It is a well-known fact. Gambians, especially the womenfolk, love Youssour Ndour. They just can't seem to get enough of him. The more they get from him, the more they love him. And for good reasons too.

The Senegalese Mbalax superstar is one of the most respected musicians. His decades-long stay in the international music scene is a testament to the consistency of the quality of his output.

Yours truly cannot remember a time when Youssour (who started singing before You-Know-Who was born) was not out there singing some hit. The Jamaican singer, Capleton, recently released a song - 'Hits on toppa hits' - listing his numerous hits over the years. Youssour could do the same and his list would most probably be lengthier!

And that is part of the reason why Gambians, and indeed the rest of the world, love him. With him, quality is assured. So you just never get enough. Which is why Gambians are gearing up for yet another whirlwind of Youssour Ndour concerts.

Awa Camara, president of the Bakoteh segment of the Youssour Ndour Fans Club, bubbles with enthusiasm when talking about the Senegalese star. She shares this particular trait with a many other Gambians. Many have now decided to band together and form associations like hers.

Edrissa Jagne is another Gambian who shares her enthusiasm for the Mbalax sensation. He is also the PRO of her association.  The duo walked into the offices of the Daily Observer, met Yours Truly, and then did their best to turn him into another Youssour Ndour disciple. They both called on the general public to come out in full force for the forthcoming concerts as the world-renowned star has a lot in store for them.

The man who is considered the Godfather of Mbalax will arrive in Banjul today, Friday, 31st October 2008. His plane is expected to kiss the tarmac at 11:30 a.m.

According to reports, the Senegalese star will be whisked off to the exclusive and extremely classic Milly's V.I.P club - located opposite Tafbel in the Senegambia area, Kololi - for a brief press conference at 12:00.

He is also expected to perform tonight at the Senegambia Hotel. A dance and a show will be held on Saturday and Sunday respectively. Both events will take place at the Independence Stadium.

So get ready. You have been warned by the Early Warning Centre. The Mbalax tsunami is on the way. It will hit and hit hard. But don't worry. After all "the good thing about music is that when it hits you, you feel no pain." Only pleasure.

So let your dancing shoes be your lifebuoys. And if at the centre of the storm you should see Yours Truly boogying and woogying, just nya kasal la, as my Mandinka relatives say.