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Momodou
Denmark
11828 Posts |
 Posted - 01 Feb 2009 : 12:09:01
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44th Independence Anniversary
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A clear conscience fears no accusation - proverb from Sierra Leone |
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Dalton1
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Posted - 14 Feb 2009 : 18:50:35
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So, how far has we grown?
With the current madness observed with these juju searchers, you wonder truly about achieved civilization. You wonder about progress you wonder about human enslavement, torture and lacking freedom of speech. Even infrastructure...when tarmac roads are throwing peeples high up in rockey valleys; when rains are eroding whole bridges; when winds are falling electric poles; and moreso the president's wife is being transported to DC (USA) to give birth to a child. huiiiiiiiiii.....this unending list. |
"There is no god but Allah (SWT); and Muhammad (SAW)is His last messenger." shahadah. Fear & Worship Allah (SWT) Alone! (:
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Dalton1
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Posted - 17 Feb 2009 : 17:29:29
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Dear Gambians & all friends,
Happy Independence Celebration In Advance.
I wish you all a happy Independence celebration in Advance. I agree that Independence is a time to reflect on the successes and failures of a nation. At age 44, a lot is expected. If this is to go by, the most important questions are:
How much has our nation achieved? Are we better now than then? Are we living in peace and harmony? Are we moving forward or backward? Are we free or still mentally and physically in someone's chains? Are we truly liberated then?
Once we answer these questions and the many others that are looming, then we are certainly celebrating Independence, whether at home or abroad.
On this note above, I wish you all well.
Allah Jomiradoh tuppuh buubdam
(May Almighty God give us pleasing rains.)
D...
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"There is no god but Allah (SWT); and Muhammad (SAW)is His last messenger." shahadah. Fear & Worship Allah (SWT) Alone! (:
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kaanibaa
United Kingdom
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Posted - 17 Feb 2009 : 18:32:21
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Happy Independence anniversary My brother Dalton. I witnessed the Empire day celebs and so also the Independence many years ago. All we can do is remember that these where milestones in our nation's journey to the present.Indeed a lot has happened to our dear country since then some good some not so good , but it is our history and we have lived it.Records of what transpired shall be written with indelible markers on our conscience , those who perfomed well shall be able to live with their deeds in perfect peace, others though, would have to constantly keeping looking behind their backs ,as haunted beings; by their deeds. On the occasion of yet another anniversary I wish every one a ''happy'' celebration , wishing that it becomes better for us a people as time goes on , that we one day can be freer and happier to do the celebrations proper, without a cloud threatening to dampen our jolly spirits.May Allah give us long life and lead us in His infinite wisdom through these trying times. Amen  
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Dalton1
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Posted - 17 Feb 2009 : 22:02:41
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Love,
thanks a lot.
It will be greatly appreciated if you can do us another poem, or at least a short analysis.
I wish you and your family a nice celebration in advance...don't eat too much 'serenyab..''
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"There is no god but Allah (SWT); and Muhammad (SAW)is His last messenger." shahadah. Fear & Worship Allah (SWT) Alone! (:
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kaanibaa
United Kingdom
1169 Posts |
Posted - 17 Feb 2009 : 22:47:42
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| Oh yeah 'baserenghab' not within my reach but I had some small fries; sardines, cooked in lime juice and this I ate with nyankatang. Gently peppered and the rice well done It was splendid chop fare for me ;enyab. Please do not ask for some as I have eaten it all .I would give a poem if my brain agrees but now it is foggy. Please take a story about a monkey and a farmer instead. The monkey always goes to the farm and steal bananas and mangoes. The farmer laid a trap and caught it one day and decided to take it to court accusing it of theft. The Judge was His Lordship Simpson of Colonial fame. The charges were read and when the monkey was answering to them he replied 'not guilty' , an argument ensued and the monkey asked to be heard out. The judge asked him what his stance was and he replied that since man goes out to the bush to collect fruits therein he feels he too had the same right to come to the farm and collect what he wants. 'Jettu kofalla wana Nguyka 'he posited. Finishing his address with 'after all we monkeys too want independence ' This was at the time that our Great Nationalists were clamoring for Independence. We got ours from Britain but the monkeys failed to get any from us , what a shame eh ! |
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Momodou
Denmark
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Posted - 18 Feb 2009 : 10:06:31
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Kaaniba, I also witnessed Empire day and the first indepemndent celebration at Armitage School grounds.
