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Amanda Gorman Opens up about early life challenges, and connection with Maya Angelou–during a sit-down interview with Oprah Winfrey.
The Biden-Harris inaugural poet has talked about her early life education and her connection with icon writer Maya Angelou –during a conversation with Oprah Winfrey on the last episode of The Oprah Conversation. Opening up about her early life, the inaugural poet shared with the icon Tv presenter Oprah–how being born early alongside her twin […]
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Women’s Spotlight: Meet Mariama Colley, An Award-Winning Gambian Actress
It���������������������������s Women���������������������������s Month and we couldn���������������������������t help but to rollout The Sisters Show Women Spotlight. This is a column dedicated to hard-working women doing excellent in their careers while impacting society. We shall spotlight a woman on Mondays to celebrate and inspire especially, young girls out there. There is no better feeling than uplifting the […]
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ST Singhateh Reveals Intentions To Tackle The Rising Trend Of Illicit Drugs Among Gambian Youths Through His Foundation
The award-winning Gambian artist ST Singhateh���������������������������has revealed intentions to tackle the growing trend of drugs among Gambian youths. He made this revelation and others related to the ST foundation for Community Development and Support for Gambian Music in a recent visit to the president of The Gambia���������������������������Adama Barrow. According to the artist official Facebook page, […]
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Nigeria’s Burna Boy, Wizkid And Jenn Nkiru Win Big At The Grammy Awards 2021
Grammy Awards 2021– Burna Boy, Wizkid and Jenn Nkiru win big at the Grammy Awards 2021. The three Nigerian talents–were part of a list of nominees featuring some of the world best artists and music creators. Burna boy won “Best Global Music Album”– for his album “Twice As Tall”. The self-proclaimed African Giant beats Bebe […]
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A SAD WEEKEND IN THE GAMBIA AND SENEGAL AS TWO ICONIC LEADERS LOST
The people of the Gambia and Senegal have witnessed a very tragic weekend as they mourn the death of two highly respected persons. On Saturday, the demise of the Inspector General of the Gambia Police Force���������������������������was announced. Many were saddened by the sudden died of Alhagie Mamour Jobe who happen to be ill briefly which […]
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Kid Fan Of Popular Gambian Artist Benefits A Scholarship Package From His Star
Kid Fan of celebrated Gambian artist ST Singhateh���������������������������received a 6 years scholarship package from the artist. This came after a surprise visit to the boy���������������������������s family following the viral video of the kid fan singing one of the artist���������������������������s songs. The kid fan who goes by the name Hashim Bobo Jallow also received a school […]
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Young Gambian Women In The Creative Industry To Follow In 2021
Just interview some of the most celebrated women in Gambia’s creative industry; the story is always the same: having to work twice as hard to earn the same recognition and respect as their male counterparts. Despite the barriers and stereotypes women face to break the glass ceiling in the entertainment industry, many have succeeded and […]
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ST’s ALBUM LAUNCH CRISIS STIMULATES DEBATE ON MUSIC INDUSTRY’s CHALLENGES
For many years the Gambia music industry– survived with little or no help from the government and line ministries—Ministry of Youth and Sport and Ministry of Arts and Culture. Artists support themselves through concerts, album launches,among others. However, the last five years have been a different story. Artists became more successful while doing only music […]
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THESE YOUNG NIGERIANS ARE PUTTING THE MISSING PIECE IN NOLLYWOOD WITH VIRAL EPIC SCI -FI MOVIES
Ranging from ages of 7-27, these young film makers set out to complete the missing puzzle in a multi billion Nollywood industry – creating sci-fic movies. This resulted in the incorporation of The Critics company. The dream to produce a sci-fi movie came to reality in 2016 when they produced “Redemption”, their first short movie. […]
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KAMALA HARRIS VOGUE COVER PHOTO CONTROVERSY: WILL THERE EVER BE DIVERSITY IN THE FASHION INDUSTRY?
For years people of colour have been calling for diversity in the fashion industry. From make-up to poor lighting, the depiction of people of colour has been a raging issue for ages. The Vice president-elect Kamala Harris was recently on the cover of vogue magazine dressed in a black jacket and pants accompanied with a […]
