@africanheritagecity: @roots.galleria ・・・ The Baïnouk people are an ethnic group that today lives primarily in Senegal, Gambia and Guinea-Bissau. The Baïnouk are believed to have been the first inhabitants of the lower Casamance.
The second largest city of the Gambia, Brikama from the language of Baïnounka, means “City of Women”. In the past, female ruler of the ancient matriarchal society headed the governing and administration of the cities. Griot: Ballaké Sissoko ft. Sona Jobarteh - Djourou #senegal #gambia #guineabissau #senegalaise #gambian #baïnouk #casamance #brikama #baïnounk #exploreafrica