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Having already walked all over Pitchfork's top albums and top tracks lists for 2007, M.I.A. will soon be coming to a television near you. The charismatic pusher of envelopes journeyed to Liberia to film an episode of the Canadian television/web series "4Real Liberia" [via NME.com]. She also blogged about the experience at length back in December 2006.

In the show-- available right now at "4Real"'s website-- M.I.A. meets activist and Youth Action International founder Kimmie Weeks and goes on a tour of his country. She also speaks with Liberian president Ellen Johnson-Sirleaf, drops in on Liberian children in an art class, and checks out one of Weeks' YAI programs.

Through his work with Youth Action International, Weeks seeks to rebuild war-torn African communities. A particular goal for Liberia is the rehabilitation of the thousands of child soldiers conscripted during the nation's horrific civil war (1989-1996) and the despotic rule of previous leader Charles Taylor.

Past "4Real" episodes have highlighted spots across the globe and featured such musical guests as Mos Def and Flea. The latest season, including the M.I.A. episode, airs on MTV Canada, Canada's CTV, and National Geographic International channels (outside the U.S., UK, and Canada) this March. The series is available online as well.