Guinea-Bissau

South of Kolda, past the border. The old Kaabu kingdom left its songs and its family names here.

By country

Villages in Guinea-Bissau

GWGuinea-BissauGabú region

The old capital of the Kaabu kingdom. The stories here are older than the borders.

Videos

Stories

A griot in Gabú sings a lineage that runs through three modern countries without pausing at any of them.

2 August 2026 · 10 min read

Food

A fish broth with palm oil and lime, eaten with the hands and a lot of bread.