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- […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

The athletics community and the world have joined Kenyans to mourn the death of world championship medalist Agnes Tirop. According to reports, Tirop, 25, was found dead in her home in Iten “When officers got in the house, they found Tirop on the bed, and there was a pool of blood on the floor,” said […]

Women in The Gambia have been at the forefront of fighting breast cancer through various activities. Apart from raising awareness, women have pressured the Gambian government to provide the necessary health equipment to accommodate breast cancer patients. Despite the continuous engagement with the government, most women diagnosed with breast cancer have traveled to neighboring Senegal […]