Gambia: Gambian Gospel Artist Blends Faith and Afro Sound to Inspire Youth –

By Cecilia E.L. Mendy

Francis Lans is reshaping gospel music in The Gambia by combining faith, youthful style, and distinct Gambian rhythms to reach a new generation.

For Lans, music is more than performance; it is testimony, reflecting his spiritual journey and connecting with listeners through authentic experiences.

Before entering the national spotlight, Lans was a high school student who rapped for fun. Music began as a casual hobby with friends, but in 2016, he and his group, The…