Griot -  Griots are community historians who pass down the community's history and values through storytelling, songs, and poetry. The role is typically hereditary. Griots perform at special occasions and also serve as mediators and advisors. They are very respected members of their communities.

Laamb - traditional type of wrestling.  It is a national sport in Senegal and Gambia with a confederation and championships. The goal of Laamb is to life and throw one’s opponent to the ground outside a specific area. As of the 1990s, there are two formats - one that allows blows with the hands (frappe) and without hands (sans frappe).