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Wahtaani Aajuma With Amran Gaye – Episode #4 – “The Askan…
"After Italy became a unified nation, in 1861, Massimo d’Azeglio, a Piedmontese statesman and novelist, is said to have commented,…
Wahtaani Aajuma with Amran Gaye – Episode 3 – “The Baku,…
The "baku", and the "furrnoe", the old man advises you at your wedding, - these are your domain in the house. Everything else…
Wahtaani Aajuma with Amran Gaye: Episode #2 – “Dayka bi maa ko…
I still remember watching it on GRTS: Jammeh, seated at the head of a wooden table, around him various cabinet ministers and other…
Wahtaani Aajuma with Amran Gaye: Episode #1 – “Monkey…
It began in the morning, with the teacher at the gate, waiting with a hose pipe. Arrive late? fatt. Skirt an inch too short? fatt…
Story Of The Week – The Adventures of Alkatan: Furious Dancing
When the two men reached the outskirts of Kaira Kunda, Afang Njonji suddenly stopped. He turned towards Alkatan, sighed, shook his…
Has The Gambia Decided ?
Has The Gambia really decided ?
If so, decided what ?
Can’t you see all the political divisions in the country,
The tribalism,…
How To Write A Poem
Don’t look for the poem
Just exist, but exist attentively
Leave the confines of the room
If you cannot,
You must let…
Creative Writing: Chamakanda of Mochongololo Village
Adapted from the narration of the Late Jali Alagie Mbye. May his wonderful soul continue to rest at ease.
Many many years ago,…
Story Of The Week – The Adventures Of Alkatan – 11
Alkatan arrived at Nyabiti Kunda just as promised, before the sun got hot. He walked through the large village and entered the…
Koriang, Kanku And The Spirits Of Sanimentereng, Part 2
Each day, Koriang would grab his spear or his net and go into the forest to hunt for food, leaving Kanku behind in the hut. He…