--- title: "TRENDING FASHION IN GAMBIA" url: https://jagcouture.co.uk/trending-fashion-in-gambia/ date: 2021-09-10 modified: 2021-09-10 author: "Jag Kaur" description: "Gambia is a small country in West Africa with population of about 2.3million persons. It shares boundary with Senegal with a narrow Atlantic coastline. It is known for its diverse..." categories: - "Fashion N Travel" word_count: 1235 --- # TRENDING FASHION IN GAMBIA Gambia is a small country in West Africa with population of about 2.3million persons. It shares boundary with Senegal with a narrow Atlantic coastline. It is known for its diverse ecosystems around the central Gambia River. Kiang West National park and Bao Bolong Wetland Reserve is a home for wildlife such as Monkeys, leopards, hyenas, hippos and rare birds. Its official language is English, the capital is Banjul and nearby Serrekunda offer access to beaches. There are eight main ethnic groups in Gambia; Mandinka, Fula, Wolof, Jola, Soninke, Serer, Mande, Serahule. #### TRENDING FASHION IN GAMBIA ![C:UsersEsyDesktopGambiaimages (9).jpeg](https://naughty-snyder.37-148-200-105.plesk.page/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/c-users-esy-desktop-gambia-images-9-jpeg.jpeg)facebook.com ![C:UsersEsyDesktopGambiaimages (8).jpeg](https://naughty-snyder.37-148-200-105.plesk.page/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/c-users-esy-desktop-gambia-images-8-jpeg.jpeg) pinterest.com ![C:UsersEsyDesktopGambiaimages (15).jpeg](https://naughty-snyder.37-148-200-105.plesk.page/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/c-users-esy-desktop-gambia-images-15-jpeg.jpeg) pinterest.com ![C:UsersEsyDesktopGambiaimages (7).jpeg](https://naughty-snyder.37-148-200-105.plesk.page/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/c-users-esy-desktop-gambia-images-7-jpeg.jpeg) pinterest.com ![C:UsersEsyDesktopGambiaimages 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They have the highest population in Gambia, they make up 42% of Gambians population. They are known for their agricultural activities/ occupation. They dress on hand-dyed fabric, adorned with beads. ![C:UsersEsyDesktopGambiaimages (55).jpeg](https://naughty-snyder.37-148-200-105.plesk.page/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/c-users-esy-desktop-gambia-images-55-jpeg.jpeg) pinterest.com ![C:UsersEsyDesktopGambiaimages (54).jpeg](https://naughty-snyder.37-148-200-105.plesk.page/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/c-users-esy-desktop-gambia-images-54-jpeg.jpeg) facebook.com **The Fula/Fulani** The ethnic group spread all over Africa. It made up 18% of Gambia’s total population. They are known for cattle herding occupation. ![C:UsersEsyDesktopGambiaimages (56).jpeg](https://naughty-snyder.37-148-200-105.plesk.page/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/c-users-esy-desktop-gambia-images-56-jpeg.jpeg) facebook.com ![C:UsersEsyDesktopGambiaimages (57).jpeg](https://naughty-snyder.37-148-200-105.plesk.page/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/c-users-esy-desktop-gambia-images-57-jpeg.jpeg) facebook.com **The Wolof** They are very prominent in the capital city of Banjul and prominent in the Senegambia region. Their language is the lingua franca for Gambia and can be heard being spoken in trading centres and family compounds. In up-river area of Gambia they are called the Fanafa. ![C:UsersEsyDesktopGambiaimages (59).jpeg](https://naughty-snyder.37-148-200-105.plesk.page/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/c-users-esy-desktop-gambia-images-59-jpeg.jpeg) ![C:UsersEsyDesktopGambiaimages.jpeg](https://naughty-snyder.37-148-200-105.plesk.page/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/c-users-esy-desktop-gambia-images-jpeg.jpeg) facebook.com #### TOURIST AND HISTORICAL PLACES IN GAMBIA Although Gambia is a small country, it offers wide variety of sites offering tourist excursions and attractions. There are many land-based tours, mixed excursions and river trips organized by foreigners, as well as local based ground tour operators. Abuko Nature Reserve – Gambia’s first reserve, rich in Gambian wildlife ![C:UsersEsyDesktopGambiaAbuko-Nature-Reserve-768x560.jpg](https://naughty-snyder.37-148-200-105.plesk.page/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/c-users-esy-desktop-gambia-abuko-nature-reserve-7.jpeg) accessgambia