The approachable and down to earth griot commonly and fondly nicknamed Jali Seattle discusses the history of Fulladou, Toumana, and the then fortress of Tambasansang. Pa Suso, who is based in the United States, elaborates on his own personal heritage. In that he stated that Jalis (griots) of the past […]
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GCC Revamps Executive Line Up
Press Release GCC revamping to meeting ongoing challenges The Gambia Consultative Council, in order to meet past and new challenges, has revamped its executive. In light of the recent resignation of a high profile member, Mr. Falai Baldeh, and the aborted effort to restore democracy and the rule of law […]
Origin Of The Word ‘Aku’
By Yusef Taylor ‘Aku a ye seneya‘ [wash it until it is clean] is a Mandingo phrase. Apparently this is where the name Aku name originates from. The Akus are an African tribe in The Gambia that are descendants of freed slaves. Akus mostly go by the last names such […]
The Cartoon Character
By Baba Galleh Jallow Hashtag Momla Rekati, Managing Director of Minimal Farms Unlimited was a favorite subject of cartoonists in our little town. Their interest in him was enhanced by the great man himself, who repeatedly proclaimed that he liked caricatures of him because “these nice distortions of my anatomy […]
Woman Jailed For Refusing To Take Off Hijab
A city judge in Georgia has in the past eight days barred two Muslim women wearing Islamic headscarves from entering his courtroom, jailing one, and prompting an inquiry from the civil rights office at the US department of justice. Judge Keith Rollins of Douglasville, Georgia, yesterday ordered Lisa Valentine, 41, […]
Remembering Malcolm X
REMEMBERING MALCOLM X /EL HAJJ MALIK SHABAZZ MAY 19, 1925 — FEBRUARY 21, 1965 By Sainey Faye He was one of our African revolutionary freedom fighters, who contributed immensely to our liberation struggle. He helped influence the political consciousness of Black Americans, during the Civil Rights struggle in the U.S.A.; […]
Mzbel Criticised For ‘Anti-Christian’ Comments
Popular Ghanaian artise, Mzbel, has angered some of her fans when she declared that she does not believe in Jesus Christ as he is a fictitious version of an ancient Egyptian deity. “I don’t want to offend anybody. I used to believe in ‘it’ but eerrmm, I did my own […]
Terrorism Is Definitely Not Welcome In Islam
By Lamin Saddam Sanyang, The Netherlands Islam never tolerates unprovoked aggression from its own side; Muslims are commanded in the Glorious Qur’an not to begin hostilities, embark on any act of aggression, violate the rights of others, or harm the innocent. Even hurting or destroying animals or trees is forbidden. […]
Will The Minnesota Federal Courts Deliver Justice? Part 5
By Yero Jallow After I ran part 1 to 4 on whether the Minnesota Federal Courts will deliver justice in the trial of the trio (Papa Faal, Cherno Njie, and Alhagie Saidy Barrow), I wanted make the intended final submission, part 5, very interactive for readers. It will capture the […]
Senegal Woman Burns Her Kids To Death
A Senegalese mother of three was accused of burning her kids to death, in protest against her husband’s right to have full custody over the kids. Read details in the story below by www.mirror.com: “A mother allegedly locked her three daughters in a shed and burned them alive while her […]
The Diaspora Trifecta
FIRST and FOREMOST, let me make a disclaimer here that this author is aware and tracking that currently emotions and sentiments are high, given recent developments. In this background, it will be extremely difficult to set aside emotions and use professional judgment. As such, this piece is presented in the […]
What About Love
By Momodou Ndow Do you remember that someone in your adolescent years who made your heart thump and hands sweat? Seeing them became terrifying and exhilarating. Would you see them at school? See them in the street? You hoped and prayed. But when your wishes were granted, and you got […]