Upon Reflection: The Gambia’s War on Drugs - Real Fight or Fake Show?

In this powerful and eye-opening episode, we dive into one of the most critical yet often ignored issues affecting Gambian youth — the alarming rise in illicit drug use, particularly substances like kush and other synthetic drugs.

We’re asking the hard questions:

• Why are drugs like kush banned in the name of public health, while cigarettes and alcohol—known gateways—remain legal?
• If DLEAG says early drug use starts with cigarettes and alcohol, why not regulate those too?
• And what’s happening in Jinack Island, an open secret known for cannabis cultivation — yet seemingly untouched by law enforcement?

Featuring:

Sparklyn Black – Artist & activist, speaking truth from the streets

William Greywood – A young man sharing his raw experience with addiction

Muhammed Gando Bah – Co-host and social commentator

Mr. Dawda Sanyang – Senior Drug Demand Reduction Officer, DLEAG 

Topics include:

• The cultural normalization of drug use in Gambian youth
• The “Kush wave”: What it is, how it’s affecting lives
• DLEAG’s operations, rehab vs. prison
• Policy contradictions: Legal vs illegal substances
• Jinack Island: What the government won’t talk about
• Solutions that can actually work for the next generation

Who should watch?

Youth, parents, educators, policymakers, activists — and anyone who wants to better understand what’s really happening on the ground in The Gambia.

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