Hassoum Ceesay from the National Centre for Arts and Culture led tributes to Taka Titi, a legendary cultural ambassador who died on April 12th in Janjanbureh. Ceesay described Titi as more than an entertainer, calling him a profound cultural communicator and historian who served his community, country, and international tourists.
Travel journalist Yunus Salieu remembered Titi as a powerful traditional communicator who used cultural instruments, especially drums, to connect with local communities. Salieu noted that tourists would particularly miss seeing Titi performing by the riverside and Freedom Tree, entertaining visitors with his three drums.
Omar Jammeh, a National Assembly Member, called Titi an irreplaceable asset and cultural ambassador for Janjanbureh. Jammeh highlighted Titi's roles as a traditional communicator, court interpreter, and community entertainer who worked with local chiefs and participated in social events.
Born in Niamina Dankunku in 1962, Titi attended Armitage High School from 1974 to 1979. He spent decades in Janjanbureh as a cultural performer, bridging communication between tourists and local communities through his unique skills and engaging performances.
Titi's legacy is remembered as that of a skilled communicator who could entertain and inform both in English and local languages, making him a cherished figure in Gambian cultural preservation and tourism.
Travel journalist Yunus Salieu remembered Titi as a powerful traditional communicator who used cultural instruments, especially drums, to connect with local communities. Salieu noted that tourists would particularly miss seeing Titi performing by the riverside and Freedom Tree, entertaining visitors with his three drums.
Omar Jammeh, a National Assembly Member, called Titi an irreplaceable asset and cultural ambassador for Janjanbureh. Jammeh highlighted Titi's roles as a traditional communicator, court interpreter, and community entertainer who worked with local chiefs and participated in social events.
Born in Niamina Dankunku in 1962, Titi attended Armitage High School from 1974 to 1979. He spent decades in Janjanbureh as a cultural performer, bridging communication between tourists and local communities through his unique skills and engaging performances.
Titi's legacy is remembered as that of a skilled communicator who could entertain and inform both in English and local languages, making him a cherished figure in Gambian cultural preservation and tourism.
