Gambian Legends

16/06/2024

Blessed Eid to Everyone. God bless you 🙏.

28/05/2024

Mathematician:
Dr. Brahima Mbodje
Entrepreneur & professor of mathematics and computing science.

Dr. Mbodje, a Gambian from Dankunku, Niamina, CRR, and a professor of mathematics, computing science, and cybersecurity. Currently lives and work in the US of A.

He has taught in many universities in 3 continents:

Université Paul Sabatier of Toulouse, France - Lecturer in mathematics.

The University Extension Program in The Gambia - The first Gambian professor of mathematics at the precursor of the UTG

Fordham University, New York - Adjunct Professor of Mathematics, USA

Chowan University - Mathematics Department Chair and Professor of Mathematics

The University of South Dakota - Professor of Mathematics at the graduate school of mathematics

Lenoir-Rhyne University - Professor of Mathematics and computing science.

Besides academia, he has also occupied positions in the software industry:

Microsoft corporation - Manager of Software Assurance and Compatibility - From 2018 to 2023

Currently, he is a professor of mathematics and director of the bachelor's degree program in Industrial Cybersecurity at the historically black college of Clinton College. He runs a $200,000 lab made possible by a $3.5 million grant from the US Department of Energy.

His university, even though a small institution in size, is in rapid expansion. The vision of our president is to prioritize the STEM areas. In fact, He is working on an $8 million dollar grant to establish an engineering program focusing on Applied Mathematics, Artificial Intelligence, Quantum Computing and Cybersecurity.

For these domains, by all indications, are expected to be the next biggest things in technology with enormous potentials to transform the US economy in a way that is now unfathomable.

23/05/2024

Musician:
MLB Di Papa

MLB Di Papa, German based Gambian artiste has released his debut album ‘The Gentleman’ comprised of ten tracks available in all digital platforms worldwide.

The album is produced by Jlive Music and featured one of the popular Gambian artistes includes T. Smallz, Jizzle and Hussain Dada

MLB explained that the Journey of ‘THE GENTLEMAN’ album began with his musical journey he found out the important roll his father played in the musical journey of so many great musicians internationally, from that point, he had to do deeper research of what music meant to him.

“This journey has been a very fun one because I've chosen to make the best of every challenge that I've had along the way no matter what. But believe me, it has not been a simple journey of progress. There have been many ups and downs, and it is the choices that I made at each of those times that have helped shape what I have achieved”

He added that: “Now, many could say it has to be easy for me because of what he has achieved. To be honest, his journey has shed the light for me to see what path I need to take, but my journey is self-made. It's the best feeling now, because I don't really feel like I owe anybody. I needed to have a journey of my own to tell my kids tomorrow. To even discuss my journey with my family, I have to set an example”

According to him, when he was a kid, he used to listen to the great IfangBondi, Sotokoto Band and the great music of the '80s, 90s. I still remember myself as a young boy when my father gave me my first cassette Walkman and a copy of the album “SANJO” by IfangBondi and “Gumbay Dance” by Sotokoi and the late Abdel Kabirr (RIP). Nothing makes me happier than listening to those albums.

“I start my journey with a big challenge just like so many artists from scratch. We all suffer from acute blindness at times and I constantly tell myself that I should be the only one to define my worth and what I'm capable of and how I perceive myself. And that I should never source that worth from other people, especially strangers and social media. They don't know the length of my journey or who I am as a person”

Life is a constant journey of trying to open your eyes. Mine has begun and my eyes are starting to fully open up. I'm really thankful to everyone who has been part of my journey.

A wise man once told me, “You have to appreciate the slow grind because success is not going to happen overnight it can happen overnight”. "So I’m overwhelmingly grateful for the support over the years. To my Family, my team, my management my producer and friend JliveMusic and my fans no words can describe how grateful I’m. This has been a pretty unpredictable journey. And y’all contributed in one way or the other in the making of my debut album which signifies my journey through the years. It's a collection of 10 well composed songs which I’ve written full of energy, love and compassion."

