/ 24 January 2001

FASSIE MAKES SPLASH IN LIBERIA

POPULAR South African music star Brenda Fassie has arrived in the Liberian capital Monrovia to take part in celebrations marking the birthday and fourth wedding anniversary of Liberian President Charles Taylor. Thousands of Liberians lined the 45km route from Roberts International Airport to the city centre to catch a glimpse of Fassie. The singer is to give two public performances followed by a private performance for Taylor during her weeklong stay in Liberia. – AFP