I am bringing you Sheik Omar Futi story, the Tijani legend who travels across Africa, and at some points engaging in war. His life story narrated in Mandingka by the late oral historian, Jali Bamba Suso. Bamba Suso was a great asset in the oral history traditions. The life of Sheik Omar Futi is shrouded in mystery. However, I hope the narrative will provide listeners the context, many placed Shiek Omar Taal and how he is still relevant to his disciples and those following his teachings.
The first part of the program is that of the Balanba kora story by the late Lalo Kebba Drame, with his host, the late renown radio Gambian culturalist, Alieu Darboe (RIP).
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