Poetry by Kang Kalifa Diaby

Transliterated title: Kaŋ Kalifa Jaabi la Suukuwo.

The manuscript is a copy of the original written by Kang Kalifa Diaby who was an eminent Mandinka scholar in Casamance. The poem praises God for creating human beings and for sending Prophet Muḥammad to bring light and protection to them.

Custodial history: The manuscript owner inherited it after his father's death. His father was born in Badieba in Guinea Bissau and did his Quranic and advanced Islamic studies at Kang Kalifa's school.

Extent and format of original material: 16 pages.

Physical characteristics: Unbound manuscript. It has a colorful colophon at the end.

Owner(s) of original material: Ansou Daffe.

Author(s) of original material: Kang Kalifa Diaby.

Scribe of original material: Arfang Sagna.

Additional script information: Mandinka Ajami.