My sincere condolences to the family of Njaja Poh . May Allah grant him
Jannah .

Luntang

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From: "Oko Drammeh" <[log in to unmask]>
To: <[log in to unmask]>
Sent: Tuesday, January 13, 2004 1:59 PM
Subject: Obituary a of Gambian poet


> Ladies and gentlemen,
>
> I am your Gambian brother, bringing you news from my Gambian nation.
> Safely back from the Gambia I am back in Holland and glad to be back
> with you on the list again.
>
> I have some great news from home but first I want to make an obituary
> announcement for the passing of a great friend and legend of Gambian
> poetry and musical rhymes, Mr. Njaja Poh of 6 Zebra str. in Banjul. His
> real name was Matarr Joufe. He died on the 25th of December at 10 in the
> morning, in his home on Zebra street.
>
> Njaja Poh was a poet, and an inspiration to Gambian musicians and poets,
> with his famous translations of the Wollof language into segments and
> poetic verses that awakened and enlightened the youths of Banjul,
> especially the mass movement and the creation of the Afro-Manding sounds
> by Paps Touray, Ifanbondi, the Gelewarr band and the Magadan jazz band.
> Njaja was well kown and recognised throughout Gambia and Senegal among
> the connaiseurs of poetry.
>
> He invented "Hamham dafa lahu" -  knowledge is hidden.
>
> "You cannot force it, and when you force it anyway, you lose it." -
> Njaja Poh (quote of the 60's/70's)
>
> Myself and the artistic community in the Gambia celebrated him well
> after his death. He died at the Royal Victoria Hospital in a very
> dignified manner, and all his friends and loved ones attended his
> funeral.
>
> His legacy continues and his story will follow.
>
> May his soul rest in peace.
>
> Your friend, Oko Drammeh
>
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