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Features: "Suu Kiang," the Song: Reflections on Home in a Changing Kombo
I recently came across the song Suu Kiang on TikTok, performed by Jali Sunkari. A chorus of the song goes: Ntolu yaa be suu le, Kiang Fa niŋ diyaa Suu be ñaadii Kiang Fa niŋ diyaa Ntolu be kaŋ kiliŋ ne Fa niŋ diyaa Maŋ moo bo moo to Fa niŋ diyaa It is one of the most beautiful Mandinka cultural songs I have heard in recent months. More than a melody, it is an affirmation of belonging — a celebration of Kiang not merely as a geographical place but as 𝐒𝐮𝐮 : home, heritage, m

Dr Kebba S. Bojang
3 days ago11 min read


𝐒𝐮𝐩𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭 𝐎𝐮𝐫 𝐎𝐰𝐧 𝐆𝐚𝐦𝐛𝐢𝐚𝐧 𝐅𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐝𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐂𝐮𝐥𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐚𝐥 𝐍𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭 𝐌𝐚𝐤𝐞𝐬 𝐇𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐨𝐫𝐢𝐜 𝐃𝐞𝐛𝐮𝐭 𝐢𝐧 𝐒𝐮𝐤𝐮𝐭𝐚
The inaugural edition of the Support Our Own Gambian Foundation Cultural Night was successfully held on Saturday, 27 June 2026, at the Sukuta Event Garden, bringing together Gambians and lovers of the country’s rich cultural heritage in a colourful celebration of tradition, unity, and national identity. The event, organised by the Support Our Own Gambian Foundation, attracted a large audience from across the country and the diaspora, all united by a shared passion for preserv

Gunjuronline.com
Jun 292 min read


What If We Stop Performing the Lie? The Architecture of Predation in The Gambia
By Dave Manneh, Securing Futures: Land Rights Action Collaborative (SFLRAC) | 13/04/2026 In December, I described the Gambian state as predatory by design, built to break us. In February, I exposed its survival mechanism: ritual compliance. Citizens perform legitimacy daily without knowing it. Both pieces asked diagnostic questions. This piece asks the necessary third. If the architecture depends on our performance, what happens when we stop feeding it? Three Refusals That S

Dave Manneh
Apr 139 min read


Prince Henry’s Grammar School Volunteers Explore Gambian History and Support Conservation in Gunjur
A group of summer volunteers from Prince Henry’s Grammar School, working with UK-based organisation Venture Force, have been immersing...

Gunjuronline.com
Jul 12, 20252 min read


Gambian Cultural Promoter Njok Malik Jeng Honoured with British Empire Medal
London, UK – 14 June 2025 – UK-based Gambian cultural promoter Njok Malik Jeng has been awarded the British Empire Medal (BEM) by His...

Gunjuronline.com
Jun 14, 20252 min read


Jaliba Kuyateh Releases New Song “Titaro” As He Prepares for Highly Anticipated Album Launch
Jaliba Kuyateh, widely celebrated as the “King of Kora,” has released a new song titled “Titaro”, which is part of his upcoming album. In...

Gunjuronline.com
Dec 24, 20242 min read


The Gambia High Commissioner to the UK recognises the Kombo Sillah Association
The Gambia High Commissioner to the UK Her Excellency Fatou Bom Bensuda has recognised Kombo Sillah Association

GunjurOnline
Aug 5, 20244 min read


Sun Prairie Islamic Center officials meet the City Mayor, Paul Esser and Chief of Police, Michael Steffes
At a colorful event held at the City Library on February 25th, the top City officials met with the members of Sun Prairie Islamic Center...

Abubacarr Jammeh
Feb 29, 20242 min read


Opinion: The Ritual Destruction of Wealth: Balancing Tradition and Economic Realities | Gunjuronline.com
In the span of a week, I found myself invited to four weddings in The Gambia. Each of these celebrations spanned four days, adorned with...

Sulayman (Saul) Njie
Jan 25, 20242 min read


Commentary: An Opinion on the Banning of FGM in The Gambia
For a while now, there has been a growing call from some parliamentarians in our National Assembly as well as from Islamic scholars to...
Dr. Bakary J. Sonko
Oct 6, 20236 min read


Gunjur children in danger at beach mosque, as child dies
Children as young as five are being exposed to risk of sexual harassment and physical harm at the beach mosque in Gunjur. A US-based...

Sainey Darboe
Apr 13, 20232 min read


OPINION: HARUNA DRAMMEH'S DEBATE OF ARTIFICIAL HAIRS
I was FASCINATED with the hair dress of the ladies and the medium of communication during the debate. Why all the women put on false hair...

Lamin Darboe, Leicester, UK
Aug 26, 20212 min read


Commentary: My long-held dream finally came true!
The Gambia's Point newspaper has reported that the University of The Gambia, on Thursday 6 May 2021, gathered stakeholders to validate...

Basidia M Drammeh
May 11, 20212 min read


Featured: When the African child is punished for speaking their native language!
According to prominent educationist Carolyn Savage, “When children develop their mother tongue, they are simultaneously fostering a whole...

Basidia M Drammeh
Apr 16, 20212 min read


ST BRIKAMA BOYO: STATEMENT ON STALEMATE WITH INDEPENDENCE STADIUM MANAGEMENT
Press Statement STATEMENT ON STALEMATE WITH INDEPENDENCE STADIUM MANAGEMENT Brikama, 28th January 2021 - It is with utter dismay and...

Gunjuronline.com
Jan 29, 20212 min read


Gunjur Kene kene Jamengo to be considered a UNESCO World Heritage site
Gunjur Kene kene Jamengo is being considered as a UNESCO World Heritage site, according to sources close to the beach mosque....

Gunjuronline.com
Jan 2, 20211 min read


Opinion: Are we a society of double standards?
Some time ago, before Ramadan, a disturbing and graphic video was making rounds on social media platforms. It is of a supposed thief who...

Omar Bah
Dec 21, 20203 min read


Hamat Bah ‘heartbroken’ by dilapidated Makasutu
Tourism minister, Hamat Bah, has expressed concern about the ‘dilapidated’ state of Makasutu eco-tourism reserve. The controversial...

Gunjuronline.com
Dec 7, 20201 min read


Jaha Dukureh: Covid put girls at increased risk of harmful practices
Renowned Gambian anti-FGM campaigner and executive director of Safe Hands for Girls, Jaha Dukureh,has assessed the emergence of Covid-19...

Gunjuronline.com
Nov 27, 20201 min read


REVIEW: The Sisters Show Has a Gambian Problem - Babucarr Gaye
The Sisters Show quickly set itself apart from other shows when it came onto the scene a few months ago. It’s the newest show in town,but...

Babucarr Gaye
Nov 13, 20204 min read
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