Maad a Sinig Mahecor Joof

Maad a Sinig Mahecor Joof
King of Sine
Reign1924–1969
Coronation28 January 1924
PredecessorMaad a Sinig Kumba Ndoffene Fa Ndeb Joof
SuccessorMonarchy abolished
BornKingdom of Sine,
present-day :  Senegal
Names
Maad a Sinig Mahecor Joof
HouseThe Royal House of Semou Njekeh Joof, founded by Maad Semou Njekeh Joof.
ReligionSerer religion

Maad a Sinig Mahecor Joof (English spelling in the Gambia; variations: Maad a Sinig Mahécor Diouf - French in Senegal; Maad Siin or Mad a Sinig Mahekor Juuf, also Maye Koor Juuf - in Serer-Sine language[1]) was the last king to rule the Serer Kingdom of Sine, now part of independent Senegal. Maad a Sinig means king of Sine in the Serer language. He reigned from 1924 until his death in 1969 (3 August 1969, he died at Diakhao[2]). After his death, the Kingdom of Sine was incorporated into independent Senegal.[3]

  1. ^ Other variants : Bur Sine Mahecor Diouf, Bour Sine Mahecor Diouf, Mahékor Diouf, Mahecor Joof, Mayekor, etc.
  2. ^ (in French) Faye, Louis Diène. Mort et Naissance le monde Sereer. Les Nouvelles Editions Africaines, 1983. ISBN 2-7236-0868-9. p 59
  3. ^ Villalón, Leonardo Alfonso. Islamic society and state power in Senegal: disciples and citizens in Fatick. Cambridge University Press, 1995. ISBN 0-521-46007-7. p 53