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Gambian Authors New Book: Towards Africa’s Renewal

africa » gambia

The Point

Tuesday, June 26, 2007

A Gambian social scientist, Dr Jeggan C. Senghor, has co-edited a book titled Towards Africas Renewal, published by Ashgate Publishers in London. Dr...

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Kanilai to Be Transformed

africa » gambia » kanilai

The Point

Saturday, June 23, 2007

As Groundbreaking Cultural Fiesta Opens Kanilai, the birthplace of the Gambian leader, will be involved in a weekend celebration of culture as the...

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Maestro Glen Washington Show in Gambia

africa » gambia » bakau

The Point

Saturday, June 23, 2007

The Jamaican reggae heavyweight, Glen Washington, alongside his world-acclaimed star-studded band are set to set stage a days earth-trembling gig in...

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Ryu Kunda in Musical Show

africa » gambia » kanifing

The Point

Saturday, June 23, 2007

Tonight all roads lead to CaDO office opposite Standard Chartered Bank in Westfield where Ryu Kunda Company Ltd will organise a major musical show...

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NAYCO Launches Pilot Programmes on Arts and Craft Education

africa » gambia

The Point

Thursday, June 21, 2007

The National Association of Youth and Children Organisation (NAYCO), in collaboration with Cultural Association Geopardi (CAG) from Finland, recently...

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Wakilo

africa » gambia » brikama

Source: Wakilo

Tuesday, June 19, 2007

Wakilo means enthusiasm in the West African language, Mandinka, and is also a suitable epithet for this lively 8-piece funky Afroband. The rich West...

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Freaky Joe, Akon to Produce Combination Album

africa » gambia

The Point

Monday, June 18, 2007

USbased Senegalese born rapper Akon and Gambias topflight reggae artiste Freaky Joe are set to team up to produce a combination album due for release...

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Ndey Cham An Emerging Diva

africa » gambia

The Point

Monday, June 18, 2007

If there is any woman who demystifies the myth that Gambian women are no-doers in the music arena, then it is Ndey Cham, a Banjul-born music...

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Lack of Water and Electricity Delays Opening of Brikama Tourist Market - SECY Colley

africa » gambia » brikama

The Point

Wednesday, June 13, 2007

Hon Angela Colley, Secretary of State for Tourism and Culture, said last Monday at the National Assembly that the lack of water and electricity at...

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Sembene Ousman dies

africa » senegal

The Daily Observer Newspaper

Wednesday, June 13, 2007

Senegalese movie icon, Ousmane Sembene, died on Saturday evening in Dakar at the age of 84, following a protracted illness.Sembene, who will long be...

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