Gambia: First Storytelling Competition in The Gambia Celebrates Voices of the Smiling Coast –

By: Fatou Krubally

The National Centre for Arts and Culture (NCCA) on Friday hosted the closing ceremony of the inaugural Professor Cherno Omar Barry Storytelling Competition, marking a historic moment for the country’s cultural landscape.

The event, themed “Voices of the Smiling Coast,” brought together storytellers from The Gambia, Nigeria, and Sierra Leone.

Mr. Mamat Sallah, speaking on behalf of the Director-General of NCCA, welcomed distinguished guests including His Excellency…