Momodou,

I've heard of a Ndateh Yalla, who may be the lady who resisted French rule,
from Cassamance.  I would also like to know of her feats if any one has info
on her.

Soffie



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                From:   Momodou Camara [mailto:[log in to unmask]]
                Sent:   Thursday, November 29, 2001 1:41 PM
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                Subject:        West African Women legends???

                Gambia-l,
                I have some questions and hope that someone out there can
help especially our
                historians.

                1. Apart from Yaa Asantewa, the Queen Mother of Ejisu who
rallied the Asante
                troops into resistance against the British in Ghana in 1900,
have there been
                other women warriors in our sub region?

                2. There was a woman who resisted the French also in
Cassamance but don't
                really know her name or history. Does anyone have
information on this woman
                they could share with me?

                3a. Where there any women rulers (mansas) in the Senegambian
region?

                3b. If there were, then how did they get to the throne?

                3c. What were their functions and relationship with the
community as women,
                their achievements, and what brought about the change or
shift?


                Your assistance will be highly appreciated.

                Momodou Camara
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