Alieu Ebrima Cham Joof
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Alieu Ebrima Cham Joof (22 October 1924 – 2 April 2011) commonly known as Cham Joof or Alhaji Cham Joof, (pen name: Alh. A.E. Cham Joof) was a Gambian historian, politician, author, trade unionist, broadcaster, radio programme director, scout master, Pan-Africanist, lecturer, columnist, activist and an African nationalist who advocated for the Gambia's independence during the colonial era.[1][2]
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Born | Alieu Ebrima Cham Joof (1924-10-22)22 October 1924 Bathurst, British Gambia |
Died | 2 April 2011(2011-04-02) (aged 86) Bakau, Gambia |
Resting place | Juswang cemetery, Gambia |
Pen name | Alh. A.E. Cham Joof |
Occupation | historian, politician, author, trade unionist, broadcaster, radio programme director, scout master, Pan-Africanist, lecturer, columnist, nationalist |
Nationality | Gambian |
Literary movement | history, politics, culture |
Notable works | The history of the Banjul Mosque Getting to know The Gambia The root cause of the bread and butter demonstration Banjul Daemba 1816–1999 Tagator |
Relatives | Alhaji Bai Modi Joof (younger brother), Tamsier Joof (nephew), Pap Cheyassin Secka (nephew) |
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