Activism is a noble cause but comes with endless challenges especially in societies deeply rooted in religion and tradition. In the Gambia, a woman taking up activism means giving away her religion and belief, leading to many trolls, especially social media. As we orange the world these days, we celebrate some exceptional female Gambian activists- […]

Photo: IRI The Gambia will be going to the polls on December 4th, 2021, the first presidential election since Yahya Jammeh’s loss in 2016. Incumbent Adama Barrow is challenged by his long political friend turn opposition Ousainou Darboe of UDP, well-known politician Halifa Sallah of PDOIS, Mama Kandeh of GDC, and Essa Faal. As 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 […]

Gambians at home and abroad are mourning the death of fearless journalist Pa Nderry Mbai after reports emerged about his death. According to reports, Mbai died in his adopted home in the United States on Monday, 22nd November 2021. A source told The Sisters Show that the– Gambian journalist– has been battling a chronicle disease […]

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 […]

In case you don’t know Ida Faal, she is a trailblazer, a Gambian female Auto Mechanic Engineer and entrepreneur– unapologetically owning the automotive industry of The Gambia! She is the Founder of ClockTvet Foundation, a foundation that advocates for TVET (Technical Vocational Educational Training) in The Gambia. But wait, is it easy to take up the automotive […]

Cany Jobe, Director of Exploration at The Gambia National Petroleum Corporation (GNPC)–has been named one of 50 Africa’s most inspirational female energy executives. This recognition came after being nominated and selected by the Africa Oil Week and Lean in Energy, leading Jobe to be part of the 2021 Power List. Africa Oil Week website, the […]

According to authorities in Sierra Leone, at least 84 people have died in a devastating fuel explosion in the country’s capital, Freetown, on Friday, leaving many injured. Mohamed Lamrane Bah, director of communications for Sierra Leone’s National Disaster Management Agency (NDMA), told CNN that several people were also in critical condition following the explosion. He […]

The U.K born Nigerian has a sweet and unbreakable spot between engineering and music and it’s ground breaking! With her motto “making Africa cool again”, the Nigerian artist and engineer Nissi Ogulu unapologetically balances the creative and engineering worlds perfectly. With a stunning Portillo of work in various fields, Nissi is a musician, art director […]

The stigma surrounding mental health is a significant problem in Africa, leading to many unpleasant things like suicide; thus, the topic’s conversation is vital. In The Gambia, mental health is a significant concern due to its prevalence rate and low access to treatment. Over the last 22 years of rule of the Jammeh regime, wives […]