Sona Jobarteh - GAMBIA (Official Video)

Sona Jobarteh's debut music video "Gambia" in celebration of the Golden Jubilee of Independence for the Gambia in 2015.
This video features the traditional Mandinka Drum called the 'Seruba', an instrument no longer featured much in Gambian mainstream society. By featuring the drum in this song, Sona aims not only to resonate with the deep history of the Mandinka people, but also to boost and promote awareness of this instrument both in the Gambia and internationally.
Production Team:
Composed and produced by Sona Jobarteh
Camera/Editor/Co-Director: Jacob Bain
Co-Director: Sona Jobarteh
Camera: Robert Frost
Camera - Pascal Pawliszewski / Pascal Production
Mixed by - Femi Temowo
Mastered by - Peter Beckmann
Co-ordinator - Sheriffo Kanuteh
FEATURING:
The Fab Team, Gambia (Dancers)
Musafilly Jobarteh (Percussion)
Mamadou Sarr (Percussion)
Sekouba Bambino
Students of the ABJ Music School, Gambia
Lamin Suso

[@mfktv7245]

I'm Angolan, I really like this song, who's listening to this song in May 2024

[@noftyz]

Eu tbém sou angolana e adoro as músicas da Sona❤

[@medwentouray]

I am welsh woman and My Husband is a Gambian man, and we have 2 beautiful sons. And a beautiful princess.. My Partner has explained to me what the song lyrics mean, Such a beautiful ,peaceful, song about The Gambia and the Gambian people and how proud they are of their country. Sona Jobarteh is an extremely talented Artist. My partner plays this song very often to our sons,and our baby girl and makes him feel happy as takes him back to is homeland. Love This song, sending love across the world, please always be kind to each other!! Much Love From North Wales, united kingdom!

[@guleiro]

Respect for your words sir. One love from Angola, África ❤️

[@liesbethp6763]

I like that

[@antonygolder6087]

Travelle through West Africa 3 years ago wow changed me forever loved it

[@joope11]

wow those are some powerful words thank you so much

[@beqashamatava8427]

llppp

[@elvajrr5582]

I am peruvian and I love this rhythm is so uplifting. Love you all.

[@user-yd8pd6lu6u]

I'm a japanese student. In a class of African culture, my teacher introduced this. This song became one of my favorite :) Love from Japan

[@joelzabsonre]

Welcome bro in the African Rythm... the power and the love in the same voice... Where you can find love and peace in Africa is in the culture... Peace and love

[@123annmk]

I will show this beautiful song to my students in geography. Greatings from Poland!

[@bahdembo1171]

Arigatou Gozaimasu...Watashi wa Gambia-jin desu.

[@magass681]

Listning in Malaysia

[@mahioutmohamed1752]

do you listing kabyle an toureg musique it's amazigh musique nord africa is not arabic

[@deonabraham2867]

I am a Proud ERITREAN- AFRICAN... MY Dream is to Return back home after 35 years!!!

[@user-rw3lq8py8g]

J'espère que tu es rentrée.

[@JuliaPonomarenko]

I am from Ukraine and this music made me cry. It touches something deep in my heart. I think we missed Africa and we miss it. I play it and dance in the kitchen. I would like the whole world go out in the streets and dance African dances. As not only live in our brains, but also in our bodies and our hearts.

[@kamitatitudewaaq7335]

Julia africa is the beginning of the world population and will be the end for a new start. Africa will be back in his historical place in the world the mother of humanity and leading the the humanity to safe and wise place. The world is being destroyed because AFRICA is suffering everybody is exploiting africa and africans are mistreated everywhere even in UKRAINE all those people if they dont repent will face terrible end. Julia i hope u are not oen those racist people that hate african people because of their color

[@keithchadwick]

I don't mind admitting it made me cry, too. I think of it as a song of hope and peace. From the UK, I hope the people of Ukraine find their peace soon.

[@sonofthenile-warria]

Spoken like a sage. Welcome Home to different.

[@sebastienberengercoulibaly8879]

Oui elle fait pleurer cette musique. L' Afrique=à la musique. Très propos me vont droit au cœur. Salutations depuis la côte d'ivoire 🇨🇮🇨🇮🇨🇮. Pays de Didier Drogba 😘

[@JuliaPonomarenko]

@@keithchadwick Thank you! I hope we will stop this evil altogether. Because we are losing so many people, so many...

[@susanlau9493]

I am from the United States. I am a music teacher. This music is wonderful, full of love and peace. It makes me want to come to Gambia and celebrate. Thank you so very much. Sona is not only talented but beautiful. When I taught music I encorperated African culture every time I could.

[@funnybai9642]

Thank you welcome to smilling coast africa gambia🇬🇲🇬🇲🇬🇲🇬🇲

[@yusuphacamara8899]

Please I need your contact

[@drammehoriginal_mobilephon3481]

U always welcome to Gambia smilling coast of africa

[@laminsillah5999]

You should come...

[@theTrend7]

As a musician it's so awesome to see a Music teacher with am open mind to music

[@curlitorres9494]

I'm argentinian 🇦🇷, God bless Gambia 🇬🇲 God bless Africa

[@felipeangel3267]

Que hermoso comentario!

