When music producer, Hakim Abdulsamad started purchasing new equipment for his Sunland Music Studio in Brufut, some group of thieves knew about it.

In mid-May, 2013, the thieves broke into the studio and went away with three apple laptops, two computer backpacks and four mobile phones.

Breaking the news to his friends on Facebook, Hakim wrote: “The studio cannot function at the moment. . . Many Gambian artists music is gone with the laptops: new music from Jalex, Dihadiva Jobe, Trobul Smallz, Mariam Sowe , Soninke Camara , Jalimadi,  Deejay Limbo , Nu Chilly , Eddie Conta , Khadija Mbowe , Royal Aziz, Rife, and many more are all gone.”

The case was reported to the police and they’re still investigating. According to information reaching What’s On-Gambia, no one has been arrested yet.

As Hakim and his team started to pick themselves up, another terrible thing happened again.  On the 7^th June, he disclosed on Facebook that the one surviving computer at Sunland Music Studio fell off the desk and on the floor, leaving a huge crack down the screen.

“Just when we thought we were about to get back to work. . . Send prayers and light, we need it!” the American-born producer wrote.

This is not obviously good for the Gambian music industry, an industry that is still struggling to stand on its own two feet.

Musician Egalitarian wrote:  “It will all come back with more light for the suns of light... keep faith and you will see it through.”

Veteran music promoter, Oko Drammeh also added his voice: “Sorry bro, could be a test of spirit. Better days are coming.”

What’s On-Gambia is not yet sure if things are back to normal at the Sunland Music Studio. Hakim is also engulfed in a bitter feud with Africell over some of his sounds that are used as ringing tones. More on this soon!