Bro Oko,

Even though it is more well over two decades since I last laid eyes on him,
I can still see Njaga in my mind's eye, just as sister Sofie described him,
with his 'cool' walk, left hand in pocket and a ready smile. All the Halfdie
youth loved Njaga and many (Kojo Perry especially, comes to mind) were
versed in Njaga Poh quotes.

May His Soul Rest In Eternal peace!

Regards,

Kabir

----- Original Message -----
From: "Oko Drammeh" <[log in to unmask]>
To: <[log in to unmask]>
Sent: Tuesday, January 13, 2004 2:40 PM
Subject: Obituary of a Gambian poet


> The profile of the poet Njaga Poh
>
> full name: Matarr Joof
> address: 6 Zebra Street
> occupation: seaman
> profession: poet
>
> In brief:
>
> Njaga Poh was a member of the halfdie boys club of the Raith rovers with
> friends like Badou Sarr, Abas Temsa, Muntaga Taal. They had their club
> at 63 Hegan street (at Uncle James' / opposite the KG5). He has sailed
> throughout Europe and Asia as a seaman, and have told many stories and
> legends about India, China and many parts of Latin America to the use of
> Banjul in great youth clubs and gatherings. He was featured many times
> in the Tropical night club on sunday afternoons at the Ifanbondi Hawareh
> shows.
>
> For more information, please do not hesitate to ask.
>
> Oko Drammeh
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