Joof, is a typical
Serer people 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:
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Alhaji Alieu Ebrima Cham Joof (1924 – 2011), Gambian historian, author, politician and advocate for Gambia's independence during the colonial era.
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Alhaji Bai Modi Joof (1933 – 1993), Gambian barrister and defender of free speech and the press, younger brother of Alhaji Alieu Ebrima Cham Joof
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Hella Joof (born 1962), Danish actress
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Joseph Henry Joof (born 1960), Gambian lawyer and politician
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Lamane Jegan Joof (c. 11th century), founder and King of Tukar – present-day Senegal.
[Dennis C. Galvan. The State Must be Our Master of Fire. ]
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Maad a Sinig Ama Joof Gnilane Faye Joof (died 1853), King of Sine (Kingdom of Sine)
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Maad a Sinig Kumba Ndoffene Famak Joof ( – 23 August 1871), King Sine
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Maad a Sinig Mahecor Joof (died 1969), King of Sine
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Maad Ndaah Njemeh Joof (c. 13th century), King of Lâ (var: Laa or Laah), in Baol, part of modern-day Senegal.
[Ethiopiques n°54 revue semestrielle de culture négro-africaine Nouvelle série volume 7 2e semestre 1991][Niokhobaye Diouf. Chronique du royaume du Sine. suivie de Notes sur les traditions orales et les sources écrites concernant le royaume du Sine.]
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Maad Semou Njekeh Joof (18th century), founder of The Royal House of Semou Njekeh Joof
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Tamsier Joof (born 1973), British dancer, choreographer, and businessman
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