[@mollahoresa9435]

Greetings from Ethiopian's to the people of Argentina 🇪🇹🇦🇷 ❤

[@winfriedengel9866]

GOD bless humanity in it's beautiful diversity and sharing our cultures in joy and love ❤

[@estherrevilla-nn9wn]

God bless Gambia

[@krazmokramer]

I am a retired dentist in the USA. I have been a fan of Reggae and African music for nearly 50 years. I had no knowledge of Sona Jobarteh or the Kora until I saw tonight's story on '60 Minutes'. Fascinating music! Now I have something new to explore. Gambia looks like a very interesting country. Thank you!!

[@elizabethpector5797]

I’m a retired MD with the same new discovery via 60 minutes. Never heard of the KOra or Sona before tonight. Thanks so much to 60 minutes for highlighting this beautiful music and the woman who broke with tradition to learn and share it!

[@juliannasenghore8740]

Thank and you're welcome to the smiling coast of Africa poor but very content ended

[@timanjie5706]

You are welcome Gambia is the smallest in west Africa but very nice country full of tourists all year round

[@suonllenlee665]

Me too. Had never heard of this very talented young lady. I'm an instant fan.

[@spicynomad]

i share the same sentiment as everyone here but im not retired. i met someone from gambia and i asked why is it called 'the gambia' and i really never got a response. i just thought to refer to the country as 'the gambia' is weird.

[@user-fo6sp4rf3t]

Who’s here 2024 Still ❤

[@pinkymariamasebokeita4286]

Me

[@susanagispertricardo2650]

Me. Barcelona ❤

[@estergaleotenadal5870]

Me. Ha ha!, I'm from Barcelona too❤ What's the language of the song?

[@susanagispertricardo2650]

@@estergaleotenadal5870 I don't know

[@BintoumajulaCeesay]

​@@estergaleotenadal5870mandinka

[@vlynnmichelle1676]

There are probably millions in the US of Gambian ancestry. Thank you 60 minutes for introducing Sona and the Kora instrument to the general public. Great music!

[@miguelalex2820]

Am from Uganda and my husband is Gambian..much for Gambia where my kids are from..the people there are nice... respect Gambia

[@benimakwela2356]

I am Congolese 🇨🇩, I don't know the lyrics of this song, but I am totally in love with it. It's one of my favourites songs, I am feeling African; my culture, my music, my peoples. Love Africa 🌍

[@muhammeddondada683]

She is singing Mandinka my language I can help you to translate it to you. She was just praising Gambia and she said as a Gambian no matter wherever you are or you go never forget that you are from the Gambia...... More

[@irumva5412]

Je suis aux BURUNDI 🇧🇮 merci bcp pour la culture africaine que vous avez nous montre dans cette chanson

[@user-tz5oq1tt9x]

Proud to be African! Love from Ethiopia. 🤍

[@Iam_africa]

One people ❤️❤️

[@DawitEme]

❤ተባረክ

[@otrutniy--otruiniy]

​@@DawitEmeSalud from Liberty Ukraine 🎉

[@amazighmohand7602]

Je suis tellement fière d'être Marocain et Africain ! Vive l'Afrique

[@user-tz5oq1tt9x]

@amazighmohand7602 ❤️

[@Intellectual_House]

From Algeria 🇩🇿🇩🇿🇩🇿🇩🇿🇩🇿🇩🇿 One love for all Africa's children ❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@mcamara488]

Thank you and same to you

[@annamariakorn9636]

💖💖💖

[@selinaleentjie5441]

I'm from Namibia and first time listening to this song... all I can say is that we Africans are so gifted and beautiful 😚✊

[@menelaosagrotis1517]

yes you are and the world knows it!

[@avontmorganjr7505]

I'm African American. Ditto on our giftedness and beauty.

[@jjkbabawami]

I'm south African

[@paotrarmor]

Hi !! what does this song mean? Is it possible to have the lyrics in English please?

[@avontmorganjr7505]

@@paotrarmor The translation can be Googled.

[@BunBabylon]

I'm a product of Bosnia and Hercegovina 🇧🇦 and this song fills my whole heart. Forever Africa! ❤️

[@africanglobalnomad]

Thanks 🙏🏿

[@EstebanMataVargas]

Bosnia is a wonderful country and its people are one the most enduring and strongest I´ve known about.

[@BunBabylon]

@@EstebanMataVargas Thank you. We've been struggling for centuries because of bad government and politicians who created unnecessary hate and wars between people. But people always keep fighting for freedom and love and we never give up. Respect to you 💪🏽

[@jkemo1]

Thanks

[@EstebanMataVargas]

@@BunBabylon Thank you, my friend, and keep fighting the good. I´m sure you will prevail.

[@dagan1586]

From Somalia 🇸🇴 much love ❤ our brothers & sisters 🇬🇲 beautiful country & beautiful people ❤

[@ManGolden786]

You are the Very Special and Best for me I Love 💕 You.l, my moods are Special, I just need the English Versions! ❤🎉❤🎉❤

[@dagan1586]

@@ManGolden786 Thank you dear 🥰❤️

[@sangitaash849]

I am from India.... I can only say that Africans are born talented... World learn from them... Gambia's song echoed like our Indian folk song... Keep it up Gambia... Love to see you more and more.

