Gambia: Janjanbureh Celebrates 7th Kankurang Festival in Grand Style
[The Point] The 7th Edition of the Janjanbureh Kankurang Festival which was celebrated from the 26th to 28th of January 2024 has been described as one of its kind in the historic Island of Janjanbureh also known as McCarthy Island and Georgetown.
Gambia: Bansang Khalifate Receives Barrow
[The Point] The annual commemoration of Mawlud Nabi (Gamo), in honour of Prophet Muhammad SAWS, was celebrated in Bansang the night of Wednesday 27 September 2023 into the morning of Thursday the 28th. The Mawlud event was followed by the visit of His …
Gambia: ‘Murr’ – A Traditional Marriage Ceremony
[The Point] For centuries etched in stone, beings of African heritage have thrived on the tribal wonders and sacred practices that emanated from their divine ancestors who had traditional beliefs woven into the very depth of their souls.
Gambia: ‘Art Has Same Methodology With Science’
[The Point] Hassoum Ceesay, director general for the National Center for Arts and Culture (NCAC) and a historian has said that art has the same methodology with science. He added that the definition of art is old thinking. Mr Ceesay made this statement…
Gambia: Dancehall Artist Popcaan Recognises Gambia On Stage
[The Point] One of Jamaica’s most popular reggae and dancehall artistes, Andrae Hugh Sutherland, who is known professionally as Popcaan, has recognised The Gambia as he performed on stage at the Summerjam music festival in Cologne, Germany.
Gambia: Jizzle Plays At Summerjam, Meets Jamaican Legends Popcaan, Protoje
[The Point] Young Gambian star Jerreh Jallow, who goes by the stage name Jizzle, days passed performed at the Summerjam music festival in Germany, making him the first Gambian artiste, perhaps, to perform at the fêted international music festival.
Gambia: Minister Bah to Engage Cabinet, NA to Get Funds for NEF
[The Point] The minister for Tourism and Culture has vowed to ensure Gambian artistes are supported for economic upliftment and production of works that would reflect Gambian values and norms.
Gambia: NCAC Trains Banjul Historic Built Heritage Data Collectors
[The Point] Data Collectors for Inventorying Banjul’s Historic Buildings, Sites and Values for Informed Policy Drive towards Urban Heritage conservation on Friday concluded a training on Banjul Historic Inventory data collection at the National Museum …
Gambia: The Saxophone With Cannonball Adderly
[The Point] It is said that the piano is the fundamental instrument of jazz; however, it is also evident that as jazz music evolved the significance of other musical instruments became noticeable and the musicians who played those instruments became ve…
Gambia: Kora of King Jaliba Kuyateh to Release a Compilation Album Soon
[The Point] Gambian musician Jaliba Kuyateh will be releasing a compilation album in “the coming week”.