Gambia: Sunu Fest 2024 Announces Star-Studded Artistes Lineup

[The Point] In what is expected to be an electrifying moment in the history of Gambian showbiz, Sunu Fest 2024 has announced an extraordinary artistes’ line-up that is set to headline at its highly-anticipated event, featuring some of Gambia’s most cel…

Gambia: NCAC Partners Bcc to Observe Africa World Heritage Day

[The Point] Celebrating the exceptional cultural and natural heritage of the African continent, the National Centre for Arts and Culture in partnership with the Banjul City Council (BCC) and others commemorated the 9th edition of the Africa World Herit…

Gambia: 30 Banjul Youth Trained On Heritage Tour Guiding

[Foroyaa] The National Centre for Arts and Culture in collaboration with Banjul-Ostend Link, on Friday 8th March 2024 concluded a five-day training for 30 selected youth of Banjul on heritage tour guiding and skills on communication, at the Crab Island…

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…