Biography:
Ranking Fire
(a.k.a.
Fireman,
real name Momodou Lamin Leigh) was born in Bakau - small
town on the west coast of The Gambia. He had previously
helped form the group called Born Africans in 1995 which
dominated the Reggae musical arena in The Gambia
with two album his titled "Praises" and "No
More War". However, the band soon broke up after
two of its members left 2000. At this point he decided
to start on his own as a solo artist. He has since however,
started his own group called
Firesquad
and is now living in Malmo, Sweden.
His name would come as no surprise anyone who would
see him on stage, his energy is like a roaring tiger.
His first album is a mix of different flavour of music
ranging from Reggae, Dancehall, Hip Hop and some Mbalax.
As well as being an artist, Ranking Fire is also a promoter
who organises concerts to promote talented, upcoming
artists and the musical culture of The Gambia.
Firesquad
Members:
They include some well known Gambian artists who are
Prince Biggie, Junior K,
Preacher
and Raggamuffi Shame.
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