[@PositiveContinentNews]

Don't care what the world says. I'm a product of Africa! Gambia 🇬🇲 and Liberia 🇱🇷, to be exact. Africa to the world!

[@yahadamdavid7141]

Wow I'm gambian and liberian

[@ayannaandkizzyvgo6610]

Smile coast to the world

[@angelcholor1]

It sings of freedom I love this about Gambia free

[@taylorc.s.4099]

Much love and respect for African history culture and as a motherland for all life. Despite this world's undeniable systems of inequality and oppression, I genuinely appreciate both diversity and our shared human heritage ❤️ and this song is just beautiful, I'm looking for a translation~

[@boysofblackstrit]

They don't said nothing ,they just using our resources, and they are getting rich using our continental

[@theresa2245]

I saw you in Roseburg, Oregon, USA, and I was so amazed at your talent. I admire and respect you, for the work that you do for Gambia. I was grateful and honored that you I saw you in person -- my life was honored by your connection to my life. Thank you for your music -- for your contribution to this world. I pray, hope for, envision that you are a great financial wealth and enrich the arts in Gambia, who contribute and enrich this world with their arts: music, literature, drama, etc. and more. Blessings to you and the whole of Africa!!! I love you and pray for a safe journey throughout this world -- playing music, Music that we need to keep the world at peace and thinking of a healthy new reality for us all in equality and love.

[@MissHaotic]

I am from Serbia and I love this song, it always puts me in a good mood. Thank you Sona ❤

[@dinebayeni]

❤

[@aboubakarouattara4103]

Merci beaucoup, vraiment la musique n'a pas de frontière ❤️❤️

[@1andreyyerdna1]

живела Србија!)

[@otrutniy--otruiniy]

​@@1andreyyerdna1smert moZzkaliam

[@YazzonDinAlt]

​@@otrutniy--otruiniyСмотри, а то голова отрезанная твоя домой в посылке придёт ☠️☠️☠️

[@Tv_032]

Kenya is listening 2020.This calls for a United Africa. Who's with me?

[@rosesebanyoni5643]

South Africa is listening to my fellow African Sister Sona Jobarteh,I love you and wish you to come to South Africa one day.

[@annapoporcea9067]

Moldova

[@DiboboTv]

😅😅 nilidhani mi ndio wa kwanza kuskia ngoma ya Gambia

[@DiboboTv]

@Elizee T. How is China in any way related to this Song?

[@writingac8956]

@@DiboboTv Tupo mashabik wengi, ila hatujuani

[@Elinal23567]

I am sorry for people who still haven't find this song. Such a beautiful message. Greetings and best wishes from Latvia ! 🇱🇻 🙏

[@laminconte1085]

Thank you one love bless up

[@kiangurajason793]

Those such as them should be indeed pitied. I propose that we hold second of silence in the remembrance of their pathetic taste of music! Greetings from Kenya!

[@emilradu7192]

You're right. We should fight for peace and understanding eachother not land and oil. Peace ✌️

[@marcelocuturrufo6308]

@@laminconte1085 5jv

[@theemirofjaffa2266]

Moment of Silence..lol

[@clementsini3439]

Love from Nigeria 🇳🇬 proud to be Africa, I love this song so much ❤

[@laurenmcnichols1511]

I'm from the US, and I teach ELL students from many different countries. I play this beautiful song to my students all the time! They love this song. What a masterpiece.

[@rejoicedenhere3854]

my anthropology did the same thing. I love this.

[@hbabucarrcamara7570]

Hi

[@blackness2086]

Africa is the mother of humanity !!! I love Africa !!! From Guadeloupe

[@TheHaldol]

I’m from Morocco I discover this great singer Jobarteh. Month ago this song is among the best song I listen. As African Proud of you Sona

[@laminkassama7440]

Oh, i can recognise my grandmother at the end of this clip dancing with a group of women's. Thank you sister sona for futuring my granny. This will go down in history. Gambia for ever true.

[@IBRAHIM-hl7bu]

Wow

[@armanijmc]

This is truly soul music. As both an African and an American living in US, this is proof that if you put out authentic music and art from your spirit that the world will consume it and value it

[@ALIEUBadara-oo8tt]

Thank you deae 🎉❤❤

[@michaelpassee350]

I am from the Caribbean and can always appreciate music connected to the Mother Land. Africa you were the first and will be the last. One love Sona.

[@Gabor.P.]

Then you should go. You fit right in it's a huge continent. BTW do you know The Gambia is one of the tiniest countries in Africa?

[@osman.s.mbindi1004]

Africans we are just one people, love from Zimbabwe. Enjoying the masterpiece. This is what i call music🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥💯💯💯

[@berryminion277]

Am proud to be AFRICAN ... i'ii never trade that for anything else ♥️♥️ Africa my PRIDE

[@UNbowed62]

🙌🏽 🇬🇲 🇺🇸🫶🏽🦅🦅🦅⛰🌎

[@otrutniy--otruiniy]

​@@UNbowed62Вітання з УкраЇни🎉

[@DayCoiler]

Nothing you can trade it with really. Africa is the motherland of humanity.

