4REAL TV series on Kimmie Weeks aired around the world
Youth Action International’s founder and Executive Director Kimmie Weeks was featured in on a MTV and Discovery Channel reality series called 4Real. Hosted by Sol Guy, the show takes pop star MIA to Liberia to explore Kimmie’s work to transform his country.As children of war, Sri Lankan rap maven M.I.A. and Liberian child advocate Kimmie Weeks know much about the devastation of civil war on countries, families and neighbors. Bringing M.I.A. to post-war Liberia, Sol introduced M.I.A. to Kimmie and showcased his work to help young people rebuild their lives and their country. Forced into a refugee camp, Kimmie formed his first NGO at a young age and became one of the most wanted men in Liberia. But Kimmie’s reputation for helping others has earned him an invite to meet with Liberia’s first female president, and he brought M.I.A. and Sol along for the gathering. Afterwards, Kimmie enlisted Sol and M.I.A.’s help to repair the first playground in post-war Liberia – a symbolic example of the healing process. Mobbed at the marketplace, Sol and M.I.A. headed back to the block for a party where she performed ‘World Town’ – inspired by her visit to Liberia. An impromptu dance-off showed off the spirit of a people working towards a better life and brighter future. The 4Real series is aired in 133 countries and 35 languages.WATCH PREVIEWS