Friday, March 28, 2008
The Gambia’s only musical doctor, Dr Olugander, has been awarded the 2008 reggae song award with his track titled “Run Da Placeâ€. Dr Olugander is one of the leading reggae artiste in the country. He is well known for his versatile skills and stage performance.
Olugander was among 21 other personalities who received various prestigious awards. Organised by Joluv Arts Entertainment based in United Kingdom in collaboration with Gambia Talents Promotions in Atlanta, the award night was designed to reward and promote distinguished Gambians who have made tremendous efforts in their respective areas.
In an interview with What’s On, Dr Olugander said it was a pleasure to have received an award which he described as worthy and timely. “This award shows how my fans like my music because without them I can’t do anything. There is this proverb which says “the greatness of a king depends on the number of people he rules,†he said. He thanked the organisers and cooperate sponsors like Africell for their support to the development of The Gambian music industry.
by Assan Sallah
Best Reggae Music/Reggae Song of the Year 2008,
Won By Dr.Olugander , Gambia !!!
We thank all the fans for voting for Dr. Olugander as the best Reggae artist of the year 2008 in the Gambia.Program was held last saturday at Kairaba Jamma Hall ,The Gambia,organised by" Soul Sounds Of Joluv" Arts Promotions and Gambian Talents Promotions in the USA.This was a show where all top Gambian artists were presented and did some live band performances,powered by the famous Kebba Taylor of the Gambia,the best bass guitarist who has toured almost everywhere in the world,and played for many famous musicians in the world.Program was sponsored by AFRICELL,leading GSM operators in the Gambia.
Watch out for more things from Olugander this 2008 !!!
Dr.Olugander was born and brought up in The Gambia. This young,popular, talented and versatile Gambian musician started singing at a tender age through the inspiration of his grandfather who was a great cultural musician in his hay days. A fond lover of the music of popular Stars like the South African Lucky Dube(RIP)&Jamaican stars like Cocoa Tea,Bob marley, and Capleton, he felt he can use music to bring great changes in the life of young people with his own original style. In many ways the background of this hard core, soft spoken singer could be compared with that of many Jamaican singers but his professional manner of conducting his career is what set him above the peak. He is flexible and full of confidence in his music. His voice is sweet, smooth and rich of original qualities. His language is excellent; this made and still make the people of his nation to admire him so much. The title Doctor(Dr) was given to him by his fans who regard him as a musical doctor. The name ‘Olugander' came as a result of his love for the male goose the ‘ GANDER ' which is his favorite animal. Thus, Dr Olugander, the musical Doctor whose favorite pet is the Gander. In 2007 he was Awarded best reggae musician,by the Njawara youth and sports association,in 2008 he won the best reggae song in the Gambia,programme organised by the Saul Sounds in the UK,and Gambian talents in Atlanta USA.Gander is currently on his european tour,call the (STRONGER DAN BEFORE TOUR)Involving,Germany,where he was a guest artist in the essen festival 11 oct.2008 in papes str.,22nd.oct.he played in Stadin tahti,in helsinki,25th.oct,he was in Estonia in tallin in club clazz.he was in sweden twice this month with the onegambia crew.During his first week in Germany he was featured live on german tv called WDR,in the soligen festival in september.14thNov.he is playing in second biggest capital in finland called Tampere in Laterna,15th.Nov.In helsinki with his promised Land band,22nd.Nov,he is playing live in Oslo BARONEN,with the vikings,dj.Vicious Norway.Soon to Spain again,then Germany and Africa,gander was in the neatherlands and belgium aswell on promotion.Watch out for Ganders updates.Hate me for what i am ,than to love me for what i am not.Is always his line.Be your self.www.myspace.com/drolugander www.essen-ce.de www.myspace.com/gandersproduction www.myspace.com/terangagirls