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The Rap-tivist and A Fan
What happens when you sit a rapper and her fan face to face for a conversation? The Chronicle’s Lifestyle column sits down…
Alpha Female: Margaret Forster Breaking the Glass Ceiling in Gambian…
Walking into Elite Fitness gym every Wednesday morning at 9 a.m., members are greeted by a new, exciting sight and sound. In the…
Stars on the Rise: Meet Three Young Women Academics Raising the Bar at UTG
Young Gambian women are raising the bar at the University of The Gambia (UTG) and serving as inspiration for younger crop of…
Medoune: From Model To Designer
Medoune Gaye was born and raised in the Gambia. He discovered his love for sketching and being creative and an early age in…
Garabi Maam- Grandma’s Home Remedies
The first person to suggest a remedy when one is not feeling well is a grandparent when they are around. These are usually herbal…
Sunyu Yaye Compin Yi
Our founding mothers! No, not just the wives of the men that demanded and gained the Gambia’s independence from the colonial…
Kartong Festival: Display Of Cultural Diversity
The Smiling Coast has always been known for its cultural diversity and for the last 14 years, the people of Kartong in Kombo South…
Gambia, Facebook and the Cultural Shift
Facebook has been a game changer across the world. With more than 1.2 billion users, the most powerful social media network has…
Self Care and Chill
“If you take care of your mind, you take care of the world.” Arianna Huffington. Self-Care is knowing your body, mind, spirit and…
Can’t Find the Right Foundation for Your Skin? How About Creating Your Own?
Have you ever dreamt of making your own makeup? Having that foundation matched perfectly to you? Or making your own lip stains and…
