In 1949, she married Sir Farimang Singhateh, then medical officer, but future Governor-General of the Gambia.
[2] Singhateh and her husband were early members of the People's Progressive Party, which was founded in 1959.
[4] Prior to her marriage, Singhateh was an activist and was one of the first people to receive charitable shipments of second-hand clothing from Belgium to distribute in regions like Bakoteh, Sukuta and rural villages.
[1] In her role, she was concerned with welfare and encouraged philanthropic schemes aimed at supporting women.
[8] When her husband was awarded a knighthood by Queen Elizabeth II, Singhateh could adopt the title Lady, and became known to many in the Gambia as 'Lady Fanta'.