'Money Empire' Christoph's Management did not pay US$15K to Rent SKD Stadium
Claim: Christoph the Change rented SKD for US $15,000.
Verdict: FALSE
Full Text: On July 29, 2025, popular Liberian entertainment promoter and radio broadcaster DJ Weezy made a public claim about the costs of hosting large-scale events in Liberia. In a Facebook post analyzing the financial requirements for organizing an event comparable to the Christoph The Change concert, Weezy stated that "Stadium rental: $15,000 USD."
The post generated significant public engagement, accumulating 1.2k reactions, 152 comments, and 18 shares, with many users expressing skepticism about the claimed amount.
The post generated significant public engagement, accumulating 1.2k reactions, 152 comments, and 18 shares, with many users expressing skepticism about the claimed amount.
The assertion was subsequently endorsed by Amara Konneh Jr., the artist's manager, who posted, "I just told DJ Weezy not to convince anyone that The Money Empire spent USD 15,000 to rent SKD. Liberians can argue about things they know nothing about. If you ever doubt the truth of this information, SKD is nearby; you can go there and find out for yourself."
Konneh's supporting post received 244 reactions, 42 comments, and one share.
Verification: To verify these claims, our team visited the Ministry of Youth and Sports, which oversees the Samuel Kanyon Doe Sports (SKD) Complex in collaboration with the Liberia Football Association.
During our visit, we met with officials from the Finance Department, led by Comptroller Tarnue Z. Morlu Sr., who facilitated a meeting with the minister, Cllr. Jerror Cole Bangalu. The minister then made several key clarifications:
The space was never booked by DJ Weezy for Money Empire. Instead, one Chris Leonard Peters served as the official representative for the booking process.
"I wish we were renting this facility for $15K because when people come, the only thing we tell them is that they will be responsible for the cost of fuel for the length of time they will stay, etc.," the minister said.
The minister said he authorized the release of all payment receipts related to the event, emphasizing transparency and public accountability.
Official documentation obtained from the ministry's finance department reveals the following:
Application Date: April 22, 2025
Applicant: Chris L. Peters (representing Money Empire)
Applicant: Chris L. Peters (representing Money Empire)
Official Cost Breakdown:
- Stadium rental (1 day): $2,000
- Sanitation materials (1 day): $1,000
- Staff/Workers (1 day): $1,500
- Fuel costs: $1,789.20
- Breakage fee: $500
- First Payment: July 23, 2025 - $3,394.60
- Second Payment: July 25, 2025 - LD$685,800.00 (equivalent to $3,394.00 at an exchange rate of 202 LRD/USD)
Total Amount Paid: $6,788.60
We contacted DJ Weezy, Amara Konneh Jr., and Chris Peters via WhatsApp for comment following our investigation. While all parties viewed our messages, none provided responses. This article will be updated should any of the mentioned individuals choose to respond.
Conclusion : Based on official documentation from the Ministry of Youth and Sports, the claim that The Money Empire, the organizer of famous Liberian rapper Christoph's July 26, 2025, SKD concert, paid US $15,000 to rent the Samuel Kanyon Doe Sports Complex is false.
The actual amount paid was $6,788.60—less than half of the claimed figure. The ministry confirmed that they do not charge $15,000 for stadium rentals, with the bulk of costs typically covering fuel and operational expenses rather than facility rental fees.
This case highlights the importance of verifying claims through official sources, particularly when discussing public facilities and government operations.