“I officially unleashing my debut studio album titled THE GENTLEMAN: https://lnk.to/the gentleman! Go and stream it live,”

About MLB
Modou Lamin Beyai, best known for his stage name as MLB which is inventive synthesis of his birth name. MLB is a Gambian Afro- pop/Afro-beat, Dancehall and Reggae Musician. He was born and raised in the Gambia, but currently lives in Germany.

MLB was living in the slums of London Corner in the Gambia. He started music at a very young age, inspired by his late father, OUSMAN BEYAI, a Guitarist maestro, song writer, composer, arranger and sound engineer. His father was also member of the great Ifan-bondi Band and played with music veterans like Jaliba Kuyateh, Abdul Kabirr (Lie Ngum) the late Paps Touray, Musa Afia Ngum and Yankuba Saho and many others both in The Gambia and Abroad.

Singing became his hobby at a very early age but unlike his father MLB’s desire was to become a professional soccer player. Sadly, his father passed away in 2014. MLB’s music has so much impact as he entertains and spread positive message across his fans.

The contents of his lyrics are 0% violent. Always make sure his music connects emotionally and touches the hearts of his listeners. Professionally, MLB started music in 2019.

However, he knew music was going to be a life time career for him in the early 2014 and as well understood it is part of his genetics. Getting into the real music business, he began as a mobile DJ in 2010, in the process his aim was to be a music Composer and Producer. In the same 2014, he wrote his first song ‘I Need You’ which depicted love.

MLB has four maiden hit singles and has just released his anticipated debut Extended Play called ‘Levels’ which contains seven hit tracks.

After performing in Germany in different cities includes Bremen, Hannover, Stuttgart, Konstanz, Tuttlingen with some of Gambian top artistes includes Jizzle, T. Smallz and Hussain Dada he decided to go back to the studio to produced his album ‘The Gentleman’ available worldwide.

Follow MLB on his social media Platforms on YOUTUBE: Mlb Music Official SPOTIFY: MLB INSTAGRAM
FACEBOOK PAGE: https://www.facebook.com/mlbdipapa
Website: https://mlbdipapamusic.com

MLB Di papa

04/05/2024

Entrepreneurial:
Modou NS N'jie
Entrepreneur

With over 25 years of experience in Information and Communication Technology (ICT) and management, he is a seasoned professional with a diverse background as a social entrepreneur, techpreneur, and agropreneur.

Throughout his career, he has demonstrated a passion for leveraging technology to drive positive social impact and sustainable change. As a social entrepreneur, he has spearheaded initiatives that address pressing societal challenges using innovative technological solutions.

His expertise in ICT and management has enabled him to navigate various sectors, including but not limited to agriculture, health, law, tourism, banking where he has successfully integrated technology to enhance efficiency and productivity in farming practices. This multidisciplinary approach has not only yielded tangible results but has also positioned him as a thought leader in the field.

With a deep understanding of both the technical and business aspects of technology, I bring a holistic perspective to my endeavors, combining technical acumen with strategic vision to drive organizational growth and development.

As a committed advocate for innovation and entrepreneurship, he continues to explore new opportunities to make a meaningful difference in the world, leveraging his skills and experience to create positive change and empower communities.

Some of his achievements and awards can be grabbed in LinkedIn profile or via www.modounsznjie.com

https://www.facebook.com/njiekuli

https://www.linkedin.com/in/msnjie/

10/04/2024

To our esteemed and lovely followers, just to wish you all the best and Happy Eid Al Fitr. God Bless you all, accept all prayers, fasting and efforts.

31/03/2024

10/03/2024

Ramadan Kareem to our esteemed followers. May God Bless you All.

25/02/2024

Information Technology:
Hassan Y Jallow
Founder and Chief Software Architect at Assutech

Meet Hassan, our visionary CEO who founded the company from his bedroom and turned it into a tech powerhouse in just 8 years.

Hassan's selfless nature is his greatest asset.

As a true go-getter, he brings on board the smartest and most talented individuals to drive our company forward.

He heavily invests in the company to ensure that Assutech remains at the forefront of tech innovations in the country.

Hassan's commitment to excellence is unmatched.

He ensures that our work meets global standards, delivering software products that are nothing short of the best.

