Ebrima Janko Solo Touray, popularly known as Kombonka, the king of Manding rap, will release a new album on March 11, 2023, at Q-City, The Gambia. The album is called “Silakang,” which is Mandingo’s word for “streets.” His first album, Yalong Ngallong, was awarded the album of the year at the 2022 Wah Sa Halat Music Awards. Kombonka’s second album, “Silakang,” is set to release on February 24, 2023. The album contains 12 tracks and a total of 38 minutes and 44 seconds of listening. This well-produced and lyrically outstanding album includes collaborations with Senegambian superstars such as Jizzle, Kaby, Attack, and Gambian King of Kora, Jaliba Kuyateh.
Malang Fatty, CEO of GSC Records, is the executive producer of this culturally distinct album. Some of the instrument players who worked on the album include Ansumana Suso, a renowned Gambian Kora, and Balafong maestro; Ibou Mbaye, a Senegalese keyboard player; Nigerian guitarist Femi Leye, and Romanian violinist Joylin.
The album can be streamed here: https://ffm.to/kombonka_silakang Kombonka’s music blends the local Senegambian instruments and rhythms with hip-hop and its subgenres, such as trap and drill. His first album, Yalong Ngalong, landed him more than 15,000 fans across the world. The album also won the Album of the Year in 2022, as well as Best Hip Hop Artist of the Year. Aside from the album, which was inspired by his backway journey song “Silakang,” it also discusses the daily struggles of African youth. However, there are a few songs to lighten up the mood and
keep listeners on their feet.
About Kombonka
Ebrima Janko Solo Touray, popularly known as Kombonka
The album’s first single, “Muneh Ya Tinya,” was released in January 2023 with visuals already making waves on the radio, Tv, and in the streets. A second single from the album “Kanasong” was also released subsequently with an unusual visual, which is also trending quite well.
These two songs can be streamed via the links below:
https://ffm.to/kombonka-muneh_ya_tinya — https://ffm.to/kombonka-kanasong
The launch of the “Silakang” album is slated for the 11th of March 2023 at Q- City Arena, The Gambia.
Kombonka promises his fans an extraordinarily amazing performance for the launch, which will include some of the most exceptional upcoming and renowned Senegambian artistes. The show is scheduled to start at 9 p.m. GMT.
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Ebrima Touray, popularly known as “Kombonka,” was born in Madina Salam, The Gambia. He is
Gambian rappers are widely regarded as the de facto leaders of Manding rap in Senegambia. Often
known as “The King of Manding Rap,” Kombonka started his music careeras a performing artist in the music scene back in 2012 after recording hisfirst song in 2013.
He went on to perform on various platforms andevents both within the Gambia and beyond. In 2016, during the peak of the
backward journey syndrome, like many other African youth seeking a better life, he also embarked on the perilous “Back Way Journey” to Libya, hoping to enter Europe through the Mediterranean Sea in search of greener pastures.
This did not sit well with him, as he had been imprisoned in Libya for 7 years. Upon his release in 2017, Kombonka joined the
The Voluntary Humanitarian Return (VHR) program from Libya, facilitated by
by the International Organization for Migration (IOM) and return to theGambia.
Despite the fact that it was already a difficult decision to come back home,
Kombonka returned home empty-handed after a failed attempt to enter Europe.
He was faced with so many other struggles as a musician in a family that was not very
accepting of his career and having access to a quality studioProduction, performance, and promotion were also challenges.
In 2019, Kombonkasigned to a newly established record label called GSC Records.
pioneered by Gambian music producer and audio engineer Malang Fatty
who is based in the UK. This collaboration was followed byis a successful single, including “Buwal Lem” and “Nyaal Beh Loring.”
Nkang, for example.
On January 8th, 2022, Kombonka launched his
album in front of over 15,000 fans in Gambia and embarked on a tour.
nationwide tour using music as a message to end illegal migration.
During his post-album tour, Kombonka met with youth aspiring to take
the dreadful “Backway” as well as fellow returnees trying to
reintegrate into their communities. The focus of his conversations was
centered around raising awareness of the challenges of the journey and
also sending messages of hope to those that need them. Kombonka has
also voluntarily worked with organizations such as National Enterprise
development initiative (NEDI) on similar sensitization events with
backway returnees.
Kombonka’s music, widely regarded as innovative and unique, blends
our local instruments such as the Kora, Balafong, Marimba, and Kutiro. He also doesHip-hop and its subgenres, such as trap, percussion, riti, drill, and so on,making it appealing to a large audience both inside and outside the
Gambia. In his lyricism, appearance, and musical representation of the
Gambia and its Kombonka people sell their culture to the rest of the world.He is a great musical and cultural ambassador around the world.He recently received the Wah Sa Halat for best hip-hop artist and album of the year in 2022..
Kombonka has just finished working on his second album, titled
“Silakang” (On the Journey). According to Kombonka, this album is
dedicated to not only “Backway Journey Retuenees” but also various people encountering challenges in their lives. The album is dedicated to
African youth growing up with hardships and poverty Silakang is expected to be released on
all streaming and download platforms on February 24, 2023, and
can be pre-saved by clicking on the link below: https://ffm.to/kombonka_silakang
