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From: Kabir Njie <[log in to unmask]>
To: GAMBIA-L <[log in to unmask]>
Sent: Tue, May 15, 2012 12:57 am
Subject: Re: [G_L] The Drumbeats Of Afdie
You are absolutely right, Bro Kabir. The Gambia has a rich culture and
tradition that we need to investigate and capture in our literary
efforts. The Gambia is transforming at a very rapid space, and the
danger is that we can loose much of our cultural heritage in the
process.
Within our various ethnic groupings there are rites and rituals
associated with the joys of child births, weddings and other social
functions that we need to celebrate and bring alive in our literary
works. There are also rites and rituals associated with the pains of
death, in some of our cultures that we also need to investigate and
bring alive in our literary works.
It is heartening to see, and a big surprise too, that the culture of
'Hunting' is flourishing among some young adults in the general
vicinity of Serrekunda and the surrounding areas, with their colorful
"asobis' both young men and women during festive occasions. We need to
keep these colorful images alive.
Once again, thanks.
Rene
-----Original Message-----
From: Kabir Njie <[log in to unmask]>
To: GAMBIA-L <[log in to unmask]>
Sent: Tue, May 15, 2012 12:57 am
Subject: Re: [G_L] The Drumbeats Of Afdie
Congrats, Bro Rene!
I look forward to owning a copy. Yes, Half-Die of the time was truely
lively and vibrant. The 'Fanal' tradition has sadly died: No more
'Famara awal nee' and the like. Hence the importance of literary work
that capture those times.
Regards,
Kabir.
On Mon, May 14, 2012 at 9:59 PM, <[log in to unmask]> wrote:
Dear All,
Today I have come closer to becoming a published author. My
manuscript entitled: The Drumbeats Of Afdie, has finally been sent to
the printer for activation. This process is expected to take within one
to two weeks. Once this process is complete, my book will be available
in the marketplace for purchase. The publisher for the book is
Authorhouse, an indepedent publishing house in Bloomington, IN 47403. I
am told that it generally takes about 4-6 weeks from the time a title
is activated until it begins to be listed on other retailer's website.
In due course the book will be able on Amazon and many other retail
outlets.
The Drumbeats Of Afdie is the story of Omadi, a Gambian
immigrant who came to the United States. It describes the life of Omadi
both in the Gambia and in the United States. The nuances of the
American immigration system become a focal point in the book, as Omadi
is torn between staying in the country as an illegal immigrant or going
back home to the Gambia.
This 214 page book is authentically Gambian; Banjul and
Afdie features prominently in the book, as the author deliberates on
and accentuates the rich social and cultural tapestry that is part of
Afdie's history. For those who may not know, the word Afdie is a
corruption of the words "Half Die". It pertains to a malaria epedimic
in Banjul, in the past, in which half the inhabitants had died. Afdie
is in the southern part of the city of Banjul.
As the story of Omadi evolves, so does the narration about
gods and oracles which gives a deeper appreciation to this African
phenomenon.
I wish to take this opportunity to extend my thanks and
gratitude to Momodou Baldeh, who has been kind enough to read
through over one hundred pages of the manuscript, and not only offered
his suggestions and advice but also helped with the editing. Mo is my
literary buddy and a close friend. Thanks a bunch, Mo.
Rene Badjan
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