Gambia: A Visionary Gambian Singer, Songwriter –

Oumie Ngum Maissa, founder of the Oumie Ngum Maissa Buga Fallou Band is a visionary Gambian singer and songwriter who has made a significant impact on The Gambia’s music scene. Born on December 5, 1979, she hails from a family with a rich cultural background in Kuntair Jokadu, The Gambia. At the age of 9, Oumie traveled to Senegal for medical treatment where she was diagnosed with polio, altering her life’s trajectory. Despite the unexpected turn of events, Oumie pursued her…