[@vanmizell7173]

I also had no Knowledge of Sona Jobarteh or the Kora until I to saw her story on '60 minutes'. And Am I so grateful that I caught that show. Everyday I play Sona Jobarteh . You Mrs Sona Jobarteh have just replaced Sade. You are on top by yourself. Thats right you are the number (1) one among everyone that hear or heard your voice. And I will do all that I can to see that as many people as possible hear your music. After seeing you on '60 minutes', a week later our radio station (KPFK.90.7) Los Angeles were blowing your music up. And that is a good thing Mrs Sona Jobarteh, we LOVE YOU HERE, YOU GOT MY VOTE. YOUR MUSIC MAKES ME WANT TO COME HOME, TO AFRICA, CUSH, ( AN AREA MENTIONED IN THE BIBLE, SOMETIME IDENTIFIED WITH UPPER EGYPT. ) Before referred to as the( LAND OF THE BLACK'S,) AND TO MANY OF US HERE IN AMERICA THAT IS A GREAT THING, BECAUSE IT IDENTIFY'S US WITH OUR CULTURE LIKE ART AND THE SOUNDS IN THE MUSIC YOU SING. I AM LIKE MANY OF US THAT DO NOT UNDERSTAND THE WORDS, HOWEVER THE MUSIC REACHES OUR SPIRIT, AND THE SPIRIT UNDERSTANDS WHAT THE MIND CAN NOT UNDERSTAND AT THE TIME. I JUST MISS YOUR CONCERT AT THE HOLLYWOOD BOWL, AND I AM ASKING YOU TO PLEASE COME AGAIN, AND I WILL BE WILLING TO GUARANTEE YOU THAT YOUR CONCERT'S WILL BE SOLD OUT EVERY ONE OF THEM. BECAUSE YOU NOT ONLY HAVE THE MUSIC THAT OUR BLACK PEOPLE HERE IN AMERICA NEED TO HERE, ALL BLACK PEOPLE AROUND THE WORLD NEED TO HEAR YOU SING. ALL THE PEOPLE AROUND THE WORLD NEED TO HEAR YOU. BUT DO NOT LET ANYONE AND I MEAN ANYONE EXPLOIT, OR USES YOU IN ANYWAY, PLEASE, YOU ARE TO GREAT OF A PERSON FOR THAT AND I CAN TELL THAT YOU LIKE MANY OF US ARE AND TRYING TO DO GREAT THINGS FOR OUR PEOPLE AT HOME. PLEASE DO NOT LET ANYONE TAKE THAT AWAY FROM YOU OR FROM US. I WILL INCLUDE YOU, YOUR FAMILY AND FAMILIES IN MY PRAYERS TO THE MOST HIGH CREATOR, HE WILL KEEP YOU WITH PROTECTION AT ALL TIMES. YOU SEE YOU BRING A MESSAGE OF LOVE FROM THE MOST HIGH CREATOR AND FOR MANY OF US WHO CAN NOT UNDERSTAND THE LANGUAGE OUR SPIRIT UNDERSTANDS THE SPIRITUAL MESSAGE, AS IT IS SPOKEN DIRECTLY FROM THE MOST HIGH CREATOR. IT IS A MESSAGE OF LOVE, PEACE AND TRANQUILITY. PRAYER AND MEDITATION IS THE ORDER OF EVERYDAY FROM HEREAFTER.

[@Tes-qe1jc]

My Africa is just beautiful. Love Gambia from Ethiopia.

[@ayo30s]

👍🏾👊🏾✌🏾🇳🇬🇺🇸

[@mind5367]

Same here from Ethiopia

[@F2couleur]

I am from Rwanda🇷🇼, and this songs speaks to all of us African Brothers and sisters! One love! 💕

[@bestafro5335]

Rwanda 🇷🇼 ?? Humm okay

[@christiangery6356]

Hello,how are you doing today

[@arianekanyana5575]

From rwanda too🤩🇷🇼

[@dawayamoto2041]

Nuko nuko di

[@udeshgihan2051]

Yas 👍👍👍💪💪💪❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@machekellyson2998]

From Zambia I see our African pride and heritage .I want to first to say thanks to The Lord for giving us a personal in Sona .She sends a loud and clear cut melody that resonates across the African Continent And holds the Gambian flag with hounor.More of this Melody keep our African heritage flying higher.

[@susanlau9493]

I would love to teach music and the performing arts 🎭 in Africa. My favorite music and a world 🌎 of lessons

[@jaboumumby]

​@@susanlau9493sona have a music school in Gambia very close to where I live. I am sure you will be welcome there and you will love it 😊

[@susanlau9493]

@@jaboumumby thank you for the invitation 🙏

[@susanlau9493]

Wonderful

[@susanlau9493]

@jabou thank you so much for the information and I know I would love that

[@ingridstandage9977]

I have goosebumps ❤😊... Zimbabwean loving Gambian Kora music

[@forgofire5583]

Tiri pano wangu. This is music indeed. Anogona uyu

[@aziz00181]

I am Moroccan and I say, God bless Mama Africa.

[@FREETHINKER_99]

Thank you

[@EstebanMataVargas]

I am Central American and I say the same, my brother.

