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CORRIGENDUM ON THE NATIONAL ANTHEM
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CORRIGENDUM ON THE NATIONAL ANTHEM
Dear Editor:
The Gambia National Anthem
I was reading Mr.Sey's poetic prose and found an historical error
and since our children read this paper, I thought it relevant to
draw it to your attention.That said, I wish to note that Edward
Francis Small while he was a rare breed, was not actually the author
of The Gambia National Anthem.The anthem was written by virginia
Julie Howe and adapted (ie composer)by Jeremy Frederick Howe for the
traditional Mandinka song "Foday Kaba Dumbuya".Foday in mandinka
means versed in the Holy Koran.It is therefore, a title and not a
name.For the benefit of those who may not have known,Foday Kaba
Dumbuya is a legendary figure primarily because of his activities in
the Sonike-Marabout wars; a crusade that forcefully converted
animists to muslims.There was another Foday, Foday sillah
affectionately called Kombo Foday because his activities
concentrated in the Kombo areas.
Thank you for the space provided and good luck in the struggle.
Always,
Ebrima G.Sankareh.
Editors note: The author Ebrima G Sankareh, is founding Editor and Publisher of the popular Raleigh based The Gambia Echo Newspaper .Mr.Sankareh got a BA in History and Political Science.We want to thank him for the observations made on the said piece. |
Posted on Friday, September 01, 2006 (Archive on Tuesday, October 24, 2006)
Posted by PNMBAI Contributed by PNMBAI
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