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Freaky
Joe, whose real name is Lamin Singateh, is one of Gambia’s leading dancehall artists.
“Last
summer I was in Helsinki and it was my first
performance in Finland
and this Åland show this year was a spectacular one,” Singhateh
told The Voice entertainment column on September 19.
The Åland islands collectively constitute the smallest region of Finland, with only 0.49% of its land area, and 0.50% of its population
He
said the performance, held at the Island's
most historic pub, Bastun, was greeted by heavy downpour. “It was a superb
musical night, interesting with pride and joy,” he added.
He
said the show attracted a lead of hit singles, nominations and awards to his
credit, has attracted lots of reggae lovers on the Island and also
Gambians living in neighbouring Sweden.
The
show was organised by Gambian promoter in Finland Alieu Khan who takes Singhateh
as one of Gambia's
most successful reggae dancehall artists.
“My music is widely loved and Åland has appreciated my style of reggae, which is influenced by
Senegambian beats,” he said.
Freaky
Joe noted, Mr. Khan like Gambian musicians who are original and that makes it
easy for him to market them abroad.
Source: The Voice
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