Pa’s death is a stark reminder of the harrowing and often fatal journey that young men and women from The Gambia and other parts of West Africa undertake in search of greener pasture.
His story is one of both individual tragedy and communal grief, highlighting a crisis that continues to claim lives and devastate families.
Pa was a beloved figure in Gunjur Madina Kunkunding.
Friends, former classmates and footballers have shared heartfelt tributes and memories, remembering Pa as a positive presence and a pillar of support.
The backway journey continues to claim lives and until meaningful change occurs, families in Gunjur and beyond will endure the heartbreak of seeing their loved ones lost to the sea, pursuing dreams that might one day be achievable at home.
