Maryama Cham

Maryama Cham is a talented singer-songwriter from the Gambia. She has a beautiful and powerful singing voice, and she is passionate about using it to speak out about social issues and give voice to the voiceless. In her songs she has addressed everything from fake news to the plight of women in the Gambia, many of whom undergo FGM and are forced to marry as children.

Maryama Cham is also passionate about the rich musical heritage of the Gambia, and the storytelling tradition of the music. Her sound blends traditional instruments including kora, balafon and djembe, with global contemporary genres like reggae, dancehall, R&B, hip-hop and pop.

Image: Maryama Cham (Credit: STS Pictures with Steve Jabone)