[@FREETHINKER_99]

@@EstebanMataVargas muchas gracias

[@EstebanMataVargas]

@@FREETHINKER_99 be blessed,my friend

[@FREETHINKER_99]

@@EstebanMataVargas you too my friend and your whole family lets spread the love all over the world

[@matendoa.online803]

Gambia 🇬🇲 rise up. Mama Africa rise up. Who’s listening to this song in July 2020 ? The culture belongs to us. much love from USA 🇺🇸 🇨🇩

[@laminnjie1560]

Man we still listening to the song we can't get enough of it 😆

[@scottheld4837]

💪💖💖💖💪🙏

[@laudeyvrin4765]

It's very beautifull,Can I have the text if this song , I also play kora ,learning since 2026 with Bademba Kanoute griot from Dakar !

[@laudeyvrin4765]

Correction :2006

[@dagabgaz3129]

listening from Ethiopia! feel like i am gambian now lol

[@amir071]

I’m from Sarajevo in Bosnia, I think Sona is The Queen of Africa. She is in my eyes and ears. I don’t know what is more beautiful about her, her masterful playing or that almost childish voice or her appearance..I’m not even sure Sona Jobarte even exists or if she is some kind of a fairy or a melek (angel). Here’s my ❤ to you Sona Malika 🇬🇲

[@sebastienberengercoulibaly8879]

Wahou ❤❤❤❤

[@amir071]

@@sebastienberengercoulibaly8879 What does wahou mean? ☺️

[@afrika6696]

i am with you on this one

[@eshanmahmud7937]

I have few friends from gambia and I just love this culture take love from Bangladesh 🇧🇩

[@down-to-earth-mystery-school]

I just watched Sona's interview on 60 minutes and came here for more. I love how she is a musical ambassador, sharing with the world the amazing and diverse culture of Gambia. Everyone's story should be told!!!

[@gregwarner3753]

Listening to music from all over helps me realize the diversity of the tribe we call human. Thank you.

[@DennisWachira]

Absolutely!

[@joosthouben1]

wow

[@1622ification]

❤❤❤❤❤

[@gerbenrodts777]

I'm from Holland and right now in Gambia for the first time. This song and clip are a great representation of the heart of the Smiling Coast of Africa.

[@pabojang4798]

Gerben Rodts god bless hope you enjoyed it there

[@lagalibehoua4694]

I'm proud to bé an African thanks

[@muhyidinmuhyidin954]

Anas anas anas anas anas12345&&#@2452797778*****😈😈😈😈😈😈😈😇😠😡😧😨😴

[@muhyidinmuhyidin954]

Uwes oman mfglikhah2431777777***8£¥€₩247damman ragasz😬😇😀😆😈😁😁😈😈😈😈😈😈😈😁😨😨😨😨😨😨😴😴😴😴elllllllyyyy asmuny saklani hrs dkkkk hrs hrs wirantoz😬😬😈😈😉😉😬😬😕

[@yusuphacamara8899]

I need your contact information

[@LugeeKhali]

Beautiful.It always brings tears 2 me eyes. This is the real face of Africa,the media doesnt show.

[@vastineeast3904]

Proud I have kissed the earth of five African countries! More recently .... Tanzania! Will see see Gambia soon. Thank you Sona for giving me the sound of the Spiritual Continent! Love always ❤🎉😂

[@cheezheadz3928]

Simply beautiful. Here is an English translation I found: The Gambia Built in peace and stability, hosted by development and progress, Humanity and happiness is on all faces, our outstanding country Gambia. Wherever you are , never forget your homeland Gambia For if you forget your roots, you turn your back on who you are. (Refrain): We are proud… We are proud of our country (Refrain): We are proud… Let us come together and unite (Refrain): We are proud… This is what will result in progress People of the Gambia; this is the beautiful land People of the Gambia; this is the peaceful land People of the Gambia; this is the land of our people People of the Gambia; there is nothing that compares to this land People honour this country because it is blessed We should not abandon our beautiful country Sons/daughters of this land, let us come to together I will truly always be proud to be a Gambian Wherever I travel, I shall tell of the wonders of this country There is nowhere that compares to Gambia Outro: The home of Peace… everyone say “Gambia” The home of Blessings… everyone say “Gambia” The home of Humility… everyone say “Gambia” The home of Family… everyone say “Gambia”

[@sirmaxmokwena4966]

Wow,I wish I can be from Gambia

[@k.teponnou5217]

Thanks very much for the translation. very sweep wisely put together to value peace, happiness and dignity in Gambia and in the whole Africa. Thank so much to the artist.

[@jkk4579]

hey thank you for trying to make us understand

[@brawnybro1]

Thank you so much this song stirred me

[@sergeepenge5582]

Good job buddy✌

[@RealTales1]

I am from Kenya .such a masterpiece 🥰 ,sending love to my African brothers and sisters ❣

[@brianndonga7989]

Wow, didn't know of this masterpiece

[@eastkanye254]

Mkenya mwingine hapa. I saw her interview on france 24 and it was amazing🔥🧡

[@wycliffewafula-fz8ox]

Na mimi hapa nikiwa🇺🇬👌🏾

[@najdakapetanovic8543]

Thank you 60 Minutes for introducing Sona to us👏she is an amazing artist

[@spacbillonz7683]

Am proud of you Sis🇬🇲🇳🇬

[@tomkoops207]

I'm a dutch old (63) man and can't understand any word of the song, but feel commitment and kindness by listening and looking to the singer, musicians and dansers. Love the rythm also.

