Fulbe Africa association held press briefing ahead of the 11th anniversary
In preparation for the highly anticipated Fulbe Africa International Cultural and Festival, set to take place on January 25, 2025, at Qcity, the association's executive members held a press briefing on Friday, January 17, 2025.
The briefing conducted at Abuko aimed to inform journalists about this year's event and the extensive preparations in place to ensure it stands out as one of the best yet.
Organizers said prominent artists from both the country and Senegal are set to perform at the festival, which will also feature dramatic presentations highlighting the impact of Fulani migration on food security. Additionally, a Fulani language competition is scheduled to take place.
The eagerly awaited event themed “Traditional Food Systems and Their Relation to Climate Change” is set to attract hundreds of attendees from both within the country and abroad, including the nation's first lady and various cabinet ministers. During this occasion, the Fulani community, both local and international, will don their stunning traditional attire, showcasing their rich cultural heritage.
Fulbe Africa is a vibrant, youth-led organization, registered with the Attorney General's Chambers in 2014. It is a non-political and non-commercial initiative dedicated to safeguarding, preserving, and celebrating the rich cultural heritage of the Fulbe people, both in The Gambia and beyond. This mission is embodied in the very name, Fulbe Africa.
Established on Facebook, the association has grown into a respected organization that draws Fulani individuals both domestically and internationally, united by a shared commitment to celebrating and preserving our cultural heritage.
During the convergence, Musa Baldeh, the association’s president, emphasized the importance of the event.He mentioned that preparation are on high gear towards the success of one of the biggest Cultural Festivals in the Country.