Monrovia – The Ministry of Training (MoE) has condemned a latest musical efficiency on the campus of St. Teresa Convent Excessive Faculty, describing it as inappropriate for grade-school college students and promising corrective motion in opposition to all would-be violators.
By J. H. Webster Clayeh (0886-729-972) [email protected]
St. Teresa Convent Excessive Faculty, Liberia’s solely Catholic-run all-girls highschool, got here below public scrutiny over the weekend after a video surfaced on social media exhibiting Liberian musical artist Christoph the Change performing his track “Nut-Bag Seed” on the varsity campus on Randall Road.
Video Sparks Public Outcry
The viral video reveals a number of college students, some reportedly dressed inappropriately, dancing to the sexually suggestive track and interesting in dance actions extensively described as immoral and unsuitable for minors.
The footage shortly drew widespread public response, with critics questioning the judgment of each the varsity authorities and the performing artist.
Ministry of Training Responds
In a press release launched Sunday night, the Ministry of Training confirmed it was conscious of the circulating video and expressed severe concern over the character of the efficiency.
In accordance with the Ministry, the content material of the efficiency is unsuitable for minors and raises important little one safeguarding issues.
“The Ministry is at the moment verifying the circumstances below which the occasion occurred, together with whether or not it was approved, the events accountable, and the extent of supervision current,” the assertion stated.
The Ministry additional famous that it’s participating the related faculty authorities and can take acceptable motion in keeping with nationwide training insurance policies, pending the result of its investigation.
Alumna Reacts
One of many strongest reactions got here from Moriah Yeakula, a lawyer and alumna of St. Teresa Convent Excessive Faculty, who addressed the difficulty in a Fb put up.
Yeakula stated she intentionally selected to not repost the video to keep away from amplifying it, however admitted it deeply troubled her as soon as she confirmed that the incident occurred at her alma mater.
She criticized the gown code violations, notably involving a teenage woman dancing with the artist, describing the apparel as not age-appropriate.
“I’m huge on age-appropriate gown codes, particularly for younger children. The gown code ought to have been regulated as we had been regulated,” Yeakula stated.
She added that whereas the occasion could have taken place throughout faculty Olympics—usually open to college students from different faculties—gown codes ought to nonetheless apply to everybody on campus.
On Teen Conduct and Social Media
Addressing the track’s lyrics, Yeakula acknowledged that whereas the track ought to by no means have been performed for minors, youngsters singing alongside to express music just isn’t uncommon.
“Sure, underage children shouldn’t be singing about having intercourse, however let’s be trustworthy—all of us did,” she stated, noting that social media and fixed digital camera entry have amplified behaviors that after occurred out of public view.
She urged the general public to not excessively condemn the scholars, emphasizing steering and dialog over punishment.
“Teenagers can be teenagers, particularly when unsupervised. Let’s give them grace and have significant conversations with them,” she added.
Artist’s Accountability Questioned
Regardless of her empathy for the scholars, Yeakula strongly criticized Christoph the Change, saying the artist bears important accountability for the incident.
“Dancing with a minor in that method was utterly unacceptable. The artist ought to by no means have carried out such a track on a college campus,” she stated.
She known as for a ban on the artist from acting on faculty campuses and in areas the place youngsters are current, arguing that artists should be accountable for his or her craft and viewers.
“Know your viewers. For those who can’t train discretion, then penalties should comply with,” she added.
Faculty Authorities Additionally Blamed
Yeakula additionally faulted the varsity’s administration and workers, calling for an inner investigation.
“The adults within the room failed the scholars. One or two heads ought to roll,” she stated.
As investigations proceed, the incident has reignited nationwide discussions round little one safety, faculty supervision, and the accountability of artists performing in academic environments.
Public response has been combined, with some inserting blame squarely on the varsity’s administration for permitting the efficiency, whereas others criticized the artist for failing to contemplate his viewers.
Christoph The Change Apologizes for Inappropriate Content material Carried out at St Teresa Convent Catholic Faculty
In the meantime, the administration of Liberian musical artist Christoph The Change has issued a public apology following widespread criticism over an inappropriate verse carried out throughout a latest occasion at Convent Catholic Faculty.
In a press release launched to the press final Sunday night, the artist’s administration acknowledged {that a} verse unsuitable for minors was included in the course of the efficiency and expressed remorse over the incident.
Administration Accepts Accountability
In accordance with the assertion, Christoph’s workforce had supplied an permitted listing of songs deemed acceptable for the varsity viewers earlier than the occasion. Nevertheless, an unexpected scenario arose when college students audibly requested a specific viral verse in the course of the efficiency.
The administration clarified that the track in query, recognized as “XXX,” was created solely for grownup audiences and that Christoph has constantly discouraged minors from participating with such content material.
“Christoph has personally intervened up to now when college students have tried to recite the verse,” the assertion famous.
DJ Noncompliance Cited
The assertion additional defined that upon listening to the scholars’ chants, the administration workforce instantly instructed the DJ to vary the observe. Nevertheless, the instruction was not adopted, because the viewers had already begun chanting the track.
Regardless of this clarification, the administration conceded that the scenario shouldn’t have occurred.
“We acknowledge that this second shouldn’t have occurred,” the assertion stated.
Apology to Faculty and Mother and father
Christoph’s administration prolonged a proper apology to oldsters, the administration of St Teresa Convent Catholic Faculty, and followers who had been disenchanted by the incident.
The varsity was described as an establishment the artist holds in excessive regard. The assertion emphasised that whereas entertainers goal to interact their audiences, the workforce accepts full accountability for the lapse in efficiency protocol.
Dedication to Corrective Motion
Wanting forward, the administration disclosed plans to formally interact the varsity’s administration and supply an in-person apology within the coming days
The assertion reaffirmed Christoph’s dedication to accountable leisure, notably when performing in environments with younger audiences.
“Christoph is dedicated to studying from this expertise and stays devoted to upholding acceptable requirements in all performances,” the assertion concluded.