[@hectoronyeri170]

I’m Nigerian living in the UK and listening to this beautiful song by my Gambian sister this cold winter morning, great message, and do be kind to one another.

[@Ungirenkugire]

KZbin hides many things. This African music deserve more than these views. When a woman has a passion on something she always convince me. When i listen to such real musics i feel like i am going to cry. Love from Rwanda ❤. I am singing it without understanding what i am singing. I wish i can understand

[@panniguin862]

it certainly does, been hard to find African music that wasn't 'New age' autotuned-to-shit garbage or some crappy quality video zooming on someones left leg while they dance in the most generic way imaginable while claiming to be 'traditional African' music

[@user-di9fi9fi9r]

Ich war vor 37 Jahren dort und im Senegal. Ich bin glücklich darüber, daß die Frauen dort nicht mehr 2 Schritte hinter dem Mann laufen ❤ und alte Traditionen geöffnet haben! Auf die Weisheit und den Mut der Frauen ❤

[@SkySpiral8]

Someday I hope peace will prevail in all of Africa thanks to lovely people like Sona Jobarteh and Fatoumata Diawara and other artists spreading peace and celebrating their beautiful culture. I am an English teacher in the USA and I hope to visit different parts of Africa someday.

[@Jorgerodriguez-oq2om]

Don't forget Cesaria Evora from Cabo Verde.

[@GeorgiaIsOnMyMind]

I am from Pakistan; when I was little, my parents moved us to Africa, and I was raised there. We had some wonderful times and made beautiful memories. My siblings and I learned the language, and remember it to this day. Now, we've left Africa, but to me, Africa is my childhood, Africans are my people, and African music often takes me back to that lovely place in my mind; a place of perfection. That's why I was drawn to this stellar song; it took me there again. Thank You for uploading it.

[@GeorgiaIsOnMyMind]

D T Thank You for your kind words brother. God bless you. Peace & love.

[@kundananji1]

I appreciate you. I am from Zambia. This music speaks to me even if don't understand the language

[@NCXitlali]

wait, why did they move ya to africa? o.O.

[@smendes2004]

@@NCXitlali Lucky him that was moved to Africa! Most spectacular continent! I wish I were African!

[@opejames4075]

Funny how some people refer to Africa like it is a country.

[@lakshanir]

I'm from India While searching kora instrument I came to this video and I love this. Love from India ❤️

[@carladeamorimpereira2470]

Greetings from Brazil. Since i listened this song for the first time i never stopped listening anymore. It brings a good energy wherever I listen to it. Thanks a lot!

[@Umar-od3sg]

With love from Russia to Gambia

[@saurabhjain9785]

Western African Music was one of the foremost in introducing tonal harmony to musical world.......especial respect for Sona. in Hindi language, Sona means gold......Really this lady is 24 carat gold.

[@Pixarification]

Sending love from Poland to Gambia 🇵🇱 ❤ 🇬🇲

[@laminconte1085]

You're welcome

[@andreaskudar9499]

CROATIA IS WITH YOU

[@BabiletubeAbdulrahmanmmohamed]

Poland racist country in Europe along with Russia

[@Pixarification]

@@BabiletubeAbdulrahmanmmohamed Don't put everybody in one drawer cause one day somebody will put you in one as well.

[@pawekowalski2957]

@@BabiletubeAbdulrahmanmmohamed Country is not a racist. Some people are racists all over the world. I'm Polish. I am not a racist but some people in my country really are.

[@kondelelaninekhwevha1720]

Am south african I've started 2 plays this gambian songs since 2022 feb...🇿🇦🇿🇦🇿🇦 ❤❤❤

[@Iam_africa]

As a Gambian Listening to Sona fill tear in my eyes even though men don’t cry 😢God bless your parent we are so proud of you and your family forever wow😮

[@samibenothman]

I'm originally from Tunisia, love ❤️ the song, the voice, love 🇬🇲 Thank you Sona for this song

[@abyan546]

I’m Somali love 💕 you my Gambia 🇬🇲 sisters and bothers..

[@nelsonmandelajunior4376]

We Love you too ❤🔝💯one love one Africa forever

[@stbrikamaboyo5688]

Love you to

[@kanugenerationsankara9805]

Love you too my Somali sister

[@imranmujeed6434]

Live and love this song

[@areksad114]

I am Algerian and love all what you do. Kisses from Montreal.

[@michele4673]

60 minutes is replaying this story tonight on Christmas. I am an American who just loves this song. You don’t have to understand the different language. Her voice is so beautiful. Her story is amazing.

[@Pqloi]

Beautiful representation of Gambia 🇬🇲! Respect from the Republic of Chad 🇹🇩.

[@stg5941]

Thanks for the ride Sona! Flew to Gambia 🇬🇲 in 6 minutes and 9 Seconds.......😍😍😍 Love from India 🇮🇳

[@ndololamour1640]

Had the pleasure of hearing you sing last night, at the Jazz Alley in Seattle. Thank you for bringing your voice and a piece of the motherland to the room. One Love, a Cameroonian fan

[@alhassankassama4621]

Extremely proud of Sona Jobarteh for raising our flag high. Indeed the kora is an instrument for Kings and Queens. Thanks for the educative message. One love Gambia 🇬🇲🇬🇲🇬🇲🇬🇲🇬🇲🇬🇲🇬🇲🇬🇲🇬🇲

[@javanmwangi5120]

Much love for the people of The Gambia from Nairobi Kenya🇰🇪🇰🇪🇰🇪🇰🇪🇰🇪

[@JoseCampos-ck1pf]

Love from Cuba....Viva AFRICA!!!

