Joof Explained

Joof, is a typical Serer patronym in the Gambia. In French-speaking Senegal, it is written as Diouf, whilst in English-speaking Gambia, it is written as Joof. It is the surname of:

• Alhaji Alieu Ebrima Cham Joof (1924  - 2011), Gambian historian, author, politician and advocate for Gambia's independence during the colonial era.
• Alhaji Bai Modi Joof (1933  - 1993), Gambian barrister and defender of free speech and the press, younger brother of Alhaji Alieu Ebrima Cham Joof
• Hella Joof (born 1962), Danish actress
• Joseph Henry Joof (born 1960), Gambian lawyer and politician
• Lamane Jegan Joof (c. 11th century), founder and King of Tukar – present-day Senegal.^[1]
• Maad a Sinig Ama Joof Gnilane Faye Joof (died 1853), King of Sine (Kingdom of Sine)
• Maad a Sinig Kumba Ndoffene Famak Joof ( - 23 August 1871), King Sine
• Maad a Sinig Mahecor Joof (died 1969), King of Sine
• Maad Ndaah Njemeh Joof (c. 13th century), King of Lâ (var: Laa or Laah), in Baol, part of modern-day Senegal.^{[2] [3]}
• Maad Semou Njekeh Joof (18th century), founder of The Royal House of Semou Njekeh Joof
• Tamsier Joof (born 1973), British dancer, choreographer, and businessman

Notes and References

1. Dennis C. Galvan. The State Must be Our Master of Fire.
2. Ethiopiques n°54 revue semestrielle de culture négro-africaine Nouvelle série volume 7 2e semestre 1991
3. Niokhobaye Diouf. Chronique du royaume du Sine. suivie de Notes sur les traditions orales et les sources écrites concernant le royaume du Sine.