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Momodou
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 Posted - 05 Dec 2006 : 00:32:46
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NAYCONF Organising Committee Meets Musicians
By Isatou Bittaye
The Organising Committee of NAYCONF has met a number of Gambia Musicians on Tuesday 21st November 2006. The purpose of meeting the musicians is to have them take part in and contribute to national development.
According to the chairperson of the NAYCONF sub-Committee Marketing, Publicity and Fundraising, Mr. Sheriff Gomez, NAYCONF recognises the invaluable contribution of musicians in our national endeavours part in youth development in general and NAYCONF in particular. Mr. Gomez indicated that they met Rongo and Freaky Joe who were representing a group of artists including Mbye Gaye and Yushapha Ngum. He said that NAYCONF wants these song and to engage the musicians in fundraising show. Mr. Gomez indicated that negotiations are still going on with the musicians and both parties are satisfied that they are moving in the right direction to ensure a conclusive outcome. Nevertheless, the National Olympic Committee (NOC) is still contacting many Gambian artists for these two engagements. He said that NAYCONF started with a zero budget but NAYCONF 2006 has to raise over 4 million dalasis to ensure a successful and hitch free meeting.
He said it is for this reason that NAYCONF intends to do everything possible to raise funds. He indicated that the publicity kicked off recently in the form of flag relay and a torch lighting ceremony. He also noted that sponsorships are following up and locations for venue, works and other logistics are in progress. Mr. Gomez indicated that the targeted date for the musical performance is 2nd December 2006 and the NAYCONF date has been pushed forward to the 18th –24th December. He remarked that all delegates and participants are expected to arrive in Western Division on the 17th December, 2006.
Source: Foroyaa Newspaper Burning Issue
Issue No.106/2006, 29-30 November, 2006
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