[@abdallahissashekhan166]

From the land of music Tanzania congratulations ccter Joberth I would like to see you live beautiful song..

[@djangopace]

Fantastic, beautiful ! Love from Colombia to Gambia

[@ismailhossain8427]

I was in Gambia for 3 months.Bakao and Serekunda. A country full of natural beauty. Gambian people are also very beautiful. I want to come back again and again to enjoy this beauty.

[@brielle5082]

I’m from Congo but I love this song so beautiful like The Gambia ❤️❤️

[@jahcurec8736]

Much love to you respect 👏

[@feliciopedro2]

its african. so it runs through us all.

[@ceessymuhammed8468]

Cmon divine I miss, this is ma country the Gambia. If you see my comment I hope you reply back.

[@andreaskudar9499]

CONGO!!!! WOW OH My severels gods i ll hope some day i ll go there gtredings from croatia

[@aducaale328]

I'm from Somalia 🇸🇴 and i love this song. The rhythm is another level. Luv to my all African people.

[@Mark-vn7et]

Why you on youtube? Go back being a pirate argh argh 😂

[@Babybaby228]

A Ducaale.. so amazing 💖💗💓 Do you have a Facebook page? I love Somalia.

[@dayuus1dayuus733]

ducaale doqon, ducaale gaal

[@aducaale328]

@@dayuus1dayuus733 maahmaah baa tiraahdo " Dayuis iyo dameerba dayma iga deeqda" 😂😂😂

[@zeruali198524]

I am from Algeria, I love Gambia, I love songs

[@gabrieljainaba8736]

It’s true & the nicest people on earth 🌍 it’s called the smiling coast for a reason, we are the smiling people , we love everybody ❤️

[@felixsarfoagyapong1319]

Sending love from Ghana! 🇬🇭 I can't believe I'm only discovering this song now! It's absolutely amazing. From the catchy groove to the rhythm, this song has a peaceful and calming effect that makes it unforgettable. We would love to hear more of this authentic style.

[@sogbehdiawara]

I am mandinka from Guinea Conakry and I love this song.... AFRICA STAND UP.

[@ceessymuhammed8468]

Smart of you, love from 🇬🇲🇬🇲🇬🇲🇬🇲🇬🇲🇬🇲🇬🇲🇬🇲

[@leeayi243]

My sister mandinka from another mother

[@sogbehdiawara]

@@leeayi243 exactly 😊😊😊

[@leeayi243]

@@sogbehdiawara I'm mandinka/yoruba. Where are you based?

[@sogbehdiawara]

@@leeayi243 I am based in the United States

[@valeriagutierrez1624]

I'm latina from Colombia!! I absolutely love African culture!! This song gives me the goosebumps and eyes full of tears!!! Such a wonderful voice and presence this woman has!!! Loving the instruments, the drums and the strings, the vocals... perfection!!

[@traoreabdulramzy7114]

Gracias a ti. es la cultura mendinga

[@christiangery6356]

Hello,how are you doing today

[@marcialmota1869]

Es un hermoso tema, con una musicalisacion excepcional y una magistral interpretación.

[@kevin.bongers]

Jaja tal cual, yo los escucho desde Misiones, Argentina, saludos!

[@TravelWithTayTay]

A Gambian language, Wolof, is very similar to Español. Mangi contana means I'm happy. ¿Como se dice "I'm happy" in Español? I was extremely surprised at the similarities as I learn Wolof. Unfortunately, I'm forgetting the Spanish I know. ❤️🖤💚🇬🇲😔

[@Bionau]

Many greetings from Germany . Our people need this SO MUCH ! THANK YOU !

[@owengumbas9268]

First time I heard this tune, I didn’t know we have such talent in Africa. Good work Sona🇿🇼🇩🇪

[@MutieMuleOfficial]

Shame on me for discovering you in 2019. This song is a gem. Mandinka sounds like a mix of Arabic + Swahili. Love from KENYA

[@abs2ray]

You're right. There are many Arabic words in Mandinka similar to Swahili I guess. I'm just fascinated how intertwined African languages really are. Africa must unite for it's people to take their rightful place on earth.

[@JoStylin]

Mutie Mule ...It's not Arabic. I think you mean 'Afro-Asiatic'. The Afro-Asiatic language is extremely old and has existed long before Arabs entered Africa. Arabs only arrived in West Africa in 700 BC. However, Mandinka have had their language for over 10,000 years. These Mandinka people are responsible for some of the greatest empires in Africa. Songhai, Mali, and Ghana Empire was created by their ancestors. I’m even thinking it was their ancestors that ruled Pre-historic Egypt at one point before they migrated to West Africa due to Invasions/also due to the spread of the Sahara. The Mandinka, Soninke and Songhai people and their history are beyond fascinating. Let’s not even talk about their music - they are the founders of the Saharan 'Desert Blues' music style. Ali Farka Toure is one of them. These people are full of so much culture and history. They are also very closely related to the Dogon. The only difference is that the Dogon are not Muslim and have maintained the pre-Islamic traditions. You should read about them.

