Liberian President Joseph Nyuma Boakai has been unofficially dubbed the ‘English King of Africa.’ A popular song released by Liberian musician Juli Endee is gaining traction in Liberia and beyond, celebrating Boakai’s fluency in English.
During a White House meeting with African leaders, United States President Donald J Trump commended Boakai’s English proficiency and inquired about his education, sparking a social media debate. EyewitnessNews conducted interviews in Freetown and Monrovia, with some Sierra Leoneans claiming credit for Boakai’s language skills due to his education in Sierra Leone, while Liberians disagreed.
In response to the debate, Liberians have elevated Boakai’s status by declaring him the ‘English King of Africa.’ The song released upon his return to Monrovia from Washington includes lyrics praising Boakai as the ‘English King of Africa’ and acknowledging his performance in Washington. You can listen to the song here:
https://vm.tiktok.com/ZMHg67dbexSna-vgRaJ/