But beyond his professional achievements, His true strength lies in his ability to see and bring out the potential in others.

Because if there is anything that gives him joy, it's seeing others win.

Hassan isn't afraid to try new things, whether it's getting a pilot's license or getting a 2nd degree blackbelt in taekwondo. He approaches challenges with humor and an open mind, always eager to learn and grow.

In essence, Hassan is not just a CEO, he's a visionary leader, a compassionate mentor, and a role model for us all.

https://www.facebook.com/hassanyjallow

https://www.linkedin.com/in/hassan-y-jallow-558182a9/

Hassan Jallow

22/01/2024

Musician:
Dr. Olugander

WHO'S DR.OLUGANDER ? (BIOGRAPHY)

Dr. Olugander alias Phada Gander, is a Gambian dazzling home-grown performing and recording, philanthropic world-sought-after Reggae Dancehall artist based in Finland. He started his musical career at a tender age through the inspiration of his late grandfather “Oupa Kambai Joku” who was a great cultural musician in his hay-days.

Dr Olugander's hard core rhythms could be compared with that of many great superstar around the world. What sets him among the rest in the pecking order is his professional manner of conducting his life which is free from liquor consumption and smoke.

He started his education at St. Charles Lwanga Mission Primary School in Faji K***a and later proceeded to St. Peter's Catholic High School in Lamin. Being someone who likes to explore, he moved on to St. Augustine's High School, an all boys high school in the Capital city of the Gambia, Banjul where his musical career became heightened.

Phada Gander is agile, flexible and full of confidence on stage which makes his performances unique and awesome. His voice is silky smooth, original and he exhibits humility and love for everyday ordinary people.

He is a role model to the younger generation and a voice for the voiceless. He is so far the only known Gambian musician who keeps it simple and natural by avoiding smoking or drinking but still gets wild on stage with his teeming crowd of followers and admirers.

In 1997 he formed a crew named (CAP-SYL-MAD VIBES), a trio musical group that lasted for a year then later changed to Promised Land Crew in1998, comprising him and Capricon as main singers. The Promised Land recorded their first debut Album entitled “Too Late” at Yellow Gates Studios by Kebba Taylor in 1998, with their first hit single on television entitled “Babylon rule”.

The Promised Land Crew got a lot of exposure from showbiz impresario and arts columnist Dr. Obiozor Williams who first discovered their talents. The Crew got rave reviews on the Arts & Culture page in Daily Observer Newspaper.Their first shot at national prominence was during the 1st ever Gambian Music Award, May 2, 1998 at Palma Rima Hotel. The Crew became a favorite for music fans at the “Fateleku” Nationwide Music Tour for all Gambian artistes initiated by Obiozor Williams alongside veteran star Ousu Njie Senor and late Uncle George Christensen of Radio 1 FM where over 40 artistes performed throughout the length & breadth of the Gambia in 1999.

In 2001, Capricon decided to quit music for the Islamic brotherhood ‘Markas’ which gave birth to Dr. Olugander's solo musical career.

Dr. Olugander derived his title from his fans who regarded him as a musical doctor. The name Olu- means (God Father) while "gander" came as a result of his love for the male goose the “Gander” which is his favorite pet, thus Fada Gander. He's hailed from the African MAN-JAH-GO clan known for preserving their deeply African oriented culture and traditions.

A fond lover of great stars like Cocoa Tea, Lucky Dube, Bob Marley, Bunny wailer, Dennis Brown & Luciano, he felt he could use music to bring great changes in the life of young people with his own original style.

CHARITY WORKS
Known for his philanthropic gestures, he was the first musician of his generation in the country to establish and register a charity foundation, Gander's Production Foundation (GPF) embarking on giving back projects throughout the country in support of the poor through his musical performances. GPF with the Motto “Each One-Support One” donated cooking items and food stuff to the disaster flood victims of the Gambia at the office of the Vice President of the Republic of The Gambia in December 2010. He also contributed to the rehabilitation of school toilets in Wassu Upper Basic Cycle. As an ambassador of The Gambia Organization of the Visually Impaired (GOVI), he made a cash donation to the blind school of The Gambia in January 2013. He was also honored by supporting a Kenyan charity to donate to Kandaria Dispensary in Kisumu, Kenya in August 2015.

