Alieu Ebrima Cham Joof
Historian, broadcaster and nationalist
1924–2011Alieu Ebrima Cham Joof connected the independence movement with the preservation of Gambian memory. A trade unionist, scout leader and broadcaster, he documented local history through writing, photographs and radio. His historical work covered Banjul’s streets and families, the scout movement and the struggle for independence, providing material for later researchers and museum exhibitions.
01Pioneered the Daily Observer’s History Corner in 1993.
02Documented Gambian political, cultural and broadcasting history in monographs and photographs.
Photo: Tamsier. The late Alhaji Alieu Ebrima Cham Joof was the original owner of this image along with several images relating to the Gambia's history during the colonial period. It is now a family inheritance. The image was showcased in the Point Newspaper in tribute to Cham Joof following his death. The diff can be found here [1]. · Fair use. Cropped or framed for display. Original photograph enlarged for display; source detail is limited. View original photograph.