Featured Photo: Bitz First, African music dominated globally in 2021, and Africans could not be prouder. But Gambian music has its high points too! After a global halt of activities, including the musical activities in 2020, many Gambian artists cancelled their shows. They postponed some of their projects, but one could say it helped them […]

From hosting amazing music shows to releasing great songs, ST Singhateh is undeniably The Gambia’s living legends in music, and we love to see that. Called by fans with different names like “Brikama Boyo”, “Saluto”, and “Respecto”, the singer knows how to reflect his society in his music, making it for many to relate and […]

Miss South Africa Lalela Mswane has emerged as the second runner-up at the just concluded Miss Universe 2021��������������������������� after representing her country without the government’s support. South African authorities withdrew their support for her while protesting against Israel’s treatment of Palestinians, though the or”font-weight: 400;”>In a BBC report, the country’s Arts and Culture minister Nathi […]

The Afro manding music duo Oboy and Gambian child– has become the first-ever Gambian artists to receive a youtube silver award in the history of Gambian music. The award recognizes them passing 100,000 subscribers on the popular video-sharing platform. On their social platforms, the duo wrote, “thanks to our able fans for making this possible […]

Among Forbes 100 most powerful women 2021 include three African women– Nigeria’s former finance minister and the World Trade Organisation boss Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, Media Mogul Mo Abudu, and Tanzania’s first female president Samia Suluhu Hassan. This year’s list marks the 18th annual 100 most powerful list, which includes 19 world leaders, 40 CEOs, an immunologist, and a […]

Photo: Grammy On Tuesday, November 23, the Recording Academy revealed the list of Nominees for the 64th Grammy Awards scheduled for January 31, 2022, and Africa is well represented. The African nominees include Nigeria’s Afrobeat star Wizkid, the African giant Burna Boy, the talented Tems, Black Coffee of South Africa, the legendary Angelique Kidjo, and […]

Award-winning artist and Nigerian afrobeat star Davido has announced he will donate more than $600 000 to orphanages across Nigeria as part of his birthday celebrations. This came after the Nigerian star– ask fans who trust “I’ve given you a hit song” to send money to a bank account he detailed under his name, intending […]

Award-winning Gambian actress and media personality Mariama Colley has been named one of the 60 Most Influential African Women in Media 2021 by the Ladies in Media Organization. The list of 60 features some of Africa’s female media entrepreneurs, leaders, activists, and entertainers. This year’s theme is “celebrating the impacts of African women in media […]

Music is a potent tool for uplifting and celebrating women at all stages of their lives. Many of us turn to music when dealing with uncertainties in our lives or when in a celebrating mood. Across the African continent, African artists—have used music to support, fight, advocate and celebrate African women making notable changes in […]

Pa Salieu– is undoubtedly one of the fastest-growing artists living in the U.K., blending rap, dancehall and afrobeat to entertain and be a voice. From his style of music and delivery to his fashion, British Gambian rapper Pa Salieu leaves no stone unturned to put The Gambia on the global music stage. After releasing his debut […]