Gambia’s DJ Mutabaruka returns from Guinea

Diallo, who was born in Conakry, launched his album Conakry Kingston presented by Little Zion promotional and booking agency based in Belgium on 16 August at Palace De People.

Mutabaruka, reggae dancehall DJ at Star FM, said it was a great experience to perform in front of three thousand spectators out of The Gambia.

Describing the turn-out as 'massive', he said his performance was widely appreciated by the Guinean people: ‘This was a good show for a Gambian DJ to grace, but all thanks go to my booking agents Little Zion Music Company who are based in Belgium. Big thanks to Thomas De Beule who did all the arrangements for me. Also big thanks to Saffa Diallo the artiste who invited us. I never performed in such a large crowd.’

Continuing, he said: ‘We have a branch in France, we are working with Gambian artists include Silver Youth, King Mozai, Ansu B, Frankie Paul, of Jamaica, Isha Bella of Jamaica, Warrior King,’ he explained, adding, ‘Our target is to broaden in the international scene, as we are working with our partner Little Zion to have more shows with different artists all over the world.’

He commended the media in Guinea for giving him attention. He also said promoters and event organisers should consider DJs and journalists dealing with entertainment, as they are vital in the society.

‘Follow me on Star FM Radio every Sunday and Tuesday,’ he said, ‘from midnight where I promote reggae music and on Saturdays, live performances at Blue Parrot in Senegambia.’

Originally published in The Voice on 18 September