Pa Cherno,
Please accept my sincere condolences to you and the rest of the family in the Gambia.
May Allah, the all mighty who knows what's best for all for us, receive him in heavens. May his soul rest in peace.
Regards
Alhagi
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Emne: Re: Comrade Sillah Laid to Rest
A very big part of me was also buried at Old Jeshwang today.
Prince
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Sent: Monday, February 06, 2006 7:50 PM
Subject: Comrade Sillah Laid to Rest
Comrade Sillah Laid to Rest
Monday 6th February 2006
By Pa Modou Faal
Hundreds of mourners yesterday afternoon gathered at the Old Jeshwang cemetery to pay last respects to Ebou Madi Sillah, commonly known as Comrade Sillah, as he was laid to rest.
Speaking in an interview with The Point yesterday at the late Sillah's family residence in Latrikunda German, Sulayman Sillah, a brother to the deceased, said that his death is a great loss to both their family and The Gambia.
He noted that Comrade Sillah, through his art work, immensely contributed to the socio-economic development of the nation.
He further said the late Comrade Sillah was born in 1946 at Orange Street in Banjul, adding that he attended Muhammadan Primary School in Banjul before proceeding to Crab Island Junior Secondary School.
For his part, Abdul Aziz Wilan, a renowned Gambian artist, described the late Comrade Sillah as a motivating and driving force for young artists in the field of creativity.
He stated that the demise of Comrade Sillah, who was an asset to The Gambia, is a big loss to the country. "We the Gambian art promoters will surely miss him as an adviser," Wilan said.
Babucarr Gaye, a veteran broadcaster and a friend to the late comrade Sillah, said Sillah started showcasing his artistic prowess at a tender age by drawing pictures on the streets of Banjul before he went to Dakar to pursue a university education. He said he later proceeded to study in Ghana in the days of the late President Kwame Nkrumah.
Mr Gaye said Comrade Sillah won several awards both locally and internationally, adding that he was also a National Arts Award Winner.
He called on the young to emulate the late Comrade Sillah and make good use of his works.
The Secretary of State for Tourism and Culture, Susan Waffa-Ogoo, was among mourners at the family residence of the late Comrade Sillah.
It would be recalled that Comrade Sillah's major art work include the public statues around the Greater Banjul area, at the Brufut-Bijilo-Coastal Road Roundabout, at Stink-Corner, at the Bakau-Mile 7 Junction, and inside the Youth Monument at Westfield junction among others.
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