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“Teach a Toubab to Ask”: Since us Toubabs*, we think we know everything, the Rubber House created this opportuntity to ask what you want to know from a Gambian. Josien in Sydney asks Adama what she does to recharge after a long day’s work.
How do people charge their phones in the Gambia when the majority of the people have no power in their homes? That’s what Wijn from Zeeland, The Netherlands, wanted me to film (video). Fatou Gaye, a Gambian student and frequent internet user showed me at the market in Tanjeh.
A few weeks ago, I posted Adama’s story about the people she would like to see again. And guess what: the son in the story called her, from Maleisia! He had heard of her question and they reconnected. Life is sweet.
Another great “upcycling” idea: a shop made out of a sea container. It was shop keeper Maguette’s idea; Maguette, wishing you and your business all the best!
This is Uncle “Fitti-fitti-fat-fat”, a nickname meaning something like “Speedy Gonzalez”. He owes his name to being a really fast and organized builder. “Fat-fat” means “fast”, as in “really fast”, or “hurry, hurry”. He’s been my foreman for a while now, and I am happy to work with him. I wonder what he’s doing now it’s raining…