Catering
He usually organizes big annual events ‘Welcome Back Home Shows’ any time he returns from an international tour. These shows are always among the biggest platforms in the country, where most of the upcoming Gambian musicians got their first ever open air opportunities to be heard and known by their fans.

CHEF/KITCHEN CAREER
Phada Gander graduated as a professional chef at "TTS vocational school" in vantaa Finland, with "Bachelor's degree" in the hotel, restaurant, and catering industry examination board certificate in February 2017.

AWARDS
In 2008 he won the best reggae song in the Gambia. In 2009 he was given an honorary award & invitation to USA by (AGERA). Dr. Olugander is undisputedly the Gambia's best international reggae ambassador & export, who has been jetting in and out of aeroplanes from Africa, Europe, Asia, Scandinavia, USA over the years.

ALBUMS
Group Album with “Promised Land” entitled-“Too Late”- 1998.
Solo career Albums
Pumak Aids- Advocate against Aids – 2004.
Little Gambia- 25th. April 2007.
Stronger Dan Before- 24.12.2008.
Friends on Journey- 1.01.2018.
Bulma Bai- 24.12.2019
Friends On Journey album nominated (Best Album of year by ReggaeVille 2018.

He shared stages and collaborated with big names like Luciano, Youssou Ndour, Glen Washinton, Yellowman, Sizzla, Capleton, Macka B, among many others.

His latest album entitled ‘Friends On Journey’ is a masterpiece in the world music industry. It’s a 14 track CD album that features big acts like Macka B, Mikey General, Siddy Ranks, Turbulence just to name a few. His latest Ep entitled Vanity feat. Admiral Tibet from Kingston slated to drop in early 2024.

https://www.facebook.com/gandersmusic
Dr. Olugander
https://www.facebook.com/olugander

16/01/2024

Tourism:
Mr Bunama Njie
Part Owner/General Manager of Bakadaji Hotel

Honoring a TOURISM ICON- Mr. Bunama Njie.
With a career spanning nearly 50 years in Destination Gambia Buna has so many achievements/milestones apart from being Part Owner/General Manager of Bakadaji Hotel which has been his most comprehensive project yet together with Miranda Nehme of Shiraz they have constructed a facility that has literally blown everyone away who has walked in . A Hotel that promotes Domestic Tourism & Hospitality that welcomes everyone both Gambians and the International Community.

A 4 star Hotel offering 5 Star Service.

Bakadaji's Hotel understated elegance speaks volumes of their vision to create a hospitality & cultural masterpiece on a canvas that brings elements together mostly significant protecting the Environment. One of the most eco friendly tourism establishments in the Gambia.

Buna was born into Tourism Royalty his Father Mr. Ebrima Njie was a very close friend of mine who I met before knowing him .

Uncle Ebrima was one of the First Gambians to promote Culinary Tourism and served a local menu that was diverse and captured the palates from Gambians & international Guests.

I recall in 2001 then a Quality Control Manager for the GTboard then Gambia Tourism Authority (GTA) I organized the 'FIRST EVER' Food Festival for the Gambia Tourism Industry Uncle Ebrima went above and beyond to make me succeed.

Buna was the GTA, Chairman of the Gambia Hotel Classification Committee of all the Tourism Establishments in the Gambia rating from 1- 5 star Hotels 15 years ago since then has never been done. I was then the Director of Quality Control and Licensing at the GTboard.

He was also the Chairman of the Gambia Hotel Association for several years and left an impact with Tourism Stakeholders and the Tourism Fraternity.

We also authored a cookbook together ' Gambia is Cooking to promote healthy, organic food ' with the Gambia Chefs Association featuring local cuisine.

He also led the African Union Summit Accommodation Committee in 2006 and is currently the Chairman of OIC Accommodation Committee for upcoming Summit in 2024.

A Mentor and Role Model for many youths in the Tourism Industry he has touched so many lives. When you walk into Bakadaji Hotel you will observe that most of Team & Management is under 35 years old. Disciplined, hardworking and focused due to the Leadership ready to serve all Guests with a Smile.

