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A Glossary of Gambian Terms [FICTION]

Ida: a common first name, in Gambia. (After I met Ida, I began to notice other Idas in my life. I have counted six, in total, since then - always I have stopped to speak with them.)

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A Glossary of Gambian Terms [FICTION]

Nyibsi Bi ( Part 1)

This afternoon, I was informed by Mrs. Janneh that Hassan was in town. I totally believed her because though she was a gossip, she was the genuine type....

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Nyibsi Bi ( Part 1)

Music Meets Runway

Introducing Music Meets Runway at Coco Ocean Resort and Spa 28th October 2011 - don't miss it. 

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Music Meets Runway

Three Gambian Women (by Amran Gaye)

  How could a surname be more beautiful. A melody, running from the J to the w, that dip at the a, and then the delicious double rise of the two ll, that pleasant surprise in the middle of the name, waiting to be discovered, as you call her and she turns, her eyes wide, suddenly attentive...

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Three Gambian Women (by Amran Gaye)

Songs of Three Sisters (Story 2) - Poem 1

    In despair my mother sat Staring deep into my eyes Too young to understand it’

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Songs of Three Sisters (Story 2) - Poem 1

Garlic Fish, Shrimps and Potatoes

    You want to do something different for a date night? Well think no more! Taking the time to cook with your partner is a perfect idea! Soul music, candlelit and whatever you want to add to night ….., ….., …… and …… :- fill in the blanks! *wink*

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Garlic Fish, Shrimps and Potatoes
Best of Balafong Ebook
A Glossary of Gambian Terms [FICTION]
Nyibsi Bi (Part 1)
Music Meets Runway
Three Gambian Women
THE JOURNEY – 1
Garlic Fish, Shrimps and Potatoes

 

True Ease in Writing comes from Art, not Chance, As those move easiest who have learned to dance. - Alexander Pope

Banjul My City

Banjul is a city with one thorough way (Denton Bridge) and it is boarded by the river with a majestic panoramic view of Barra also known as Wala Deh facing north, Lamin, Mandinary and Bonto facing south. The city of Banjul is a blessed city and most soldiers of god (Sahou Oumar Futiu Taal, Mam Mawdo Malick, Sayerr Matty Bah, Maba Jahou, Mam Mass Kah, Ibrahim Niass and Serign Touba) have left their imprint in the city. Most compounds in the city have alternate access points called (port) and this was done for a specific reason by the elders of the city. These ports act as social conduits to facilitate and resolve social issues of Banjul and also maintain the social safety net of the city.

Olympics 2012: A Failed Olympic

 

With every Olympic Games new heroes and role models are born. Last year’s Olympics was no different, whether it was the story of Mo Farah of Britain, who came to the UK as a refugee when he was ten years old and ended up winning 2 goal medals for his host nation, or the story of Read more »

In Response To The Gambia’s Pen

About two weeks ago, I got home tired, after a day of rigorous school work. In one of my classes, the lecturer had digressed into the growing relevance of e-reputation as a criterion for employment. Once I’d completed my daily routine, I turned to the all-efficient Google to see what traces I had left, and continue to leave on the Internet. An article in the Daily Observer caught my attention and I got even more excited when I read the signature: that of The Gambia’s Pen, Momodou Sabally. It was an opinion piece (“To Gambian Women: Love, Honour And Respect!”), written to celebrate Gambian women on the occasion of International Women’s Day. In one paragraph, the author wrote “To the young ones, the up-and-coming I say keep it up and don’t you ever give up! There are thousands of young Gambian girls with great promise but let me mention a few I’ve recognised of late: Jama Jack, Aisha Sulayman Keita and Satang Nabaneh.

ON WAITING?

 

Personally, I think it’s rude to keep people waiting, especially without apologies or updates as to when the wait could end. For me, the longer I wait the more ticked off I get; perhaps to the point where I'm no longer interested in the agenda.

We seem to keep people waiting for everything! We run late for dates, brides keep guests waiting at the wedding (I know it’s your day, but come on), event organizers just can't seem to start their programs, the list goes on. However, I'm yet to hear of anyone that was late for an appointment at the US Embassy or the British High Commission.

Apr 19, 2013

Suma Doomu Ndeye

 

(Adapted from the Legend of Ndateh and Khandiou)

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Suñu Waxtaaneh Juboo: The Case for a Free Press in Gambia

 

ñu ni nee na / ñu ni nee na

ñore bokk rewe mi 

ñu ni nee na / ñu ni nee na
neh ñu yaatal geew bi
 
ootay man ta ñakk naam
y su ñu Waxtaaneh juboo…
 
Yaatal Gueew, Pape & Cheikh
 
 
 
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In May 1922, in Dakar, Edward Francis Small published the first issue of the *The Gambia Outlook and Senegambian Reporter*. This was after the so-called Balanghar incident, when Small had gotten into a physical altercation with a colleague, costing him his job. Small’s criticism of government policies at this point had already put him on the wrong side of the colonial administrators.

Taxi drivers & Ebou and the Handicaps


- gaawal taka sa seatbelt be sister
- si lolu laa neka deh driver, sore tey-lore dinga giss.
- poe-liss yaa dut teylu nak.

She grudgingly wore her seat belt on. The impatience this driver is showing her is not helping her grumpy mood. She felt his eyes on her as she clipped in the seatbelt and looked onto the road.

- danga merr ni sis? He smiled toothily.
Waa balal ma. Wy dangaa seyt neh do si newn. Newn lee morye sunj sutura. Taxi amut haalis, Ti lu tuty linj seh am, poe-liss yi nangu kor sunj loho.

She eased into her seat, feeling her muscles relax from their previous tense state. She quite understood where the driver was getting at.

- "maneh choii yek driver yi yopa em." A passenger at the back seat chimed in.
- "Yen dengen day tonj. Door len am licence bu correct sah jarpa talli yi di high speed.

Mar 17, 2013

Spiritual Dilemma

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I hear his voice calling out loud Rolling my name around his tongue Seductive whispers, a softness that's hard to resist Yet loud enough to drown out all other voices Of reason, of sanity, of maturity and spirituality A jealous lover, yearning to have me all to himself To hold tight and together, explore forbidden lands Blanking out all consciousness; my mind his prisoner Lust blinding my vision, so he's all I see.   Seconds of rationality tell me to halt and revert Retrace my steps and keep to the straight path A path of righteousness that'll gain me eternal favour One void of regrets, disgust and shame But I give in to the temptations of my flesh Subsequently owned by that which I own Desire overpowers me, the voice of reason fades God's forgiving nature, I take for granted As I get closer to my short-lived pleasure.

The Reunion (or “Three Girls Around a Table”) [FICTION]

 

- Hey bro baalal ma nak - awe ma...
- Kee kan la nii? 
- Daf maa nyaan di - hamute neh maa ko gaynaa broke... hey dimbaleh ma bro - hanaa nga ute nyowe nyu borka..
- Hahaha - woye! 
- Turnal rek - bull am eye contact ak morm...
- Narr baang kore daaha...
- Hayy yowe lii russ lu na deh - haa ma seht ndah am naa dara...
- Waaneh dot com. yowe dinga ever change?
- Nee la mel deh - hanaa danga faateh timey school - sarahtu kat bunj rormba..
- Jang ha bi joh ko haalis! Wah nga dayga! Nyorm Matarr One Eye..
- Heeeei! Ana koe ku?
- Deyorn na di!
- Hai! Kanj!
- Like three years ago - dama call kerr suma yaaye di ma ko wah..