Renowned Nollywood actor Pope Obumneme Odonwodo, popularly known as Junior Pope, tragically drowned during a movie shoot on Wednesday. The actor, along with three of his colleagues, lost their lives when their boat capsized on the Anam River in Anambra State while returning from a film location.
Gambiaj.com – The Indo Gambia Film and Cultural Forum recently held a momentous gathering at the esteemed headquarters of the International Chamber of Media and Entertainment Industry (ICMEI) in Noida, bringing together esteemed delegates from both nations to enhance cultural exchange and collaboration.
Gambiaj.com – Guo Quan, a gynecologist from Shenyang Hospital in Liaoning Province, China, was part of the fourth batch of medical teams sent to The Gambia. Guo’s dedication to Africa stems from his belief in the urgent need for doctors in the region. His team, consisting of nine other medical professionals, arrived in The Gambia in November 2020, responding to an invitation from the Gambian government.
Gambiaj.com – The African Students Union at Ohio University proudly announced Hon. Sidia Jatta as a distinguished recipient of the 2024 African Heroes Award. The Award was presented to Sidia Jatta in a colorful ceremony on Saturday night by the union, highlighting Jatta’s remarkable achievements and contributions to education, democracy, and pan-Africanism.
The American lifestyle brand Somebody Got to Do It (SGDI) and The Gambia Youth Chamber of Commerce (GYCC) collaborated over the weekend to address food insecurity in Tampoto, a community in Gambiaj.com – The Gambia’s Foni Bintang district. As a result of the partnership, approximately 60 families received donations of necessary food items, which was a major accomplishment for SGDI’s charitable work in Africa.
Gambiaj.com – On returning from her maiden mission to The Gambia, West Africa, Grenadian-born educator Dr. Ansha Clement says she sought to “ignite young minds with the wonders of science education.”
Gambiaj.com – Following the release of a photo showing her nursing her daughter, Sainabou Tambedou, a 33-year-old nursing mother competing in the 13th All African Games, has captured the admiration of many online. Tambedou, who plays volleyball for the Gambian squad, has won praise for her dedication to both her family and her job as a police officer.
Gambiaj.com – On International Women’s Day, we celebrate the remarkable achievements and contributions of women leaders around the world who are shaping the present and influencing the future. One such extraordinary woman is Fatou Ndiaye, the owner and managing director of Phenomenal Woman and Mana Bakery and Wellness in The Gambia. In a candid conversation with Therese Gomez, Fatou shares her inspiring journey of setting up two successful businesses dedicated to empowering women’s health and wellness.
Gambiaj.com – Reliable sources have confirmed to the Gambia Journal that there will be no scheduled rotations on Monday between Banjul and Barra, affecting both the Kanilai and Kunta Kinteh ferries. This disruption is attributed to technical problems, according to the sources.
Peter “Peetah” Morgan, lead singer of the Grammy Award-winning Reggae band Morgan Heritage, has died at the age of 46. The
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