Wassu Stone Circles – these circles are believed to be burial sites for ancient kings and chiefs ![C:UsersEsyDesktopGambiaWassu-Stone-Circles-768x572.jpg](https://naughty-snyder.37-148-200-105.plesk.page/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/c-users-esy-desktop-gambia-wassu-stone-circles-76.jpeg) flickr The Albert Market – the activity hub of Banjul, named after Prince Albert, Queen Victoria’s husband ![C:UsersEsyDesktopGambiaThe-Albert-Market-768x576.jpg](https://naughty-snyder.37-148-200-105.plesk.page/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/c-users-esy-desktop-gambia-the-albert-market-768x.jpeg) flickr Tanji Fish Market – a place to enjoy fishes of different type right by the river side ![C:UsersEsyDesktopGambiaTanji-Fish-Market-768x576.jpg](https://naughty-snyder.37-148-200-105.plesk.page/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/c-users-esy-desktop-gambia-tanji-fish-market-768x.jpeg) Girltweetsworld Serrekunda -  a market town, you can find batik factory, where tie-dyed and batik fabrics are made ![C:UsersEsyDesktopGambiaSerrekunda-Market-768x576.jpg](https://naughty-snyder.37-148-200-105.plesk.page/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/c-users-esy-desktop-gambia-serrekunda-market-768x.jpeg) flickr Sanyang Village and Beach – considered by many to be the best beachfront in all of the Gambia                                                                                           ![C:UsersEsyDesktopGambiaSanyang-Village-768x576.jpg](https://naughty-snyder.37-148-200-105.plesk.page/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/c-users-esy-desktop-gambia-sanyang-village-768x57-1.jpeg) flickr Old town – unruly assortment of fading colonial buildings and traditional Krio-style clapboard homes ![C:UsersEsyDesktopGambiaOld-Town.jpg](https://naughty-snyder.37-148-200-105.plesk.page/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/c-users-esy-desktop-gambia-old-town-jpg.jpeg) tripadvisor Makasutu Culture Forest – this is a private woodland reserve dedicated to ecotourism in Kombo district ![C:UsersEsyDesktopGambiaMakasutu-Culture-Forest-768x512.jpg](https://naughty-snyder.37-148-200-105.plesk.page/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/c-users-esy-desktop-gambia-makasutu-culture-fores.jpeg) flickr  Kachikally Crocodile Pool – the local believe in the healing powers of the water ![C:UsersEsyDesktopGambiaKachikally-Crocodile-Pool-768x509.jpg](https://naughty-snyder.37-148-200-105.plesk.page/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/c-users-esy-desktop-gambia-kachikally-crocodile-p.jpeg) flickr Janjangbureh – an old colonial administrative hub located on MacCarthy Island in the Gambia River ![C:UsersEsyDesktopGambiaJanjangbureh-768x500.jpg](https://naughty-snyder.37-148-200-105.plesk.page/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/c-users-esy-desktop-gambia-janjangbureh-768x500-j.jpeg) flickr Brufut Beach – it sits between the Kombo South District and the Atlantic Ocean ![C:UsersEsyDesktopGambiaBrufut-Beach-768x488.jpg](https://naughty-snyder.37-148-200-105.plesk.page/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/c-users-esy-desktop-gambia-brufut-beach-768x488-j.jpeg) Flickr Bijilo Forest Park –a small reserve also known as monkey park, point of pride for nearby locals ![C:UsersEsyDesktopGambiaBijilo-Forest-Park-768x576.jpg](https://naughty-snyder.37-148-200-105.plesk.page/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/c-users-esy-desktop-gambia-bijilo-forest-park-768.jpeg) flickr Banjul – the capital of Gambia, it is a port city located on Saint Mary’s Island ![C:UsersEsyDesktopGambiaBanjul-768x509.jpg](https://naughty-snyder.37-148-200-105.plesk.page/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/c-users-esy-desktop-gambia-banjul-768x509-jpg.jpeg) flickr The Gambia River – popular tourist place that gives access to the interior as well as Senegal and Guinea ![C:UsersEsyDesktopGambiaBambo-Bar-on-the-Gambia-River-768x497.jpg](https://naughty-snyder.37-148-200-105.plesk.page/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/c-users-esy-desktop-gambia-bambo-bar-on-the-gambi.jpeg) flickr #### MUSIC AND ART WORK IN GAMBIA Music in Gambia is close to that of the