Like in politics, our penchant for disrespecting those we disagree with or those with whom we do not share similar values extends into the cultural sphere and that hits a chord. Disagreeing to something or not sharing similar values with the next person is not the issue; how far down the lane of disrespect that… Continue reading Sanawuya Is Not A Free For All
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A Moment Worth A Thousand Words
A picture speaks a thousand words. Moments captured in frames to last long after those who painted those pictures ascended away from our midst, generations later will look into those frames to behold definitive moments in days gone by that has impacted their lives in their own present time. It has been said that… Continue reading A Moment Worth A Thousand Words
Babilimansa; The Vengeful Egomaniac
Back in 2009 at the launching of the Q-Cell head office on Kairaba, sitting in the audience I can still clearly recall getting angry and barely being able to contain that anger when I heard Yaya say something along these line; “When I say that the sky is the limit for the Gambians, I mean… Continue reading Babilimansa; The Vengeful Egomaniac
Losing Ourselves
For colonialism to succeed, the invaders must adopt an air of superiority and cast native ways as inferior in every aspect. All colonizers share that characteristic. They will represent themselves with their best attributes and highlight the seemingly worst and often misunderstood ways of the natives interpreted to suit a negative narrative and conclude that… Continue reading Losing Ourselves
Of African Spirituality and Conventional Religion
With the anti-Arab sentiment rising among black Africans on the heels of the inhumane treatment and enslavement of black Africans in Libya and across the Middle East, the debate has taken a new turn on social media, at least among Gambians (surprise!). The new narrative is the stance of Islam on slavery, the history of… Continue reading Of African Spirituality and Conventional Religion
Solidarity Or Reverse Racism
We should, at all times be mindful of not becoming the very thing we condemn. The fact that we are condemning it means it is wrong, and two wrongs don’t make right. What is happening in Libya is despicable and should be strongly condemned the world over. Africa, here you are yet again left to… Continue reading Solidarity Or Reverse Racism
Lessons From Catalonia
If only we’ll look close enough, and reflect/ponder deep enough, there are lessons unfolding right in front of our eyes that we could learn great lessons from. It is a tragedy if one always has to learn the hard way; through bitter experience when lessons could have been learnt from others’ experiences. Observe every public… Continue reading Lessons From Catalonia
Rejoinder To Mbenga’s Piece
When you know a person, you can be a good judge of his or her character through your interactions and observations from up close. If a person is a stranger to you, his utterances and actions determine how you perceive him or her. To those who know Ousainou Mbenga (I am not one of them),… Continue reading Rejoinder To Mbenga’s Piece
Perspectives On Halifa’s Press Conference
The much anticipated press conference came and went with much to digest. Credit must be given where credit is due. There is no arguing that Halifa Sallah is very passionate about his beliefs and steadfast in his quest. The press conference reflected that passion and much more, it was fiery even. Mr. Sallah’s patriotism is… Continue reading Perspectives On Halifa’s Press Conference
The Making Of A Tyrant; ‘Supporters’ V ‘Critics’
Extremism and fanaticism in any of their numerous manifestations is never ideal. Even our most noble quality as humans - love cannot be excessive; for excessive love breeds obsession which is a negative quality. The ideal position in any instance is to be moderate. These two words above are in inverted commas because they can… Continue reading The Making Of A Tyrant; ‘Supporters’ V ‘Critics’
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