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Ifang Bondi
(The Gambia)
Biography
The band Ifang Bondi (meaning "be yourself" in Mandinka language) was formed some 45 years ago
in the Gambia by musicians that were part of the Super Eagles of Gambia. Ever since, Ifang Bondi
were on the forefront of popular African music. Being one of the first trying to combine pop music and African roots.
They were an example and source of inspiration for Orchestre Baobab,
for Youssou N'Dour's (Super) Etoile de Dakar and many other Senegalese stars.
Ifang Bondi, however, never really benefitted from their pioneering work, due to bootlegging and copying of their work
by other artists.
Ifang Bondi was based in the Netherlands for several years, and a majority of their albums have been recorded in Dutch studios. They later returned to Gambia. Unfortunately, lead singer Paps Touray died in 2003.
Ifang Bondi was based in the Netherlands for several years, and a majority of their albums have been recorded in Dutch studios. They later returned to Gambia. Unfortunately, lead singer Paps Touray died in 2003.
Ifang Bondi
• Ifang Bondi members on Sanjo:
A. Badou Jobe bass, band leader
Pap Ebrima Touray († 19 March 2003) lead vocals
E. Bai Janha lead guitar, vocals
Ousman Biaye rhythm guitar, piano
Momoudou 'Niaw' Nying († 27 January 2015) drums, djembe, gorong, tama (perc.); vocals on 'Taalibe'and 'Sunyu Mettit'
Momar Janha gorong, mbongmbong (perc.)
Skip Wulaing keyboards, synthesizers
Thoko Mdlalose vocals on 'Sanjo' and 'Sanneh Mentereng'
Thandi Mdlalose vocals on 'Sanjo' and 'Sanneh Mentereng'
Formed: 1973, by members of the Super Eagles of Gambia
Style: Mbalax and Mandingo music
Discography
A. Badou Jobe bass, band leader
Pap Ebrima Touray († 19 March 2003) lead vocals
E. Bai Janha lead guitar, vocals
Ousman Biaye rhythm guitar, piano
Momoudou 'Niaw' Nying († 27 January 2015) drums, djembe, gorong, tama (perc.); vocals on 'Taalibe'and 'Sunyu Mettit'
Momar Janha gorong, mbongmbong (perc.)
Skip Wulaing keyboards, synthesizers
Thoko Mdlalose vocals on 'Sanjo' and 'Sanneh Mentereng'
Thandi Mdlalose vocals on 'Sanjo' and 'Sanneh Mentereng'
Formed: 1973, by members of the Super Eagles of Gambia
Style: Mbalax and Mandingo music
Discography
| Title | Year | Label | Remarks |
| Live | 2002 | Music & Words MWCD 3021 | |
| Gis Gis | 1998 | Music & Words MWCD 3019 | |
| Daraja | 1994 | Music & Words MWCD 3009 | |
| Sanjo | 1989 | D & K 860017 | |
| Mantra | 1983 | Interstate Records LPH 2366 | LP |
| Saraba | 1982 | Bellot/MAG 107 | LP, original release Disques Griot GR 7603 (1976) |
| Albums by the Super Eagles of Gambia: | |||
| Senegambian Sensation | 2001 | RetroAfric RETRO17CD | |
| Viva Super Eagles | 1969 | Decca WAPS 29 | LP |
Sources
CD liner notes (Sanjo & Gis Gis)
CD liner notes (Sanjo & Gis Gis)
Page added July 1998