[@odieroalex08]

Am a kenyan but I love this song ... i dont understand the words but enjoy it

[@mashtikenya]

@@JoStylin well said

[@vickiev.7016]

There is no Arabic in the language, and no Swahili neither

[@waystonatural3214]

I’m Angolan and I can see how much Gambia is loved...Heart warming. ❤️ Let us keep appreciating one another. One Afrika ✊🏾 *(EDIT)* I didn't expect to receive so much love form my brothers and sisters. Thank you guys. I'm glad that our good taste in music brought us all here. Long live the Queen Sona ❤️

[@andreasdakostar185]

Luvry where do you stay in angola

[@robor.7569]

One Africa, one World. Love and respect from Vienna, Austria

[@tmgeza]

One Africa, from South Africa

[@dominiconyona1689]

you speak words of unity and encouragement and that's wise of you Andreia- am Onyona

[@NanaKonadu39]

Love, Ghana

[@godwinabraham5572]

Tears on my eyes.... what a beautiful piece. Even though i dont understand the language but my african heritage could resonant with the song perfectly

[@EdpiperEjukwa]

Hello...proud of you Sona Jobarteh. This Gambia song resonate so much in me the feelings. Journey et wide spread of Africa et Caribbean nativity! I am watching from Lagos Nigeria I'ouest africain.

[@temenow]

Here is an Eritrean refugee - son of mama Africa - longing for the love of the homeland.🇪🇷 I find peace in this song! I🙏🏿

[@missabyssinia2293]

Misgates 💕💕💕

[@temenow]

@@missabyssinia2293 Much love to you too cosmic friend! ❤🙏🏿

[@caroline9306]

❤🙏🏼

[@holle930]

Much love to you ❤💞

[@puthurhouse8147]

Great

[@addiscapital]

From Ethiopia 🇪🇹, Best wish for all Gambian.

[@jahcurec8736]

Thanks brother

[@milanjovanovic4232]

This is tru shot from Vienna

[@jamesblunt006]

Peace to you brother in Ethiopia, best wishes from Germany

[@jamesblunt006]

@@milanjovanovic4232 9th August Afrika Tage Festival Vienna

[@milanjovanovic4232]

@@jamesblunt006 yes I comm beatiful festival 😊

[@danieladurnea6132]

Love from Romania! YOU and your land regenerate human soul!

[@barkerjackson7579]

buen día, I live in Spain and have lived in Cuba and am close to the African part of Cuban music. Sona Jobarteh's music puts me even closer. Gracias, merci, thank you

[@gahorydrammeh]

She makes us Gambia proud 🇬🇲🇬🇲🇬🇲🙌🏾

[@suepage5790]

I'm married to a Gambian.he is very proud as I can sing along to the songs in his Wollof language.😁👏🇬🇲

[@lionessontherise2403]

@@suepage5790 I have been married to mine for a decade now we will be in The Gambia in February again can’t wait.

[@BasicLearnings]

Seems like an Awesome Country ❤ Greetings from Norway ❤💗

[@sweetapplepie70]

I love all of u my beautiful Gambia African queens an kings u all very special to me 🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇬🇲🇬🇲🇬🇲🇬🇲🇬🇲🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽

[@omroni9275]

Gambia poor's country

[@sherifdeen2731]

Am not a Gambian but accept this is the best music that make me feel proud as an African. I really love her songs.

[@jocelynehelou2664]

Je n'ai connu Sona Jobarteh que cette année ! Je l'adore !! Excellente chanteuse et musicienne ! Très belle ! Très jolie vidéo également qui donne envie de visiter la Gambie !!😘🙏🎶🎼🌹🌊

[@tomasopia]

I don't know why I'm crying whenever I listen this music "Gambia". Tooooo much love from E T H I O P I A 👏

[@ricardomorenodemelo8603]

I'm from Brazil. My name is Ricardo Moreno. I am a musician, researcher and teacher. I love the diversity and beauty of African music. Sona Joubarteh is wonderful. Thanks for sharing.

[@bartomiejganowski9328]

Hey my name is Bartek Ganowski I am from Poland I love good music, traveling and getting to know the customs of culture, the countries of music are joining me with greetings

[@ziadreve1848]

Africaines the kings of rythme .

[@zeusmatrix123]

Pensei que só eu de brasileiro curtindo a música africana por aqui, mas não srrsrs

[@jefersonmiranda1017]

ESSE RITMO É AFROBEAT, NÃO É?

[@robh4385]

at the risk of sounding very, very trite, the music of Sona is uplifting, joyful and full of hope. Thank you, Sona Joubarteh.

[@doddysyafarno9283]

Love and greetings from Indonesia...🇬🇲🇮🇩

[@bubajammeh9634]

Thank you so much love from the Gambia

[@riyadhsca]

Respect from Algeria 🇩🇿 we love 🇬🇲

[@timjameson1095]

I met a Gambian woman at my clinic, and I asked her what music she likes. She happily mentioned you. I am happy to have found your music. Your music is light and joyous, and brings me joy. Thank you.