Mz Pillz

Mz Pillz
Background information
Born
Jackie B. Ofori-Attah

Bushrod Island, Liberia
Genres
Occupations
InstrumentKeyboard
Years active2017–present
LabelIndependent

Jackie B. Ofori-Attah (born September 8, 1996), known professionally as Mz Pillz, is a Liberian-Ghanaian rapper, singer, and songwriter. Her socially conscious music addresses marginalized groups in Liberia, particularly the zogos and disadvantaged street youth.[1] She has been profiled by the BBC World Service.

Career

Mz Pillz started making music in the mid-2010s, and blended hip-hop, reggae, and dancehall styles together. In 2017, she was profiled by AllAfrica.com in an article that described her music as focused on advocacy for neglected and destitute people in Liberian society, particularly individuals commonly referred to as zogos.[2]

In January 2018, AllAfrica.com listed Mz Pillz among Liberian artists to look out for, highlighting her presence in the country's music industry and her advocacy-driven lyrical content.[3] She was also featured in HipHop African's coverage of a video showcasing eight female Liberian emcees, placing her among women artists in Liberia's hip-hop scene.[4]

BBC coverage

Mz Pillz was featured in a BBC World Service Assignment report titled "The Zogos of Liberia," which examined Liberia's underclass, specifically zogos, and referenced her song "Zogo" as part of broader commentary on the group's social marginalization and stigmatization. Pillz was quoted advocating rehabilitation rather than imprisonment for zogos.[5][6]

Artistry and influences

Pillz's work frequently addresses themes of social inequality, youth marginalization, and urban life in post-war Liberia. Her music has been noted in media coverage for engaging with issues affecting disadvantaged and excluded communities, drawing attention to the lived experiences of Liberia's underclass through both lyrics and public commentary.[2]

Discography

Singles

  • "HBD Mama LIB" (2017)[7]
  • "Pillz Pon The Replay" (2017)[8]
  • "Pillz Diva" (2017)[9]
  • "Zogo" (2017)[10]
  • "Good Life" (2023)[11]
  • "Nobody" (2023)[12]
  • "Bossy" (2025)[13]

Collaborations

  • "Wahwah Pillz" feat. Royal Debusta Pain (2017)[14]
  • "Feeling You Bad Way" feat. PCK (2019)[15]
  • "Puna Nini" feat. Tamba Hali[16]
  • "Fuck It Up" feat. Tamba Hali (2021)[17]
  • "No More" feat. Faithvonic (2023)[18]
  • "Scam" feat. Micboi (2025)[19]

Awards and recognition

Mz Pillz has received several nominations at Liberian music awards:

See also

Reference list

  1. ^ "Pillz: The Voice of Liberia's urban streets". Music In Africa. 2026-01-29. Retrieved 2026-02-03.
  2. ^ a b Dopoe, Robin (September 7, 2017). "Liberia: Meet Pillz, the Zogos' Queen". All Africa. Retrieved January 8, 2026.
  3. ^ Dopoe, Robin (January 11, 2018). "Liberia: Artists to Look Out for in 2018". All Africa. Retrieved January 8, 2026.
  4. ^ "Recent video showcases 8 female Liberian emcees". The Hip Hop African. 2019-03-30. Retrieved 2026-01-08.
  5. ^ "BBC World Service – Assignment, The Zogos of Liberia, Forgotten Child Soldiers – The song 'Zogo' by Liberian-Ghanaian rapper Pillz is about the underclass blamed for many crimes in Liberia". BBC. Retrieved 2026-01-08.
  6. ^ "Listen to The Zogos of Liberia on Podcast9". podcast9.com. Retrieved 2026-01-08.
  7. ^ July 26 ( HBD Mama LIB )_Prod.by Stone Luckshine, retrieved 2026-01-08
  8. ^ PiLLz Pon The Replay, retrieved 2026-01-08
  9. ^ PiLLz Diva, retrieved 2026-01-08
  10. ^ Zoko, retrieved 2026-01-08
  11. ^ Good Life – Single by MZ PILLZ on Apple Music, 2023-01-07, retrieved 2026-01-08
  12. ^ Nobody – Single by MZ PILLZ on Apple Music, 2023-06-25, retrieved 2026-01-08
  13. ^ Bossy – Single by MZ PILLZ on Apple Music, 2025-08-09, retrieved 2026-01-08
  14. ^ Wahwah PiLLz Ft. Royal Debusta Pain, retrieved 2026-01-08
  15. ^ Feeling You Badway (feat. PCK) – Single by MZ PILLZ on Apple Music, 2019-04-21, retrieved 2026-01-08
  16. ^ Mitchell, Tracy (2019-01-23). "Pillz and Tamba Hali Gets the Music Scene on Their Feet with "Puna Ni Ni" Music Video". RESPECT. | The Photo Journal of Hip-Hop Culture. Retrieved 2026-01-08.
  17. ^ F**k it up (feat. Tamba Hali) – Single by MZ PILLZ on Apple Music, 2021-04-17, retrieved 2026-01-08
  18. ^ No More (feat. Faith Vonic) – Single by MZ PILLZ on Apple Music, 2023-05-11, retrieved 2026-01-08
  19. ^ Scam (feat. Micboi) – Single by MZ PILLZ on Apple Music, 2025-12-12, retrieved 2026-01-08
  20. ^ "Liberia Music Awards 2018: Stunna tops list of nominees". Music in Africa. 2018-11-09. Retrieved 2026-01-08.
  21. ^ "TunesLiberia Music Awards 2019: Full list of nominees". Music in Africa. 2019-01-22. Retrieved 2026-01-08.
  22. ^ a b "Liberia Music Awards 2019: All the winners". Music in Africa. 2019-11-19. Retrieved 2026-01-08.
  23. ^ Dawn, The New (November 19, 2019). "Winners 2019 MTN Liberia Music Award". All Africa. Retrieved January 8, 2026.
  24. ^ Dawn, New (2019-11-19). "Bucy Raw, others win MTN Liberia music award". Liberia news The New Dawn Liberia, premier resource for latest news. Retrieved 2026-01-08.
  25. ^ "TunesLiberia Music Awards 2020: All the winners". Music in Africa. 2020-02-25. Retrieved 2026-01-08.
  26. ^ "MTN Liberia Music Awards 2020: All the nominees". Music in Africa. 2020-09-28. Retrieved 2026-01-08.
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