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Itgives usgreatpleasureto bringyou thesixth issueof SOF-FIA Magazine. In 2020, COVID 19 outbreak disrupted ourservices, making it a long and arduous ride. This issue tooka lot of courage and hard work after the outbreak, but wepersevere, because we wanted to bring you a quality editionpacked with authentic content and information about interestingtopics in The Gambia. This magazine is devotedto showcasing The Gambia to the world by highlighting themost thrilling topics, events, and activities, including healthtips that will blow your mind.As our cover for this issue, we are pleased to feature KumbaDaffeh, Founder and CEO of Tresor Women Warriors. Wehad an extremely interesting conversation with the humanitarianand business tycoon, so turn to page 4 to read theexclusive. In our previous issues, SOFFIA Magazine hasbeen promoting women’s empowerment as one of its centralthemes. Thus, in this issue as well, we had a one-on-one exclusivewith Ida Saine, CEO of Ida’s Ideas. We learn aboutthe challenges she faced prior to starting her business andhow it has worked out for her. We also have Samera Sannehfrom Same Beauty Saloon, a young beauty entrepreneurwho is establishing her business and simultaneously trainingyoung Gambian beauticians.Be assured that we will go the extra mile to ensure that youwill be entertained to the fullest. We also featured the hustleand bustle of Serrekunda Market followed by the glamourand glitz of the Koriteh (EID) Fashion night. Not only is thisissue filled with exciting conversations but we have alsoPUBLISHER’SNOTEincluded articles covering health, likethe Menstrual hygiene day celebrationin The Gambia this year.Last but not least, we send our deepestcondolences to the family of our onceloyal client, Mr. Alhagie Sanyang, whowas the General Manager for UniversalProperties. We spoke to someonewho was close to him about the manhe was as part of this edition’s tribute.We would like to thank all the companiesand businesses that advertise withus because we are dedicated to providebusinesses with the platform to havetheir products and services globally.Our appreciation goes out to the entireteam for their dedication, patience,meticulousness, and innovative ideasin creating this edition of SOFFIAMagazine.Moreover, we offer a variety of otherservices to members of the generalpublic. Interested parties should feelfree to contact us by phone at +2209913854 or by email at soffiamagazine@gmail.com.PublishingMagazine Design, Printing and DistributionAdvertising and PublicitySocial Media promotion (YouTube,Twitter, Facebook and Instagram)As you flip through this issue filledwith pages written and designed withlove from all of us, we wish you a wonderfulreading experience.30 | SOFFIA MAGAZINE +220 9913854
IN LOVING MEMORY OF ALAGIE SANYANG,FORMER CEO OF UNIVERSAL PROPERTIESAt Soffia Magazine, we extend our deepest condolences to the Sanyangfamily at home and abroad. Mr Sanyang was not only one of our clientsbut also a genuine and good colleague with whom we have shared excellentworking relations. Throughout his career, he remained loyal to hiswords and passionate about what he did. This edition of Soffia Magazinewould not be complete without a tribute to him, so we interviewedMr Omar Touray, a family member and the General Manager of UniversalProperties, to learn more about the man he was.Can you give us a brief biography of the late Alhagie Sanyang andhow he came to own a business?Alhagie Sanyang was born and raised in Sukuta. His father is from Gunjur,and his mother is from Sukuta. So he has some of his family hereand others aboard. Sukuta is where he did his primary and junior school,followed by Kotu Senior Secondary School, where he completed his highschool education. Mr Sanyang started working as a contractor after hisdiploma in 2000 with Atlantic and Palm Beach Hotel, both in Banjul. Thejob entailed the supply of fruits, foodstuff and general goods. He learnedto fend for himself and his family early as an only son. He worked withmany companies, including World Link Internet Café and Printing Press asa Manager. Afterwards, he worked for Premier Properties Ltd., rising tothe position of General Manager in 2007. He then left excitedly to joinGlobal Properties because he saw an opportunity to pioneer businesswith the Proprietor and became a General Manager there. They grew thisbusiness until he had the nudge to start his own. In 2009, he started hisown real estate agency, Universal Properties Ltd. It has been a story of steady growth and success.In general, how was Mr Sanyang’s relationship with people?Alhagie was a man of peace. He made peace with everybody in Kombo, including his entire family members. Ifyou ask anyone about Mr Sanyang, they will only say good things about him. He was so humble in nature, youwould never believe that he was the boss if you came in as a stranger to the office. He was also a humanitarian;he had such a big heart and was always giving charity to the needy. Around this time of the year, whenTobaski approaches, he usually buys more than 50 Rams to give away to the needy. I have always been abeneficiary and haven’t bought a single Ram for the past eight (8) years. May God forgive his shortcomings andlay him in Jannah-Tul-Firdaws.What was the cause of his sudden death?He had closed from work and was travelling to the provinces to a village called Baragel to spend the weekendwith his friends as he usually does. On his way to Kiang Kwinella, his vehicle was knocked to the side by a truck,and he was the one sitting behind the driver. Unfortunately, he lost his life on the spot.How is Universal Properties coping in these difficult times?We are still mourning him. Being in this office reminds us of him every day because he had a vision: to seeeverybody in their own compounds. That’s why he used to mortgage a piece of property for eight years. TheCompany has been greatly affected by his sudden departure, as we are still uncertain where to continue. Sinceeveryone has secrets, confidential information or data that would never be shared with anyone, and seeinghow he passed away, he could not tell everyone everything, making it hard for us to accelerate our operations.Nevertheless, to make his vision a reality, we need to put ourselves together and work tirelessly and knowwhere to pick it up.Your last word, please?In life, we are all human beings and bound to make mistakes or do things the wrong way we think is correct.This is why, on Mr Sanyang’s behalf, we would seize this opportunity to appeal to the general public to forgivehim. REST IN PEACE!!!SOFFIA MAGAZINE +220 9913854 | 31
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