Transliterated title: Mandinkakaŋ Suukuwo.
An ephemeral Mandinka Ajami text, which is a copy from the original song written by Youssouph Dabo and popularized by the famous Senegambian Mandinka religious singer, Landing Kintibaa. The song celebrates God and calls for unity and peace. It pays tribute to Prophet Muḥammad, enjoins the faithful to follow God's injunctions, and advises them to seek useful knowledge so that they can understand better their obligations as human beings and Muslims.
Custodial history: The owner copied the song from the text of his father's young brother, Ablaye Bayo. Ablaye had an advanced Islamic education and served as a Quranic teacher and a marabout (religious leader and healer) in the village of Kignini in Kolda.
Extent and format of original material: 1 page.
Physical characteristics: Unbound manuscript.
Owner(s) of original material: Ibrahima Bayo.
Author(s) of original material: Youssouph Dabo.
Scribe of original material: Ibrahima Bayo.
Additional script information: Mandinka Ajami.
