Gambian Movies: Toils of young filmmakers

As the African film industry continues to evolve and many youngsters get commendations in their various countries and abroad, young Gambian filmmakers continue to stumble to gain recognition, opportunities, and income. Over the years, the Gambia’s film industry has attracted…

Kora: the 21-string West African harp-lute founded in Gambia

Kora, the 21-string West African ‘harp-lute’ of the Mandinka ethnic group played by members of the four griot (hereditary musician) families, namely Kouyateh, Jobarteh, Suso and Conteh, is a xylophone founded in The Gambia – a tiny West African country…

The Factories Turning West Africa’s Fish Into Powder

Gunjur, a town of some 15,000 people, sits on the Atlantic coastline of the southern Gambia, the smallest country on the African continent. During the day, its white-sand beaches are full of activity. Fishermen steer long, vibrantly painted wooden canoes,…

Gambia U-20 Coach Mattar M’Boge Decorated

The Gambia Football Coaches Association (GFCA) in partnership with The Gambia Football Federation (GFF) on Tuesday decorated the U-20 Head Coach Mattar M’Boge for his achievements since his appointment into the role. The presentation ceremony was held at the Football…

Top Senegalese Musician Thione Seck dies age 66

Information has reached CTV Africa that legendary Senegalese musician Thione Seck has died after a brief illness in the city of Dakar. Seck who battled it out with the likes of Youssou Ndour in Senegal’s Mbalax music scene for many…