About Momodou Camara

Personal biography

I am Momodou Camara. I come from Niani in The Gambia’s Central River Region, where people from different linguistic and religious communities share a long history of living and working together.

Roots in Niani

Farming is an important part of local life. Crops described in my original introduction include groundnuts, millet, sorghum, rice, maize and sesame.

Education and interests

I am a retired Marine Engineer (Maskinmester) with a lifelong passion for engineering, travel, creativity and community engagement. I earned a Certified Mechanist Certificate in 1987 and graduated as a Maskinmester (Marine Engineer) from the Copenhagen School of Marine Engineering and Technology Management in 1993.

Throughout my career, I worked in the marine, power generation and utility sectors. I spent 18 years with Everllence (formerly MAN Energy Solutions) in technical and customer-focused roles. I also had the privilege of living and working in Greenland for four and a half years with Nukissiorfiit, Greenland’s national energy and water utility. During that time, I travelled extensively and visited every town in Greenland, gaining a deep appreciation for its people, culture and extraordinary landscapes.

Today, I enjoy drawing, painting, travelling, photography, swimming and community work. Through this website, I share my experiences, photographs, interests and projects from a life shaped by engineering, travel, learning and cultural discovery.

“Engineering has been my profession, but curiosity, creativity and community continue to inspire my journey.”

About this website

I created and maintain Gambia.dk as a personal project: a place to share information, photographs and connections with The Gambia.

Photographs from the archive

Personal biography updated October 2026.