The congress which brought together the artiste community and the NCAC officials is geared towards fostering unity and cooperation within members. Dr. Oliver Mboge, a musician became the president of the Gambia music union. Sambou Suso, Yusupha Ngum and Njie B, were made vice presidents I, II, and III respectively. Other members of the new Executive are Kalilu Banja: Secretary -General, Saikou Dibbasey (a.k.a omid Wisdom) Asst. Secretary-General and Yasally Njie of West Coast Radio: PRO.
The new president. Mboge, thanked the members of the union for entrusting him with the responsibility of the union and promised to adhere to the union's constitution. He also pledged to stir the affairs of the Gambia Music Union towards the path of progress. The new executive members are expected to work hard to curb the myriad of challenges facing the union presently. The NCAC officials emphasized on copyright issues, and urged the artistes to register their original works so that they can be protected when the collecting socities start collecting royalties.
Gambian artistes like Bala Ranks, Sambou Suso, Yusupha Ngum, Sir X, Hot B, Bilal, Tam50, Mighty Joe, Papa Lengthy, Sambou, Nova, Chess, Alieu of Humanity Band, Nasi B, and a host of other artistes graced the congress.
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