What does Roots festival (màggal cosaan) mean?

Cultural celebration For example: "Roots festival bi tàmbali na (Roots festival has started)"

Where does the slang word Roots festival (màggal cosaan) come from?

Roots festival (màggal cosaan) is a slang term from Gambia. It is part of the rich slang vocabulary used in Gambia and across Africa.

Roots festival (màggal cosaan)

🇬🇲 Gambia Slang

Added Aug 10, 2025 · 1 definition

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Roots festival (màggal cosaan) definition 1

Cultural celebration

"Roots festival bi tàmbali na (Roots festival has started)"

by Khulekani Dladla Elder · Aug 10, 2025

Word Details

Country: 🇬🇲 Gambia
Definitions: 1 community definition
Added: August 2025

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