neighbouring country, Senegal which surrounds its inland frontiers completely. Mbalax is a widely known music dance of the Gambians and close-by Senegal. It fuses popular western music and dance, with sabar, the traditional drumming and dance music of the Wolof and Serer people. **Some musicians in Gambia:** ## Sona Jobarteh ![C:UsersEsyDesktopGambialicensed-image.jpeg](https://naughty-snyder.37-148-200-105.plesk.page/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/c-users-esy-desktop-gambia-licensed-image-jpeg.jpeg) google.com ## Foday Musa Suso ![C:UsersEsyDesktopGambiaimages (42).jpeg](https://naughty-snyder.37-148-200-105.plesk.page/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/c-users-esy-desktop-gambia-images-42-jpeg.jpeg) google.com #### Art work in Gambia include: ![C:UsersEsyDesktopGambia742d6ef4ea54e5819f23fab59a5bde11--gambia-congo.jpg](https://naughty-snyder.37-148-200-105.plesk.page/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/c-users-esy-desktop-gambia-742d6ef4ea54e5819f23fa.jpeg) pinterest.com ![C:UsersEsyDesktopGambia35cf28a0c9411bb90c9e2eb740da274e.jpg](https://naughty-snyder.37-148-200-105.plesk.page/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/c-users-esy-desktop-gambia-35cf28a0c9411bb90c9e2e.jpeg) pinterest.com ![C:UsersEsyDesktopGambiab755bd482091fd7ad6a195c3b37e63af.jpg](https://naughty-snyder.37-148-200-105.plesk.page/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/c-users-esy-desktop-gambia-b755bd482091fd7ad6a195.jpeg) pinterest.com ![C:UsersEsyDesktopGambiaa6d9b2a77f0eddad5434594bbdd4ec2a.jpg](https://naughty-snyder.37-148-200-105.plesk.page/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/c-users-esy-desktop-gambia-a6d9b2a77f0eddad543459.jpeg) pinterest.com #### MEALS IN GAMBIA Gambia have delicious meals to make your trip a lovely one. Meals from fish, rice, black-eyed peas, fruits and vegetables as well as variety of spices and herbs. **Mbahal** – a smoked fish dish prepared with groundnut, locust bean, rice, onions, chilies and jattoo. **Domoda** – a popular groundnut soup made from unsweetened peanut butter/paste. **Chicken Yassa** – a popular Gambian dish either spicy chicken or fish, with lots of onion and lemon juice. **Caldo** – made with chicken and small lemon added to make it tasty. **Chakery – **sweet and creamy pudding made from couscous. **Supakanja – **Gambian vegetable soup, made from okra. ## Mbahal ![C:UsersEsyDesktopGambiadownload (1).jpeg](https://naughty-snyder.37-148-200-105.plesk.page/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/c-users-esy-desktop-gambia-download-1-jpeg.jpeg) wikipedia.com ## Domoda ![C:UsersEsyDesktopGambiaDomoda-705x469.jpg](https://naughty-snyder.37-148-200-105.plesk.page/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/c-users-esy-desktop-gambia-domoda-705x469-jpg.jpeg) afrofoodtv.com ## Chicken Yassa ![C:UsersEsyDesktopGambiachicken-yassa- (1).jpg](https://naughty-snyder.37-148-200-105.plesk.page/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/c-users-esy-desktop-gambia-chicken-yassa-1-jpg.jpeg) 196flavours.com ## Caldo ![C:UsersEsyDesktopGambiaCaldo-649x420.jpg](https://naughty-snyder.37-148-200-105.plesk.page/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/c-users-esy-desktop-gambia-caldo-649x420-jpg.jpeg) wikipedia ## Chakery ![C:UsersEsyDesktopGambiaChakaryfromGambia.jpg](https://naughty-snyder.37-148-200-105.plesk.page/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/c-users-esy-desktop-gambia-chakaryfromgambia-jpg.jpeg) worldfoodrecipe.com ## Supakanja ![C:UsersEsyDesktopGambiasupakanja-625x469.jpg](https://naughty-snyder.37-148-200-105.plesk.page/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/c-users-esy-desktop-gambia-supakanja-625x469-jpg.jpeg) pinterest **Benachin **– typical jollof rice, known as wollof in Senegal. **Afra/Dibi** – street food in Gambia, grilled meat ranging from lamb to mutton. **Thiakry or Degue** – a sweet millet dish, mixed with milk, yoghurt, dried fruit and spices. **Pepper soup** – hot and spicy delicious meal in Gambia, made from protein and can be eaten with rice. **Plasas** – a vegetable soup popularly eaten in West Africa. **Ebbeh** – a stew usually thickened with chunks of cassava tube and garnished with flaked fish. ## Benachin ![C:UsersEsyDesktopGambiabenachin.jpg](https://naughty-snyder.37-148-200-105.plesk.page/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/c-users-esy-desktop-gambia-benachin-jpg.jpeg) Eat Gambia ## Afra/Dibi ![C:UsersEsyDesktopGambiaafra-625x469.jpg](https://naughty-snyder.37-148-200-105.plesk.page/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/c-users-esy-desktop-gambia-afra-625x469-jpg.jpeg) Great Gambia Adventure ## Thiakry or Degue ![C:UsersEsyDesktopGambia220px-Gambia_Chakery_0001.jpg](https://naughty-snyder.37-148-200-105.plesk.page/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/c-users-esy-desktop-gambia-220px-gambia_chakery_0.jpeg) wikipedia.com ## Pepper soup ![C:UsersEsyDesktopGambiapepe-soup2-e1488876904653-712x448.jpg](https://naughty-snyder.37-148-200-105.plesk.page/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/c-users-esy-desktop-gambia-pepe-soup2-e1488876904.jpeg) travelwithkat.com ## Plasas ![C:UsersEsyDesktopGambiaspinach-stew-palasas-626x469.jpg](https://naughty-snyder.37-148-200-105.plesk.page/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/c-users-esy-desktop-gambia-spinach-stew-palasas-6.jpeg) accessgambia.com ## Ebbeh ![C:UsersEsyDesktopGambiaebbeh-2.jpg](https://naughty-snyder.37-148-200-105.plesk.page/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/c-users-esy-desktop-gambia-ebbeh-2-jpg.jpeg) tasteofjollof.com **Oyster stew** – a popular stew in the United States and Gambia, made from oysters. **Nyambeh Nyebbeh** – a meal from mixture of cassava, soup stock, onion and spices. ## Oyster stew ![C:UsersEsyDesktopGambiaOyster_stew.jpg](https://naughty-snyder.37-148-200-105.plesk.page/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/c-users-esy-desktop-gambia-oyster_stew-jpg.jpeg) pinterest.com ## Nyambeh Nyebbeh ![C:UsersEsyDesktopGambiaNyambeh.jpg](https://naughty-snyder.37-148-200-105.plesk.page/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/c-users-esy-desktop-gambia-nyambeh-jpg.jpeg) pinterest.com #### ENVIRONMENTAL CONSERVATION AND HABITAT PROTECTION IN GAMBIA There are valuable forestry resources in Gambia. These resources are central to the Gambian environment and economic development. The forest cover includes woodland, savannah woodlands, trees and shrub savannah and Mangroves. There are reserves where wildlives are also protected in Gambia. Animals such as Nile crocodiles, bushpigs, monitor lizard, puff adders etc. ![C:UsersEsyDesktopGambiadownload (4).jpeg](https://naughty-snyder.37-148-200-105.plesk.page/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/c-users-esy-desktop-gambia-download-4-jpeg.jpeg) tripadvisor.com ![C:UsersEsyDesktopGambiadownload (3).jpeg](https://naughty-snyder.37-148-200-105.plesk.page/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/c-users-esy-desktop-gambia-download-3-jpeg.jpeg) gambia.co.uk ![C:UsersEsyDesktopGambiadownload (2).jpeg](https://naughty-snyder.37-148-200-105.plesk.page/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/c-users-esy-desktop-gambia-download-2-jpeg.jpeg) gambia.co.uk ![C:UsersEsyDesktopGambiaimages (48).jpeg](https://naughty-snyder.37-148-200-105.plesk.page/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/c-users-esy-desktop-gambia-images-48-jpeg.jpeg) facebook.com ![C:UsersEsyDesktopGambiaimages (46).jpeg](https://naughty-snyder.37-148-200-105.plesk.page/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/c-users-esy-desktop-gambia-images-46-jpeg.jpeg) unep.org ![C:UsersEsyDesktopGambiaimages (45).jpeg](https://naughty-snyder.37-148-200-105.plesk.page/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/c-users-esy-desktop-gambia-images-45-jpeg.jpeg) wikipedia.com ![C:UsersEsyDesktopGambiaimages (44).jpeg](https://naughty-snyder.37-148-200-105.plesk.page/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/c-users-esy-desktop-gambia-images-44-jpeg.jpeg) 123rf.com ![C:UsersEsyDesktopGambiadownload (5).jpeg](https://naughty-snyder.37-148-200-105.plesk.page/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/c-users-esy-desktop-gambia-download-5-jpeg.jpeg) bookallsafaris.com #### EFFECT OF CLIMATE CHANGE IN GAMBIA Rise is sea level and coastal erosion present serious long-term challenges to Gambia’s development. There is concensus that climate change could result to about 1m rise in sea level, therefore could cover over 8% of the