A young talented Gambian musician, Bakary Ndure alias Jaimbay is the only son of his father. He believes that he is a born musician. His mum, Ramatoulie Sey, was a founding member of KMC Cultural Troupe and his father, Ousman Ndure was a member of the Gambia Police Band.
“So I can say “Sachuma ko,” Jaimbay proudly told The Daily News entertainment in an interview at his home in Churchill’s Town.

TDN: When did you affectionately bound up with music?
Jaimbay: I joined the music industry in 2006. It was the year I got the inspiration to sing and I was able to release my first single the same year. I love music. I can remember the days I play back the songs of Yousou Ndure and others because of passion and love for them through their music.

TDN: Your musical passion led you to play back Yousou Ndure’s music and others, are they also part of your inspiration? And why is your style of music different from others?
Jaimbay: I can say yes because I love what they are doing. I think we do not have to be western; we have to do things in our cultural ways for the young ones to know. A nation without culture is bored. But my parents served as my essential inspirers because my daddy was with the Gambia Police Band from 1983 to 1988 and my mum was very active in cultural troupes. So I can say “Sachuma ko” (I didn’t steal it). I get the full support of my parents.

TDN: How many albums have you released so far?
Jaimbai: Actually, I have not released an album yet, due to financial constraints. I have been soliciting support from the public but nothing seems to be forthcoming.
There is a song I dedicated to the president entitled: ‘The Choice of the People’ and it was released in 2007 which I believe everyone loves – both the young and the old are singing it.
That song hit the whole nation. But since then, I have been trying to meet the president to seek for support but no avail. I am still appealing to all Gambians that no one human being can do all by oneself; we have to support one another. I know the president does not rush on things, instead he takes his time in everything he does. I also released host of other popular songs such as ‘22nd July’ and many others.

TDN:  So basically you have all your songs in singles?
Jaimbay: Yes for now, because every counting starts with one. But with hope of help from the people, I will release my album soon.

TDN: What about the song you sang for Gambian women and particularly your mum and Binta Siddebeh?
Jaimbay: I love Gambian women simply because they are hard working. No matter what difficulties they come across they tackle it. Gambian women are doing all things to make sure that they pay their children’s school fees and their needs, with or without the help of their husbands. The song is entitled “Bati Gigain ni.  I don’t just jump up and sing. I sing according to unfolding happenings and the movement of the people. For Binta Siddebeh, she is a very harding working lady and honest. she likes me naturally and give me support.

TDN: What did Jaimbay have on the horizon for the musically stimulated fans who are all waiting?
Jaimbay: Am always happy to hear this question from my fans: What is the latest development with Jaimbay?  With that they are giving me more courage by bringing to my notice that there are people who love what I am doing.
I am telling them to have little more patience, because am on my recording.  I always want them to know that I love them and am proud of them. I have more stuffs, while waiting for sponsors.

TDN: What is your relationship with your fellow artistes?
Jaimbay:  my relationship with them is very cordial because they are giving me the maximum support and love. People like Sambou Susso and many others are giving me courage that I will make it in life one day, which I really believe.

TDN: What is your message to those supportive fellow artistes and mentors?
Jaimbay: Am saying a big bravo to them. Let us have love for one another.  We are one blood and flesh – One Gambia. We can be having our own festivals in other to cement our relationship and raise some funds to help each other. I think with that we will be more united.

TDN: what other challenges confront you in your career?
Jaimbay: There are a lot of difficulties and most of it has to do with the promoters. They are not being fair enough to us because the stage is not for one artists only. Being the first to sing does not mean they can do it better than us.

TDN: What differences have you realized between the time you start music and where you are today?
Jaimbay: When I released my first single my family did not believe that it was really me. And when I released the second, my goodness, it hit the nation even the police band, women, young and old appreciated it.

TDN: What was the craziest thing you ever did being an artist if there is any?
Jaimbay: I will rather keep that to myself for now, because it as a personal thing.

TDN: Have you been to school?
Jaimbay: Yes, I did, but only up to secondary school.  Unfortunately I could not complete. When I dropped out I sat for two years and then went Gambia Technical Training Institute (GTTI) for some technical training for which I thanked God today.

TDN: Is Jaimbay married?
Jaimbay: I Am not married.

TDN:  What are you waiting for? Is it that you have not yet found a right partner or you do not have money?
Jaimbay: Laughs….am waiting for the right time.

TDN: What worthy words do you have for your fans out there?
Jaimbay: I say a big thank you to all my fans and the entire The Daily News staffs. I wish them a happy anniversary in advance. I love you all, stay blessed.