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Musa Njie a.k.a
Flying Lion Departs
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 Gone too soon, A born entertainer departs.
The Gambia has lost a seasoned multitalented
Rapper / Broadcaster / Artist / Actor / Radio
Presenter. Flying Lion's contribution to Gambian
showbiz was titanic
.Our deepest
sympathy to his family, friends and fans. May
the heavenly father bless his soul to RIP. Thank
you for all the wonderful memories. You will be
so deeply missed. |
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The Hottest
Gambian Songster Amie Dibba
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Amie
Dibba known to some as Amina, is an inspiring young woman that
is determined to make positive change in the life of the average
Gambian female. At age 21, she has gained so much admiration,
fame, popularity and respect from her mates and younger ones.
Amie was born of Gambian parents in Texas but has lived in
Minnesota since the age of two. Unlike most who would connect to
or take the Americanism, Amie has decided to stay connected to
her roots and strongly...Click
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Pencha
Bi's Ex-Hardcore Sing-Jay: Formerly, 'Hardo Ranks' ,'Principal'
and Now Called FlexMan
Flx-Man
has been in the music industry for over thirteen years. He
started doing music when he was at high school, and
simultaneously hosting a radio show called Pencha B Reggae and
Ragga showcase at Citizen FM in Kanifing Layout.After two years
of hosting this Radio Show he decided to form a musical group
with some of his colleagues and came up with the name Pencha B...Click
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Marion Georgestone,
Gambia's very own Marcia
Griffith |
 ‘Sunshine
is a new song set to break into the British R&B scene. The video shoot
of the yet-to-be released single confirmed the fact of the song been
tipped for imminent success. “It’s a great song and I bet it will go
places,” remarks the director of Northbound Production where the clip
was shot. “It has the appeal, and with the quality of its video clip I
think...Read
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Widely known by his music sobriquet as Mystic MC, a Gambian-Dannish based
reggae dancehall star has done it again. He is one of the Gambian..... He is
currently on promotional tour of Europe and the U.S for his second album...Read
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Jaliba Kuyateh
and his Kumareh Band combine both traditional and modern instruments and
styles. His band has existed for more than 18 years. He has extensively
toured Europe and America and is regarded today as the "Gambian Cultural
Ambassador".Taught under the tutelage of his father from the age of
five, Jaliba Kuyate is both a composer and a performer of calibre. A
humble artist who has not been blinded by his fame, Jaliba has composed
many songs conveying messages to the people...Read
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Lamin Saho
Aka Jali Lamin Saho, Son of the Late Great
Jali Yankuba Saho.
Is one of Gambias’ Hotest kora players who flourished in the Late 90s
when he was featured live on TV (GRTS) doing some amazing performance
alongside a band he formed. He has since established himself as a
professional artist and has produced an amazing list of hit songs and
Albums that are enjoyed by most Gambians who love and celebrate
traditional Gambian music and culture. Lamin's
full profile coming soon.
Watch video You gonna Love
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Jalex (Winner of the Smiling coast Riddim
Competition) |
Malang
Touray, aka Jalex, was born in the town of Bakau, in the Gambia. The
Grandson of a famous Griot, Jali Foday, he has been inspired by music
since his early childhood - an inspiration that came from his
grandfather's great work as a cultural musician
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Dr.Olugander
whose real name is Omar Ndong was born and brought up in The
Gambia. This young,popular, talented and versatile Gambian
musician started singing at a tender age through the inspiration of his
grandfather who was a great cultural musician...Read
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Is West
Africa’s most authentic Ragamuffin/SingJay international act. In
parallel with the most recent trend of reggae’s hottest offspring, ragga/bashment,
Jungle P has often been mistaken for a rooted Jamaican. His conscious
lyrical strength is unshakable, his patois is the proper dose achieved
in Kingston, Montego Bay, Mandeville...Read
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 Nancy
Nanz whose real name is Mammy Nancy Waggeh was born in Banjul on the 2nd
October 1986 at the street called Tobacco Road in The Gambia. Her father
is Ebou Waggeh a journalist who used to work at the Gambia Radio and
Television services (GRTS) and her mum is Ida Sosseh.
Nancy is a Muslim and rose in a well-cultured Muslim background. Her
great grand mother on her mum’s side was a great artist of her time who
was into acting and singing on cultural issues. She always sang for the
“Fanal” (Lanterns) during Christmas, New Year and other...Read
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 Sambou was born
in Banjul in the early 70s and unlike most young Gambian artists, she
hails from a griot family that really gave her a jumpstart in her
musical career. From 1991 to date, she has released lots of singles
including 'mindaan du diaam', which instantly became a hit song. Sambou
is about to release her debut album very soon.
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