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Al-Jerome Anastas
Chede has won the New Liberia FM’s “Standing in the vanguard of true journalism
award. Chede, previously known as “The Lord Al-Jerome Anastas Chede” before
removing the “Lord” for religious reason, was honored during the event marking
the second annual New Liberia FM award ceremony held at the Hilton hotel in Philadelphia.
In his acceptance
remark, Mr. Chede promised to continue to advocate the interest of the
downtrodden masses. He resounded the need for justice for victims of the war.
Mr. Chede further stressed the need to hold accountable those who orchestrated
the deaths of many people and pillaged the country's resources.
Mr. Chede became a
household name during height of Charles Taylor Presidency for his signature
program “Issues in the Press” and “Press Fire," aired on Radio Monrovia
(FM 98.7).
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| Al-Jerome Chede Left |
Shortly after [Issues in the Press] was debut, it peaked to the number one listened to talk show in
Liberia; a move that made Mr. Chede a national hero and an enemy of the Taylor
regime.
Despite the constant
threats on his life, Mr. Chede withstood the test of time, speaking against vices within the nation and serving as the voice of reasoning for the voiceless.
On November 26, 1997,
Mr. Chede fled Liberia with his family after armed men, believed to be agents of
former NPFL General Coocoo Dennis, located Chede's car on Bushrod Island and
attempted to kidnap Chede's associate, Chris Teah, whom they mistook for Chede.
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They vandalized and
immobilized Chede's car and then assaulted Teah, who had borrowed Chede's car.
Upon realizing that it was a case of mistaken identity, the attackers abandoned
Teah and told him they would return for Chede.
After he fled Liberia
with his Family, Mr. Chede resided in the Ivory Coast until he was granted
political asylum in the United States where he currently resides.
Chede has worked for
11 years for the U S Bank corporate office in Minneapolis, Minnesota.
He currently serves as director of communications and human resources for
Tmz Radio International. Al-Jerome also serves as the director of news and
programs of the Africa Rendezvous Television on Northwest community television
in Minnesota.
He holds a BA in Mass
Communications, Master in Arts degree in Education and another Masters of Arts
in Human Resource Management.