Às RITZ CARLTON once famously quoted 'Ladies & Gentleman Serving 'Ladies & Gentleman.

Buna is a strong advocate of Women & Youth Empowerment 3 of the most prominent Female General Managers in the Gambia under the age of 40 were groomed by him Ms.Haddijatou Njie - General Manager, 5 Star Ngala Lodge, Ms. Hayat Blell - General Manager 4 Star African Princess Hotel and Ms. Clothida Jensen is also a General Manager.

Mr Bunama Njie has been recognised by Ambassador Abdoulie M Touray ( Baax) of The Global Entrepreneurship Network ( GEN) represented in 200 countries with over 10 Million Members worldwide as a GEM ( Global Entrepreneurship Mentor)and MAN of the YEAR.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0cZKbxzSF0Q

https://www.facebook.com/bakadajihotelgambia

Courtesy of Binta Jobe

16/01/2024

Author:
Saffiatou Joof
Poet - Author of : "Under the spell of poetry" | "Words On War"
President of StandStill Gambia
Vice-President Young Writers Association of The Gambia (YWAG)

Saffiatou Joof is a young, dynamic lady, prolific writer, activist, and poet, who started her writing career as a young girl but with aims and objectives to inspire and change the concepts that people built towards poetry in The Gambia.

Saffiatou attended Deeper Life School Primary and Upper Basic. She graduated from Gambia Senior secondary school and then proceeded to American International University West Africa, where she is studying computer science.

Her first book, "Under the Spell of Poetry" was a breakthrough in 2022, and she managed to sell 1000 copies across the country.

’ Upon that successful book launched, she founded Nna-kala Virtual Poetry Academy. And Standstill organization, the Gambia. The organization focuses on training young people in poetry, and she is also selected as the vice president of the Young Writers Association of The Gambia.

Saffiatou is working part-time with Sotuma Industrial and commercial trading as a secretary while managing her own business. Her second book "Words On war" is among the most captivating books that are making waves online. Through her network, they are supporting a few students who can’t afford to pay their tuition fees. In addition, writing has been her passion, and she is currently doing well to integrate her critical poetry style to pe*****te the international market.

Her books are available at Timbooktoo, Suba Bookshop, Amazon.com, and bernesandnoble.com. Furthermore, she believes that talent has to be protected and nurtured. And she is proud of her Gambian friends, fans, and relatives that patronize her work and thank them for often motivating her. The book that she published last year in 2022, "Under the Spell of Poetry" is doing very well on Amazon.

Her second poetry book Words on War, which contains poems that talk about corruption, regrets, pride, abortion, black magic, prison life, divorce, etc., and that has extended to the penning of our late heroes and living legends that are doing extremely well in various fields. Her poems are based on the lives of people, her personal experiences, which are written on the lines of purely African poetry.

You can kindly follow her on Facebook or TikTok to get updates on her work, named “Saffyah Joof”.

https://www.facebook.com/saffia.joof

24/12/2023

Season's Greetings and Wishing all our Wonderful Lovely Esteemed Followers a Merry Christmas with lots of Love! Enjoy!
God Bless. Stay Positive Always!

07/12/2023

Information Technology:
Muhammed Sidibeh
IT Professional | Ecowas Scholar

Muhammed is IT professional with a dedicated focus on computer security, research, and a strong foundation in analytical problem-solving. His expertise spans Microsoft Technologies, cloud computing, and biometric technologies. As a seasoned System Administrator and IT Manager, Muhammed leverages his extensive experience to adeptly navigate and address a wide array of challenges within the dynamic technology landscape.

His notable contributions include playing a role in the setting up the infrastructure of the Credit Bureau System for UEMOA countries and serving as a figure in the implementation of the Gambia Biometric Identification System (GAMBIS). Furthermore, Muhammed has served as the IT lead for the Gambia Biometric Passport project, overseeing the operation and personalization of the e-passport.

