After long wait, the Senegalese Mbalax celebrity, Baba Mall, has already jetted into the country for a weekend celebration of music.

Baba Mall, whose sonorous voice helped bring Mbalax music to international ears, will be performing live alongside the famous Gambian koraist, Jaliba Kuyateh, Pa Omar Jack of Fish & Chips fame and Afro Manding Queen, Sambou Suso.

The show will jump-start today at Brikama Jokor and then Paradise Suites Hotel on Saturday. On Sunday, Jokor at Westfield intersection is expected to be virtually bursting at its seams as Baba Mall concludes the weekend celebration of music.

After a long delayed, the much talked about album “Njall” of Ndey Cham, a young Gambian female Mbalax star was out in the market last week.

Recorded at Alliance Franco Gambia Studio, this new album entitled  Njall was exclusively sponsored by Africell, The Gambia’s leading GSM service provider.

Njall cotains six tracks and a bonus track which is currently in big-boom in almost all the recording studios in the Greater Banjul Area.

Among the hit tunes in this album, includes a track dedicated to the late Alhagie Sankung Sillah (Njall), Jigeeni-Gambia, Mam Bamba, Ndawi Teyi and Buldem among others.

One of the hit tunes during the FiFa U-20 world cup called  “Road to Canada” is one of her singles that stormed the entire music industry at that time.

The road to Canada single by the young star put her on the spotlight .

Speaking to What’s On, Ndey Cham revealed that her career in music date back as far as in 1996 when she started advertisement on both the National Radio and TV noting that she also  write songs and participate in drama competitions.

“ My first single was called “Bulldem” meaning “Don’t go” in 1996. This track really rocked the music industry and this triggered a lot to admire me” she said.

Commenting on her Africell sponsorship package, Ndey Cham revealed that it was her road to Canada clip that motivated  the management of Africell to sponsor my album .

She further revealed that the sponsorship packages will last for two years .

According to her, she took part in the famous Nothinghill carnival held in the United Kingdom sometime ago, where  she performed alongside with other artistes from around the world.

Mohamed, the manager of the young sprouting talent, said plans are currently in the offing for the young star to performed with a live band.

According to him, they have so far produced about 500 copies and can be found in almost all the recording studios in the Greater Banjul Area.

“ The album was ready since 2005 but due to financial constraints the release of the album was delayed. I want to tell her fans that, let them go out for her latest album as it is on high demand. I wish to thanked Africell for a job well done and let them keep up the good momentum,” he said.

In  2008, Ndey Cham received a prestigious award as the best dressed  female artist , organised by Gam-Spirit  Music award at a ceremony held at the Kairaba Beach Hotel.

Few hours after sunset today, Brikama Jokor is expected to rise above nature in a magnificent grandeur.

At about 9pm local time tonight, no-one in Brikama will be left in doubt about the emerging fun-filled night as Alioune Mbaye Nder blows the mind of the audience at Brikama Jokor with his unique strong voice and orchestrated dance steps.

Tomorrow, the newly crowned King of Mbalax will stage another concert at the stately hall of Jama Hall of Kairaba Beach Hotel.

After sunset on Sunday, Jokor Westfield will come alive as Nder and his Le Setsima Group treats party-people to exciting tunes from their repertoire.

Organized by Njoofen Desire, Kharoum Aluminium and DBC Quality Design are co-sponsors of the shows.

The newly crowned king of Mbalax will, later this month, arrive in Banjul for three-day explosive concerts at various locations in the country. Invited by New Desire Njoofen, Alioune Mbaye Nder will first assume the center-stage on May 25that Brikama Jokor and then the exquisite Jama Hall on May 26th. Jokor Westfield at the Westfield interjection will get busy on May 27thas the Mbalax maestro crowns his journey of entertainment.

In April 1998, the Maslaa bi, a mbalax, salsa, dancehall, rap-group was formed in the heart of Banjul, the capital of the Gambia. This 4 man group created a style, reminiscent of old cultural songs and innovatively added the present day mbalax/salsa, dancehall beat with local chorus rap. This unique style has left the crew in a world of its own.

Maslaa bi is one of the most outstanding groups in the Gambian music scene. Their hit song in the debut album “Merro” – a home made version of “Guantanamera” – won the Gambian rap-award for the “best single” in July 1999 (www.africanhiphop.com).

