Savage Unfiltered

In this deeply emotional episode of My Story, we sit with a survivor of the Gambian boarding school system — and what unfolds is not just a story of discipline, but of deception, control, and pain. My guest recounts the physical beatings, emotional torment, and systematic extortion that were normalized under the name of “Islamic education.” What was promised to be a sacred space for learning turne...

In this raw and unfiltered conversation, I dive into one of the most pressing issues facing young Gambians today: the clash between law enforcement and the youth demanding fairer prices for data, internet, and basic access to technology. The streets are speaking, and the frustrations are clear — high costs are shutting out young voices from opportunities, connection, and progress. But the question...

In this gripping episode, Momodou Alieu Njai, son of Gambia’s former Electoral Commission head, breaks his silence on the pressures, politics, and pivotal moments that shaped one of the most historic elections in the country’s history. From the intense days leading up to the 2016 election, when his father announced the results that ended a 22-year presidency, to his own unfiltered views on politic...

In this bold episode of Savage Unfiltered, we’re joined by the one and only Baby Binta, a star in the US modelling scene and no stranger to controversy. She takes us through the highs and lows of her modelling career, her unapologetic image, and the public reactions that followed. From viral moments to her much-discussed clash with artist One Pack, Baby Binta holds nothing back. But this episode i...

In this deeply personal and heartbreaking episode, our guest shares their lived experience at boarding school, a place that was meant to provide safety and structure, but instead became the setting for betrayal, silence, and pain. They speak openly about the inappropriate touches and moments of molestation they endured from someone in a position of trust and authority. This is a raw and emotional...

In this powerful first episode of Open Mic, four voices come together to unpack the shared weight of childhood trauma. From neglect and emotional suppression to the pressure of surviving in homes that lacked conversation, compassion, and choice, this panel doesn’t hold back. We begin by calling out the pain: what we lacked, what we feared, and how silence shaped us. But this isn’t just a trauma du...

In this debut episode of the MyStory segment on Savage Unfiltered, host Jamal Savage opens up like never before. From growing up in a conservative Muslim home in The Gambia to navigating silence, emotional restraint, and cultural pressure, this is more than just background. It’s a deep dive into how family, culture, and suppression shaped his voice… and why he’s using that voice now. Jamal answers...