Wolof historian El Hadj Maodo Gaye dies in Nouakchott
By the AFREEQUE newsroom, based on Initiativesnews
Wolof historian and custodian of Wolof heritage El Hadj Maodo Gaye died on 21 October 2026 in Nouakchott, Mauritania. He helped pass on the history of Walo and Wolof traditions, notably through appearances on Radio Mauritania, according to a tribute published by Initiativesnews.
Mauritanian Wolof historian El Hadj Maodo Gaye died on 21 October 2026 in Nouakchott, according to a tribute published by Initiativesnews. He will be buried in Thiénou, 65 kilometres north of Rosso, Mauritania.
A specialist in the history of Walo, he was a poet and traditional journalist who worked with Radio Mauritania. In particular, he passed on the family memories of his grandfather, Samba Diène Bara Gaye, whose manuscripts in Arabic recorded part of the traditional history of Walo and the Wolof people. His radio appearances helped preserve and disseminate stories, traditions and national languages.
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