A happy anniversary to you all!! |
A clear conscience fears no accusation - proverb from Sierra Leone |
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kaanibaa
United Kingdom
1169 Posts |
Posted - 18 Feb 2009 : 15:48:06
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| Yes Momodou ,those were happy days for us kids receiving presents and marching with the empirial flags.The next was independence day celebrations which too was seen to with much rejoicing ; alas what we have now is July 22 , which for some is a sad day but for others a red letter day. It surely marks a turning point in our national historical march , ushering in a new type of rule for us.Witnessing several new things , we praise the new leaders for bring in many new projects which we thought were not possible , we also saw a degeneration of our much cherished democratic gains being replaced by a system , I and many others deem autocratic or dictatorial . All the two earlier celebrations were enjoyed by all citizens whereas the latter is for the pleasure of the supporters of the new rule.Patriotism gained a new meaning and those who oppose are tagged illegitimate or unpatriotic among others.Our country like other countries did , is going through it's phases of growth and what we see is what we either planned or failed to plan against, as a nation.We cannot blame any one outside for our predicament, like they say we made this bed so most lie on it.My prayer is that God in His infinite mercy changes the heart of the rulers, making them softer and accommodating so that once more we can enjoy the feeling of belonging and togetherness.The Gambia is a small nation but a nation of great men and women, who I am sure would find a way of regaining glory and respect . |
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Dalton1
3485 Posts |
Posted - 18 Feb 2009 : 18:55:29
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Momodou,
It is good that you are all taken back to 'empire days' in memento. Was it when you sang in praise, "God Save the Queen?" What an irony! One would have to lubricate my throat and twist my tongue a little to make me stammer and hitch on that "God ....Queen."...but I would say without hitch, "God Save the people."
Bro Kanibaa,
http://www.gambia.dk/forums/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=7203
The poem you wrote is very beautiful. It talks about what Independence was supposed to be for Gambians, unfortunately we achieved the opposite. But all hope cannot be lost. Perhaps, some better days pal, are truly ahead. Cracking on your story above, I realized the common saying....jettu koh fala wona ghuikah../matter of the monkey...ha ha ha ha ha While a harsh way to deal with those farmers, the matter of the monkey remains a common tale...ghuikah at its best.
I am a great fan of Sereghabb....ah wai, dei saan. achanam nyamdeh foni. Butosh, dih eh lolei sumeh-sum.
D...
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"There is no god but Allah (SWT); and Muhammad (SAW)is His last messenger." shahadah. Fear & Worship Allah (SWT) Alone! (:
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kaanibaa
United Kingdom
1169 Posts |
Posted - 18 Feb 2009 : 20:41:52
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| You do make me go back on memory lane bro.Elolley ! I remember a rascally brother who used to go the backyard and grab a chickhen and swirl in the air for while then releasing it with a shout "the chickhen is sick". Our aunt would rush out to see the poor fowl staggering and she would ask us to quickly kill it before it infects her other healthy chickhens . This way he gets a free bite ,as he never throws the dead fowl but cooks it in the back yard. Pranks of our child hood that was, if we are not out chasing the famous bush meat to wit fookoondoonafoo! yep or yack your choice ! |
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Dalton1
3485 Posts |
Posted - 18 Feb 2009 : 21:32:34
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Gambia, The -FOR THE GAMBIA OUR HOMELAND
[For The Gambia, our homeland
We strive and work and pray,
That all may live in unity,
Freedom and peace each day.]
This is the opening stanza to Gambia's national Anthem. In this
stanza, it talks about a Gambia we all belong –Our homeland. Though
our efforts and prayers, we will live in peace and harmony daily.
[Let justice guide our actions
Towards the common good,
And join our diverse peoples
To prove man's brotherhood.]
The second stanza came to advocate for true justice, diversity,
tolerance and acceptance to a standard of true brotherhood and
sisterhood among all.
[We pledge our firm allegiance,
Our promise we renew;
Keep us, great God of nations,
To The Gambia ever true.]
The third and last stanza, probably the most choruses is also a
supplication to God Almighty, and it talks about our commitment to our
nation –the Gambia.
The National Anthem is the song for glorifying our Independence on
February 18th 1965. While it may be short with only three stanzas, it
carries a greater message of peace, unity, justice, tolerance,
co-existence and a lot more. The Gambia, which is a former British
Colony gained Independence in 1965 with Sir Dawda Jawara as the first
President. Before Independence, the British and French tussled over
the land called Senegambia. While the French were interested in the
hinterland, the British were interested in the navigable part, which
happens to be the River Gambia. Since Independence, Gambians and their
friends celebrate the day yearly in order to pay tribute to our
founding fathers and the state of Independence. We also have a
National flag: Red means Sun; white means Peace; Blue means River
Gambia; White means Peace again; and Green means Agriculture.
It is very important to celebrate Independence. In context, it means
that you are free from colonialism. It means you are standing on your
own feet. It means you make your own country's rules and justice
system. It means you preside over your own destiny.
It was America's President, Abraham Lincoln who once said and to paraphrase that -all human
beings were created equal before God. As such, Independence is very
powerful. We should all celebrate Independence, and it should reflect
the central theme always –Independence. We should sing our National
Anthem in chorus, and learn a little history about the smiling coast
of Africa –The Gambia. Our children shouldn't be left behind, because
they are the future of our nations. With this in mind, we end in
chorus by saying:
"FOR THE GAMBIA, OUR HOMELAND
FOR THE GAMBIA, EVER TRUE."
Kani,
feel free to adjust the tone or analysis to suite this year's independence celebration. Just something short....
thanks,
D...
Back to the day's memory lanes---
eh eh nei
kundunaf
lohlei dih tengkulai eh dig kanghuleii...nyaa injey bo'ot.
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"There is no god but Allah (SWT); and Muhammad (SAW)is His last messenger." shahadah. Fear & Worship Allah (SWT) Alone! (:
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