The Gambia: Life before and after Yahya Jammeh, actress recounts experiences The name of Ex-President Yahya Jammeh evokes mixed memories among the citizens of the Gambia and others on the African Continent. 29 year-old Habi Bah, an actress who was once with the drama group of the now exiled Ex-President, recounts her experience during the 22-year administration of Former President Jammeh. GBC