It looks like the Gambian music industry is now dominated by girls. Yes, they’re running things. Majority of our young artists are managed by girls.
What is the secret behind it? Ku jiggen bott dor dannu.
Ya Sally Njie
She is popularly known as Sista Njie, borrom Wahsahalat. Sista is managing ENC’s music career, his life and even managing him on the bed. She is currently co-hosting Loud Gambia, an online talk show.
Suebreeze Coli
She is the ex-girlfriend of Silky Criss and the host of Sunu Flavour on Hot FM. Suebreeze was managing Bai Babu before he got signed by Joluv Arts. Few months ago, she was accused of mismanaging funds belonging to Bai Babu’s fans club.
Fatoumatta Katz Jawara
Madam borri problem! She is the granddaughter of former president, Sir Dawda Kairaba Jawara. Katz is the founder and coordinator of Manding Morry’s fans club, Manding Empire. She is also dating the Bakau-born singer.
Fatoumatta Trawally
She is popularly known as Eff Tee. According to rumours, her father is a rich Badibunka. Eff Tee was a former reporter with Gamvibes Info, one of the country’s most controversial talk shows.
She is known for helping artists financially. Eff Tee is now managing Coinz Sowe, a talented upcoming artist. They look cute together!
Mam Jankeh Sowe
Born and raised in Kotu, Mam Jankeh is the president of Gee’s fans club, Team Gee. She is a huge fan of the country’s numero uno rapper, and together with her friends they created Team Gee.
Mam Jankeh is currently busy planning Gee’s album launch in December, 2014.
The author is young fan of Gambian music