Jongama

Amie Conteh Jabang, Jongama of the Month

The name JONGAMA, comes from the Wolof language, a language spoken in three West African countries, namely, The Gambia, Senegal, and Mauritania.
JONGAMA means a woman with great qualities, a sophisticated Woman. It does not refer merely to the outer beauty of a woman, but also the inner beauty, the personality, and most importantly, the natural strength of a Woman!! This is the JONGOMA that the Elegance website would be celebrating and promoting; and by doing so, help women become better informed and even more active citizens of the world. Naturally, special features will be done on the African Women, both at home and abroad. Women who have overcome extreme obstacles in trying to improve and better themselves and through their experiences, we aim to show that with dedication and determination, women have the power to change their lives for the better!
This Elegance Webpage on JONGAMA, was also created as a discussion forum and comments section, that we hope will bring Women together, to explore, discuss and find solutions to matters of common concern to women. To be a voice for Women that will explore women’s concerns. To be a platform on which African women of different cultural backgrounds can advocate women’s issues, where all can come together as one, to share ideas and experiences, but also inspirations and achievements as well and where We can discuss relevant topics frankly, openly and with little or no inhibitions at all.
Whilst Jongama still firmly embraces traditions, culture and most importantly Religion, we want to embrace the strengths and abilities of woman, We want to promote Respect, growth and love for Women. Women need to reach their full potential in order to support themselves and their Men
On JONGAMA you can “Bring It On” Speak up, and receive non judgmental, positive feedback from other people.
We also realize that Men are our allies in a lot of ways, and so we need them just as they need us to be successful. THIS IS NOT A FEMINIST PAGE, so we encourage our men folks to join us to help reflect on the African woman from the male point of view as well. Everyone is welcome, male and female. Our original website… jongamaonline.com had a membership of more men than women who contributed invaluably to discussions and debate.
So feel free to join Jongama Fatou Dibba and Elegance and let us start talking.

The JONGAMA is Sophisticated
The JONGAMA has Inner Beauty
The JONGAMA is Confident
The JONGAMA is unique
The JONGAMA is a Good Mother
The JONGAMA is a good wife
The JONGAMA is a good daughter