Gambia: Neneh Jali Suso to release EP celebrating women’s roles in society –

By Bakary Ceesay

Gambian griot artist Neneh Jali Suso is set to release a new Extended Play (EP) titled Brikama in June, a project dedicated to highlighting the contributions and responsibilities of women in society.

The EP, which features her Jali Manding Band, is produced by Dawda Camara at Afro Beat Studio. It marks a shift from the traditional griot focus on praising kings and warriors, instead centering on women’s roles in community life.

Suso, heir to a renowned West African griot…