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…