The album cover for the 7-track debut album of popular Gambian musical group, Ifang Bondi and the Afro Mandingue Sounds.

Saraba

On the band, Ifang Bondi's return to the music scene years after its hiatus, the Gambian band released Saraba, its debut album.

Saraba is a multi-sounds album, featuring their hits songs - Saraba and Sutukun.

Ifang Bondi (a Mandinka phrase meaning “be yourself”), is the moniker of a Gambian musical group.


The band leader is Badou Jobe and some of its founding members are Lin Diaw, Juldeh Camara, El Hajj Samb, Jali Momodou Susa, Ebou Gaye, Tafa Ndiaye, and Maniaye Diop.

The "Ifang Bondi" band is an offshoot of the now-defunct Gambian band named Super Eagles. The band is known for its melodious vocals accompanied by dynamic keyboard, guitar and kora rhythms.

Ifang Bondi (meaning: Be Yourself) is a West African band from Gambia and the alleged originator of "Afro-Manding" sounds.