Often when colonialism and its effects on the African context are discussed, it is common to picture invaders whose backgrounds are so far removed from the indigenous population the will seek to oppress However, it is best those preconceived notions get challenged, as the reality of the situation can be far more complex as is the case with the history of Liberia as a nation. Whilst not necessarily considered a colonized country, it would be an injustice not to recognise tha