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200826 minPGdocumentary

Maam Kumba

200826 minPGdocumentary

Only a few people claim to have encountered Maam Kumba Bang, the spirit that governs the waters of the island of Saint Louis.

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Alioune N'diaye

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Only a few people claim to have encountered Maam Kumba Bang, the spirit that governs the waters of the island of Saint Louis.

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Alioune N'diayedirector

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Saint Louis, an island city in Senegal, is governed by the spirit Maam Kumba Bang, a mythical figure associated with the waters. The film presents personal accounts from individuals who claim to have encountered this divinity. Through their stories, it revisits the ancient legend that continues to shape the cultural identity of the city and its river. The 26-minute documentary captures the enduring presence of Maam Kumba Bang in the collective imagination of the community.

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