. The episode covers generational trauma, therapy as a tool for healing, navigating identity in the diaspora, networking and resources, plus candid conversation about rela...

Host and Sierra Leone influenced rapper Ajay Coker sits down for a wide‑ranging, candid interview about her musical beginnings, cultural roots, and how she balances music as a passion while building a career. They discuss collaborations, the West African music scene, and the realities of being an independent female artist. The episode mixes humor and honesty—touching on influences, touring, commun...

In this episode, Domini Denn (Mabineh) joins the hosts to discuss her journey from the Liberian diaspora to becoming a viral food creator focused on making African dishes healthier without losing flavor. She shares personal stories about wearing the hijab, her dramatic health transformation, practical tips for reducing salt and oil, portion control and smarter cooking methods, and why pepper and t...