Gambia: Estate Developer – TAF Authors Book That Seeks to Inspire African Children
[The Point] Renowned Gambian housing and real estate developer, Mustapha Njie, who goes by his sobriquet Taf, has authored an inspiring book dedicated to all African children, who dare to dream.
Gambia: Young Gambian Author to Launch New Book
[The Point] Young Gambian author, Laity Badjan is set to launch his new book titled: Smoke Of Sins. The book covers almost all trending factors in the globe that are more likely to be one of the most devastating situations since the existence of mankind.
Gambia: YWAG to Commemorate Kunta Kinteh Int’l Book Festival
[The Point] The Young Writers Association of The Gambia (YWAG) in partnership with Alliance Francais and the National Centre for Arts and Culture in a vision to create a Gambia firmly rooted in culture and values through the art of creative writing and…
Gambia: Literary Column – Gabriel J. Roberts (1926 – )
[The Point] Gabriel John Roberts was born in 1926 in Bathurst (Banjul). He studied in Great Britain, obtaining a Master’s Degree and a Post-graduate Diploma in Education. A renowned educationist, he rose to the position of Director of Education. He was…
Gambia: Nordic Leisure Cancels Operations to Gambia for Upcoming Winter Season
[The Point] The Nordic Leisure Travel Group, Stockholm, on Tuesday, 16th August 2022 cancelled its charter operation to Destination Gambia for the upcoming winter tourism season 2022, citing ‘current situation’ as the cause of the cancellation.
Gambia: Griots Are Fast Losing Their Value, Respect in Society … Says Renowned Griot
[The Point] For many years, Griots played an important role in local functions in communities. They have not only served as entertainers, but also custodians of oral history. The trade has survived centuries mainly narrating important historical events…
Gambia: Cultural Managers End Interpretation Forum for Site Managers
[The Point] Cultural managers drawn from Georgetown, Fort Bullen in Barra and Stone Circle sites recently completed a three-day heritage management organisation workshop on Heritage Interpretation for Site Managers.
Gambia: The Making of a Man Book Launched
[The Point] The newly launched book of HRH Oba (Rtn) Dr Moshood Kolawole Abolade (JP), the Ariwajoye 1 of Yoruba Community in The Gambia’s book titled – The Making of a Man is an epoch autobiography of his life.
Gambia: The Gambia Our Homeland Book Ready for Use
[The Point] A new published book called The Gambia Our Homeland – The National Anthem, authored by Paul T Mendy is ready for use.
Gambia: Jazz Appreciation – the Cotton Club in New York With Cab Calloway
[The Point] The story of jazz cannot be complete without reference to the venue that served as the springboard to fame for Duke Ellington and Cab Calloway, two of the most notable bandleaders of their time. The Cotton Club was the most famous of New Yo…