In this deeply emotional episode of My Story, we sit with a survivor of the Gambian boarding school system — and what unfolds is not just a story of discipline, but of deception, control, and pain.

My guest recounts the physical beatings, emotional torment, and systematic extortion that were normalized under the name of “Islamic education.” What was promised to be a sacred space for learning turned out to be, in his words, a business disguised as a religious institution, where children were broken in silence and fear.

We talk about:

• The money-making schemes disguised as religious boarding schools

• Sexual abuse and misconduct at the hands of those in power

• The long-term scars — emotional and physical — that still live with survivors

• The unspoken truth that many in society still choose to ignore

Content Warning:

This episode contains graphic discussions of child abuse, sexual misconduct, and emotional trauma experienced in boarding schools.

Listener discretion is strongly advised.

In this raw and unfiltered conversation, I dive into one of the most pressing issues facing young Gambians today: the clash between law enforcement and the youth demanding fairer prices for data, internet, and basic access to technology.

The streets are speaking, and the frustrations are clear — high costs are shutting out young voices from opportunities, connection, and progress. But the question is: how long will the demands of the youth be ignored?

This episode also looks deeper at the bigger picture — the need for young people to unite, redefine their narrative, and step into leadership roles. True change will not come from waiting on the same recycled politics of the past. It will come when the youth of The Gambia rise to elect themselves, set new standards, and create a new foundation for the nation — a new generation of founding fathers and mothers.

This isn’t just about internet prices. It’s about building a future where the voices of the youth aren’t just heard — they lead.

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In this gripping episode, Momodou Alieu Njai, son of Gambia’s former Electoral Commission head, breaks his silence on the pressures, politics, and pivotal moments that shaped one of the most historic elections in the country’s history.

From the intense days leading up to the 2016 election, when his father announced the results that ended a 22-year presidency, to his own unfiltered views on political inconsistencies, the tactics of the main opposition party, Essa Mbye Faal’s rapid entry into politics, and Yahya Jammeh’s “demigod” status during his rule, nothing is off the table.

He also opens up about the weight his father carried, the threats surrounding that decision, and his steadfast commitment to integrity despite enormous pressure. This is not just a political conversation — it’s a behind-the-scenes look at history, legacy, and the courage it takes to do the right thing when the stakes are at their highest.

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