Semou Njekeh Joof
| Maad Semou Njekeh Joof (Maad Semu Jike Juuf) | |||||
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The totem and symbol of the Joof family is the antelope and gazelle, symbolizing grace, royalty, wisdom, hard work and protection in Serer mythology. | |||||
| Reign | Chief of Tagdiam, (Kingdom of Sine) | ||||
| Born | Kingdom of Sine (present-day Senegal) | ||||
| Consort | Linguere-Awo Yandeh Mbouna Faye | ||||
| Issue | Maha Yandeh Mbouna Joof (prince of Sine and Buumi), Jogo Gnilane Mbouna Joof (prince of Sine and thilas), Biram Pateh Yandeh Mbouna Joof (prince of Sine and loul, Maad a Sinig Boukar Tjilas Sanghaie Joof (king of Sine). | ||||
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| House | Founder of The Royal House of Semou Njekeh Joof in the 18th century | ||||
| Religion | Serer religion | ||||
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Maad Semou Njekeh Joof (Serer: Maad Sem-Jike Juuf or Semu Jike Juuf) was a member of the Joof Dynasty of Sine now part of independent Senegal. Maad means king (or chief) and Maad a Sinig means king of Sine in Serer. He was the founder of the Royal House of Semou Njekeh Joof, founded in the early eighteenth century. His royal house was the third and last royal house founded by the Joof family of Sine and Saloum. Since its foundation, at least seven kings of Sine from his royal house had succeeded to the throne including his son Maad a Sinig Boukar Tjilas Sanghaie Joof.