Currently, Muhammed holds the position of Senior ICT Officer at the Central Bank of The Gambia, where his skills and leadership continue to make a significant impact in the field of Information and Communication Technology.

https://www.linkedin.com/in/muhammed-sidibeh-1491a267

15/11/2023

Beauty & Natural Products:
Juka Ceesay
CEO & Founder
Juka's Organic Co.
"Africa's Purest To Your Doorstep"

Juka's Organic Co. is one of the leading suppliers of natural food and beauty products in the U.S.A. from the continent of Africa. With the partnership of women farmers in the villages, Juka's has grown from working with just one village in the outskirts of Gambia to now partnering with many women farmers in over five countries in West Africa.

Over the years, thousands of health-conscious consumers have turned to Juka's Organic Co., for its sustainable, authentic & premium quality red palm oil. And now all of our customers trust Juka's as the #1 go to brand to acquire other natural & healthy products that are indigenous to Africa as an addition to their holistic diet. Some of the products Juka's Organic offers are: Baobab Powder, Coconut Oil, Fonio, Moringa Powder, Liquid Multivitamin made infused with Baobab, Red Palm Oil Capsules, Shea Butter, African Black Soap and more.

Juka's Organic Co. was established in 2013 by Juka Ceesay. After owning an African food market in the City of Inglewood, CA in 2008 for a few years. Juka realized there was a lack of authentic, unrefined, pure, and natural food & beauty products in the United States from Africa that were made available to the American mainstream. With the help of her mother, Juka soon after started importing just the red palm oil, which she branded and made available in her food market and sold online as well. Juka still faced some challenges to cross over to the mainstream.

In 2013, Ceesay was thrilled to have Dr. Oz and the US market take notice of the extensive health benefits of Red Palm Oil. Juka seized the opportunity to put her brand in the hands of mainstream consumers that are health conscious. She always wanted to give back to African women. Growing up she saw her mother run a business without any formal education but prospered and helped pay for some of her education along with her siblings'.

Juka Ceesay decided to give the same opportunity to women in villages of Africa. Ceesay decided to partner up with women in the villages to not only retain the purity of the products but to also return the benefit to the continent of origin, particularly, the women farmers. After partnering with one village between the outskirts of Gambia and Senegal in West Africa, where it all started, Juka realized how the partnership was changing their lives. She wanted to replicate the same strategy in many other countries in Africa. And today, she is proud to work with women from all over West Africa.

Juka's Organic Co. now offers many healthy products that are traditionally used as healing foods in Africa to benefit the Western market.

Juka Ceesay Gallagher
https://www.linkedin.com/in/juka-ceesay-53203460/

07/11/2023

Journalists:
Sainey M.K. Marenah
Editor In Chief at The Alkamba Times

Mr. Sainey M.K. Marenah is a Prominent Gambian journalist, founding editor The Alkamba Times and formerly head of communications at the Constitutional Review Commission (CRC) and Communications and PR Consultant for The Gambia Pilot Program, under Gamworks. Mr. Marenah served as the Social media Strategist and Editor at Gambia Radio and Television Services. He is also the Banjul Correspondent for Voice of America Radio. Sainey is a human rights and developmental journalist who has carved a strong niche particularly in new media environments in the Gambian media industry.

Mr. Marenah began his career as a junior reporter with the Point Newspaper in the Gambia in 2008 and rose through the ranks to become Chief correspondent before moving to The Standard Newspaper also in Banjul as Editorial Assistant and head of News. He is a household name in the Gambia’s media industry having covered some of the most important stories in the former and current government. These include the high profile treason cases including the Trial of Former military chiefs in Banjul in 2009 to 2012.

Following his arrest and imprisonment by the former regime of President, Yahya Jammeh in 2014, Marenah moved to Dakar Senegal where he continues to practice Journalism freelancing for various local and international Media organization’s including the BBC, Al-Jazeera, VOA, and ZDF TV in Germany among others.

He is the co-Founder of the Banjul Based Media Center for Research and Development; an institution specialized in research and development undertakings. As a journalist and Communication Expert, focused on supporting the Gambia's transitional process, Mr Marenah continues to play a pivotal role in shaping a viable media and communications platform that engages necessary tools and action to increase civic participation and awareness of the needs of transitional governance to strengthen the current move towards democratization.

Mr. Marenah has traveled extensively as a professional journalist in both Europe, Africa and United States and attended several local and international media trainings.