The album titled “Bu Nui Merro” recorded in The Gambia and released in 1999 featured guest artists like Mass Lowe (backing vocals), Ahmed Choin, Agata Colley, Mustapha Faye from Youssou N'Dours band (arranger) and Thio M'baye (percussion). In 1999, they were invited as guest artists to perform at the Miss ECOWAS beauty contest in The Gambia. They also performed alongside Youssou N'Dour at the Senegalese summer outing as guest artists at the invitation of the Senegalese National TV. Maslaa bi have staged their own shows and also opened shows for artists like Baaba Maal, Daar j, Frankie Paul, Lucky Dube to name a few. They also produced several video clips which gained national attention in The Gambia and Senegal.

Masla bi, during their 3rd anniversary celebration released a new single “Duman” which is a wollof version of Shaggy’s “It wasn't me” song. One of their singles “Music” was featured in the “One Gambia” compilation album produced by the Suns of Light which gave an overview of Gambian music of the new millennium. In 2002, Masla bi went on a tour of the U.K.

After five years of silence, B Nui Merro Production proudly presents Maslaa Bi’s third album and new single “Alel” (wealth).

It took awhile to release the third album because the boys have being working not only for Senegambia but the international community as well. We know it took a bit longer than the fans expected but the boys have being working to be more professional in the music scene. Maslaa bi has been in studio with the person that adds spice into their music who is a well known person call Mustapha Faye of “Super Etoile”. He is the person that made the first two albums and he did the third together with Maslaa Bi .The arrangement was done by Mustapha Faye, the vocals are done by Nas, Tonton Bala, El Pacco and DJ Gunman, Korist Jalikebba Suso and percussionist Karim Mbaye (Cho Mbaye's brother).

The group is still with same members which shows that we are highly committed to the music owed to our fans. The message we got for our fans and the entire music industry is that we are still together and is going to be better this time. The group is working on an international project for the third album to be marketed internationally. All other promoters are welcome if they want to work with the group - as for the fans we are always going to give you our best. Contact info: gadasound@hotmail.com or jobizshowbiz@hotmail.co.uk

Maslaa –bi a four mbalax  group currently living in Europe are now back into the music scene after five years of silence. Currently they are busy working on their third CD album which is   expected to be  soon. However the group have  released one of the tracks to be part of their much awaited album entiled “Alel” meaning “Wealth’ is already out and can be found at www.myspace.com/maslaabigambia.

The young Gambian mbalax  singers who hailed from the city of Banjul left home soil some years ago and are working tirelessly to reach international stardom.

Maslaa bi was one time a household name in The Gambia with the released of a popular   album called “Bu Nui Merro” which stormed the music market.

Maslaa bi strong   captivating stage performances and common uniform oufits appearance admired  music lovers that earned them to gain more music fans among the youth folks.They comprises stars like Nas, Tonton Bala El Pacco, among others.

Basically, this new  album will be their first  art work while in Europe.

“We know it has took a bit longer than the fans expected but the we are working to be more professionals in the music scene .This tie round we are coming in a more maturer way,” Said Touray one of the newest member of the group.

Nevertheless, this upcoming album is going to be a mixed flavour as it was superbly crafted and tailored by renowned professionals in the music industry namely Mustapha Faye, a member of the Super Etoile .Mr Faye has been contributing to our works technically during our first two albums and also this coming  third album .However, in these newly recorded album  arrangement was done  few other individuals like  like ,EL Pacco and DJ Gunman , Korist Jali-Kebba Suso and percussionist Karim Mbaye (Cho Mbaye's brother). As of now, the group is still with same members that shows that the members  are highly committed to their music owed to their  fans .

“The final message we got for our fans and the entire music industry is great.We assured them that we are out here for them ,trying to give them the very best of  our musici.Let them et ready for this upcoming album..We hope our stuffs will be better this time as usual ,” said Gadaffi Touray.

Watch out for Maslaa Bi newest album soon.

Reports reaching What’s On ,has revealed that the Senegalese born Mbalax star Baba Maal and his group are currently warming up to storm the smiling coast of The Gambia sometime this coming easter Organised by Champions Sounds Promotion, this will be Baba Maal’s first concerts live in The Gambia this year and will witness the release of Maals new album.

In an interview with What’s On, The President Award winning DJ Lamin Cham of Champion Sounds said this upcoming event will be historic as will enable the Senegalese born international star to expose his new talents.

According to him, the main idea behind organising such concerts is to give music fans and music lovers the very best flavours from our Senegambian stars. Also it will give them the chance to share the rich culture of Senegambia and expose our artist to a international level. Watch out for Baba Maal Banjul concerts !!!!