country’s land area. Irregular rainfall on the other hand has devastating impact on farmers in Gambia. With these, there would be intense drought. ![C:UsersEsyDesktopGambiaimages (50).jpeg](https://naughty-snyder.37-148-200-105.plesk.page/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/c-users-esy-desktop-gambia-images-50-jpeg.jpeg) urbangateway.org ![C:UsersEsyDesktopGambiaimages (49).jpeg](https://naughty-snyder.37-148-200-105.plesk.page/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/c-users-esy-desktop-gambia-images-49-jpeg.jpeg) ccij.co ![C:UsersEsyDesktopGambiadownload (8).jpeg](https://naughty-snyder.37-148-200-105.plesk.page/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/c-users-esy-desktop-gambia-download-8-jpeg.jpeg) fao.org ![C:UsersEsyDesktopGambiadownload (7).jpeg](https://naughty-snyder.37-148-200-105.plesk.page/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/c-users-esy-desktop-gambia-download-7-jpeg.jpeg) thenorthbankeveningstandard.blogspot ![C:UsersEsyDesktopGambiadownload (6).jpeg](https://naughty-snyder.37-148-200-105.plesk.page/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/c-users-esy-desktop-gambia-download-6-jpeg.jpeg) whatson-gambia.com #### GENDER EQUALITY IN GAMBIA The government of Gambia recognizes that sustainable economic and social development of the country requires full participation of women, men, girls and boys. The voices of women are heard. Women participate in politics, economic decision, enterprenuership and education. Prominent women in Gambia include: **Fatou Bom Bensouda** – a Gambian lawyer and a prosecutor of cases under international criminal law. **Mama Fatima Singhateh** – a Gambian lawyer, judge and politician, served as minister of Justice. **Amie Ndoungou Drammeh Bensouda** – a lawyer and politician, first female Solicitor general of Gambia. **Dr. Isatou Touray – **first Gambian woman in the country’s history to run for office of President. ## Fatou Bom Bensouda ![C:UsersEsyDesktopGambiaDeputy_Prosecutor_(cropped).jpg](https://naughty-snyder.37-148-200-105.plesk.page/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/c-users-esy-desktop-gambia-deputy_prosecutor_cro.jpeg) wikipedia.org ## Mama Fatima Singhateh ![C:UsersEsyDesktopGambiaAG_mama.jpg](https://naughty-snyder.37-148-200-105.plesk.page/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/c-users-esy-desktop-gambia-ag_mama-jpg.jpeg) wikipedia.org ## Amie Ndoungou Drammeh Bensouda ![C:UsersEsyDesktopGambiadownload (10).jpeg](https://naughty-snyder.37-148-200-105.plesk.page/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/c-users-esy-desktop-gambia-download-10-jpeg.jpeg) wikipedia.org ## Dr. Isatou Touray ![C:UsersEsyDesktopGambiaisatou-touray1-dr--indepenedent-candidate-gainako-1.jpg](https://naughty-snyder.37-148-200-105.plesk.page/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/c-users-esy-desktop-gambia-isatou-touray1-dr-ind.jpeg) culturetrip.com **Fatou Saine Gaye – **award-winning entreprenuer and Executive Director of Gaye Niorro Skills Academy. **Lilian Azizi – **Gambian enterprenuer and Chief Executive Officer of Afriq Cars. **Jaha Dukureh **– Gambian activist and 2018 Nobel Peace Prize nominee. **Isatou Ceesay – **an environmentalist educating rural communities in Gambia about recycling of plastics. ## Fatou Saine Gaye ![C:UsersEsyDesktopGambiafatousaine-gambia-empretec.jpg](https://naughty-snyder.37-148-200-105.plesk.page/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/c-users-esy-desktop-gambia-fatousaine-gambia-empr.jpeg) wikipedia.org ## Lilian Azizi ![C:UsersEsyDesktopGambiamaxresdefault.jpg](https://naughty-snyder.37-148-200-105.plesk.page/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/c-users-esy-desktop-gambia-maxresdefault-jpg.jpeg) wikipedia.org ## Jaha Dukureh ![C:UsersEsyDesktopGambiajaka-1.png](https://naughty-snyder.37-148-200-105.plesk.page/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/c-users-esy-desktop-gambia-jaka-1-png.png) wikipedia.com ## Isatou Ceesay ![C:UsersEsyAppDataLocalMicrosoftWindowsTemporary Internet FilesContent.Wordclimateheroes-isatouceesay-08-686x1030-2.jpg](https://naughty-snyder.37-148-200-105.plesk.page/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/c-users-esy-appdata-local-microsoft-windows-tempo-84.jpeg) culturetrip.com