Photos: Bob Johnson's New Hotel in Liberia Opens

Bob Johnson unveils his newest African venture | a luxury resort in Liberia.

Liberia's Resort - BET founder and chairman of The RLJ Companies, Bob Johnson, opened a luxury resort in Monrovia, Liberia in March of this year. RLJ Kendeja Resort & Villas sits on 13 acres of oceanfront property overlooking the Atlantic.

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Liberia's Resort - BET founder and chairman of The RLJ Companies, Bob Johnson, opened a luxury resort in Monrovia, Liberia in March of this year. RLJ Kendeja Resort & Villas sits on 13 acres of oceanfront property overlooking the Atlantic.

Grand Opening - Liberian President Ellen Johnson-Sirleaf, Ambassador Linda Thomas-Greenfield and Johnson chat during Kendeja’s opening ceremony. After attending the Clinton Global Initiative (CGI) two years ago, Johnson committed to mobilize $30 million for the West African nation after listening to President Johnson-Sirleaf’s appeal for support from American businesses. Not long after, he decided to build a hotel in Liberia. Before Kendeja, there had not been a new hotel in the nation in 20 years.

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Grand Opening - Liberian President Ellen Johnson-Sirleaf, Ambassador Linda Thomas-Greenfield and Johnson chat during Kendeja’s opening ceremony. After attending the Clinton Global Initiative (CGI) two years ago, Johnson committed to mobilize $30 million for the West African nation after listening to President Johnson-Sirleaf’s appeal for support from American businesses. Not long after, he decided to build a hotel in Liberia. Before Kendeja, there had not been a new hotel in the nation in 20 years.

Bob Johnson - “I believe passionately that African Americans have a responsibility to support Liberia and it is important to ensure that President Sirleaf succeeds in her ongoing effort in rebuilding the country,” Johnson said when talking about the hotel.

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Bob Johnson - “I believe passionately that African Americans have a responsibility to support Liberia and it is important to ensure that President Sirleaf succeeds in her ongoing effort in rebuilding the country,” Johnson said when talking about the hotel.

Business Amenities - Kendeja boasts fully-equipped conference facilities, business centers and meeting spaces, which are able to host large or small groups, receptions and corporate banquets.

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Business Amenities - Kendeja boasts fully-equipped conference facilities, business centers and meeting spaces, which are able to host large or small groups, receptions and corporate banquets.

Ceremony - A young dancer performs during the Kendeja grand opening reception.

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Ceremony - A young dancer performs during the Kendeja grand opening reception.

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First Class - The 76-room villa-style hotel provides first-class amenities for domestic and international travelers.

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First Class - The 76-room villa-style hotel provides first-class amenities for domestic and international travelers.

Full-Service Spa - The resort also offers a full-service spa, providing a relaxing escape to business travelers and vacationers alike.

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Full-Service Spa - The resort also offers a full-service spa, providing a relaxing escape to business travelers and vacationers alike.

Poolside Bar - Tables by the resort’s poolside are pictured here on the opening day ceremony. In addition to tennis courts, an on-site restaurant and a spa, the property also features a poolside bar.

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Poolside Bar - Tables by the resort’s poolside are pictured here on the opening day ceremony. In addition to tennis courts, an on-site restaurant and a spa, the property also features a poolside bar.

Beach View - Visitors to the resort are also treated to scenic ocean views and access to the beach.

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Beach View - Visitors to the resort are also treated to scenic ocean views and access to the beach.