VOICED: From war to waves: Liberia's first surfer

Alfred, Liberia's first surfer, began surfing in Robertsport in 2005. Despite initial challenges and the impact of Liberia's civil war, he developed a passion for surfing after meeting an American surfer. Alfred's journey from a war-torn past to becoming a symbol of hope and growth in Liberia's surfing community is inspiring. The surfing community in Liberia has grown, with Alfred aiming to make a name for himself and his country in the surfing world.

What inspired Alfred to start surfing in Robertsport?

• His friend Benjamin

• A surfing competition

• A Californian surfer

• A local festival

How did Alfred manage to escape during the civil war?

• He disguised himself

• He hid in the mountains

• He ran to Monrovia

• He joined the rebels

What did Alfred do after returning to Robertsport post-war?

• He started a business

• He became a teacher

• He went back to school and fished

• He moved to another country

What event marked the beginning of Alfred's passion for surfing?

• Winning a surfing competition

• Receiving a surfboard from an American surfer

• Meeting a famous surfer

• Traveling to California

What is Alfred's ultimate goal in surfing?

• To travel the world

• To open a surf shop

• To become a surfing coach

• To be recognized as a great surfer