Rene,
   
  Good idea.  I recall A.E. Cham-Joof took a similar initiative some years ago and published two books on some aspects of Gambia's history, including important details on Banjul and the trade unions. In 1997, he co-founded ECCO, the Education through Communication and Culture Organization.
   
  Baba Galleh and a few other budding writers have already taken up the challenge. Perhaps, someday we will also have our Ngugi or Achebe.
   
  Thanks,
   
  Momodou.
   
   
   
  

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  Baldeh,
You wrote, "through historical narratives, verse and even prose, we can 
attempt to document the life of the city for future generation."

The fact that your poem evokes many pleasant memories of growing up in 
Banjul, and does appeal to a lot of people, makes it all the more important 
that the rich historical and cultural tapestry that is indeed Banjulian, 
should be relived and shared over and over again. 

And not only in Banjul, but in the other towns and villages where a 
vivid portrayal of the culture and lives of the people can make us all share in 
the experience, that is uniquely Gambian. 

Our societies are transforming very rapidly, and with it our cultures 
and mores are dying slowing. This is where the challenge is, to use our 
creative abilities to bring all the memories back. 

Imagine growing up in Banjul, and after decades of a long absence, to 
walk the streets of Banjul hardly seeing someone you know. This indeed has 
deprived the capital of its former vibrancy. 

Just for the fun of it, and to relive the experience again, maybe we 
should under the heading "Banjul Epitaphs," give account of anecdotal 
experiences in the city that brings alive its culture and history. And may be, people 
who are much older can dig deeper. Look forward to reading the many 
insightful stories. 

Rene 

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