INTERVIEW: Ndeneh Faal and Jatou Tambadou spent over D7m on daughter’s wedding reception
Tue, January 14, 2025 | Gambia
Ndeneh Faal and Jatou Tambadou-Faal, one of the wealthiest couples in the country, spared no expense for their daughter, Fatou Ndeneh's wedding reception at the Coco Ocean Resort and Spa, making it one of the most extravagant events in recent memory. The couple reportedly spent over D7 million on the event, which featured a performance by Grammy-award-winning artist Youssou Ndour and included prominent guests such as business mogul Muhammed Jah and Information Minister Dr. Ismaila Ceesay. Here is an exclusive chat we had with a source close to the Faal family: What's On-Gambia: Was Youssou Ndour paid D4 million to perform at the event? Source: He wasn’t paid the amount you posted. Mbaye Dieye Faye is a family friend of Jatou's. What's On-Gambia: So, what was the payment? Source: I can confirm the total expenditure for the reception was D7 million. ...