Alkamba Marenah

05/11/2023

Musician:
Yusupha Ngum
Singer and Songwriter

Yusupha Ngum is a singer and songwriter from Gambia, also known by the stage name "Joloffman". He has performed in a variety of styles, including mbalax, folk music, rap, jazz fusion, and Afro fusion music. Yusupha is currently based in Australia.

Life
Yusupha's father was Musa Ngum (also often spelled "Moussa Ngom"). Musa Ngum was a griot, and a highly successful singer in Gambia and Senegal.Yusupha followed in the griot tradition of his father.

When he was growing up, Yusupha went to a Franco-Arab school in Senegal.

Career
Yusupha started his music career by co-founding the rap band Galaxy Crew in 1998. With Galaxy Crew, Yusupha released three albums, Bamba (2000), Peace and Blessings (2001) and Toloff-Toloff (2004).

Yusupha started his solo career in 2005, where he shifted to creating mbalax music. As a solo artist, Yusupha released his first album in 2006, titled Ndigal.

In 2007, Yusupha went on a two-month tour of Sweden.

In 2009, Yusupha released his second solo album, titled Yaay Borom, which reached no. 3 on the Gambian album charts.

In 2015, Yusupha released his third solo album, Golden Jubilee, to celebrate the 50th year of Gambia's independence.

In 2013, Yusupha along with two partners formed the Australia-based trio Jaaleekaay. In 2016, Jaaleekaay released their self-titled album. In its review of the 2016 National Folk Festival, Scenestr described Jaaleekaay as "the band of the festival".

Yusupha is currently based in Melbourne, Australia, and is the lead singer of Yusupha Ngum and the Affia Band and was the original lead singer of the band Ausecuma Beats.

In 2018, Yusupha Ngum & the Affia Band recorded a song, "Gainde", to celebrate the Senegal team's qualification in the 2018 FIFA World Cup. The song was widely reported in the Gambian and Senegalese media.

In July 2018, Yusupha appeared as part of an ensemble shot on the cover of Beat Magazine, representing the band Ausecuma Beats.

After a performance at the Healesville Music Festival, the chair of the festival nominated the set by Yusupha Ngum & the Affia Band as one of the "stand out" performances, and named the band as one of three he listed as "among some of the big names that really pulled the crowds".

In 2019, Yusupha Ngum & the Affia Band included jazz fusion music in their repertoire at the Castlemaine Jazz Festival.

In 2019, Ausecuma Beats released their self-titled EP, and released their self-titled album in 2020, with Yusupha on lead vocals on every track except for one vocal track and one instrumental track. Yusupha Ngum left Ausecuma Beats in 2020.

Accomplishments and awards
In 2009, Yusupha won the award for the "Most Radio Played Artist Male" category at the Gamspirit Music Awards.

In 2015, Yusupha was nominated for both the "Best Mbalax Artist" and "Best Traditional Artist" categories of the Purely Gambian Entertainment awards.

Partial discography

Solo
Albums:
2006 Ndigal
2009 Yaay Borom ( #3 Gambia album chart)
2015 Golden Jubilee
With Galaxy Crew

Albums:
2000 Bamba
2001 Peace and Blessings
2004 Toloff-Toloff
With Jaaleekaay

Albums:
2016 Jaaleekaay
With Yusupha Ngum & the Affia Band

Singles:
2018 Gaïndé
With Ausecuma Beats

Albums:
2019 Ausecuma Beats (EP)
2020 Ausecuma Beats (album)

Singles:
2019 Aida ( #2 Amrap Metro Chart)
2020 Yelena
2020 Cherie
With Vellúa

Singles:
2019 Ibra Fall

Partial videography
Solo:
Fans
2016 Fatou Remix
2017 Don Sa Bopp (with Jaliba Kuyateh and Tuti Sanyang)
2021 Maam Bamba Jerejeff (a capella)

With Galaxy Crew
Mariama
Fatou

With Yusupha Ngum & the Affia Band
2016 Taysito
2016 Citizens of this World
2018 Gaïndé

Yusupha Ngum & the AFFIA Band