THE Secretary of State for Tourism and Culture, Susan Waffa-Ogoo recently launched two books entitled "Mandinka Proverbs and Sayings" and "Ceremonies in The Gambia - Tradition in Transition".

The Mandinka know if the Kankuran finds them in the midst of a festive get together, he might mistake them for a spirit, and then they'll get the beating. This explains the mixed message of the ...