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Namibian Model Flies High
Oshakati-born Salmi Nambinga will represent Namibia at the prestigious Miss
Supranatural, to be held on 6th September at the Sports palace of Minski
Eastern European country in
Belarus.
She will also represent Namibia
at the Face of the World
Pageant that will be held in
Cape Town in November. Salmi
said she used to doubt her
talents but knew she needed
to change in order to boost her
confidence and talent. That
was why the 1,75m tall beauty
queen took her modelling
career seriously last year.
Salmi however, is more than
just a long-legged pretty face.
She holds an accounting degree and a diploma in local government studies
from the University of Namibia (Unam).
She applied for Miss Supranatural through a Facebook advert and was
delighted to represent Namibia at the pageant. According to the pageant’s
website, Miss Supranatural is an international beauty pageant run by the
World Beauty Association based in Panama and was founded in 2009. Salmi
believes the pageant’s platform represents an extraordinary opportunity for
Namibian brands and companies to be exposed.
Gambian Singer Chess Set To Drop New
Album
Tamala, a Mandinka single is the latest song coming from United States
based Gambian singer, Chess. Tamala means traveller in the Gambian local
parlance and chess being a
hard core local rapper will put
his artistry finesse to it. The
forthcoming single is already
gathering sublime raves online
and on music platforms. With
the song, the US based artiste
is setting the pace as a music
power house within Gambian
music circles.
Born Kansaikou Numukunda
Darboe, aka Chess, into a
family of intellectuals, he is
the only child who took music
as a career. And his genre of
music is gaining momentum
within the growing number of music enthusiasts. He speaks several Gambian
languages, Mandinka, Wollof, Fula, Sarahuleh and Jola fluently and uses it to
add vibe to his music.
Chess didn’t get the support of his family initially, but he succeeded in winning
a scholarship and persevered in his music journey until his family decided to
support him. He moved to US in 1990 and has travelled widely to promote his
music. The songs in his forthcoming album can be accessed on youtube, by
typing the name of his record label Asikoi Records
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Renowned Jamaican Star Set For Gambia
Concert
Foremost Jamaican reggae dancehall star-Jah Turban, will storm Gambia in
November 2013, to show some of his music based projects. During his stay in
Gambia, Jah Turban will perform
alongside well-known Jamaican music
acts.
The Jamaican reggae super star is
passionate about Africa and has
promised to help Gambian artistes
climb the ladder of success in the best
possible way. He is currently working
with Gambia’s upcoming reggae artist
Jah Lion, who is connected with the Sky
Juice Musical Movement.
Jah Turban is set to take the budding
reggae star to the pinnacle of world
music. It is in this regard that Jah Turban
did a collaboration song with Jah Lion, calling it “Leaders of the World’ which is
doing good in the music world.
His Gambian representatives disclosed that he will continue to portray the good
image of Gambia, promoting the country as a potential tourist destination.
He added that the Jamaican star’s love for the ‘Smiling Coast’ cannot be
overemphasized. All necessary preparations for his Gambian concert has been
sealed, they only need the support of Gambian promoters and music enthusiasts
in general.
Reggae Music Artiste Singateh Plans Debut
International Album
There is no doubt that music sensation Singateh is one of the most celebrated
Gambian artistes now. The Bansang
born has carried his trade to the
international music scene where
he currently works with IDub Music
in Germany and Hit City Records
in Atlanta, Georgia. The Germanbased record label will also distribute
the album. “The album will feature
international Jamaican artists Naptali
and Tony Anthony. I will also work
with Lady Flame, a US based Jamaican
singer,” Singateh revealed.
Singateh wants to feature Gambian artistes like Jali Madi, he is also interested in a
European musical tour. The hot stage act is very excited at his latest project, he has
shot two new music videos in Norway and is also learning about