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HRH Prince Ebrahim

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HRH Prince Ebrahim also known as Prince Ebrahim of Gambia or Farim Ebrahim is the 8th Sibi Karang Mansa [1]. The realm's ancestral lineage dates back directly to ruling families of former Kaabu Empire and direct descendants of Emperor Sundiata Keita of Mali Empire.

Birth date and place[edit]

Born Ebrahim is a Gambian Prince.[2] He was born 1977 into Mansa Kunda (Royal Household) of Batelling, Lower River Region, The Gambia

Ascension[edit]

On the 26th November 2017, Prince Ebrahim was crown the 8th “Sibi Karang Mansa”.[1] He was conferred the title of “Farim” (Commander) of a Realm, Kingdom or Empire.

The Farim means Commander of state or realm, a traditional Royal title in Mandingo language (also known as Mandingka, Mandenka, Mandinko, Mandingo, Manding or Malinke) dating back to Mali and Kaabu Empire.

Prince Ebrahim succeeded his grand father, Mansa Koto as Sibi Karang Mansa. Mansa Koto was crowned Sibi Karang Mansa at the age of 21 Years old in 1819, and ruled Kiang Kingdom for 81 years. In 1900, Mansa Koto was being accompanied by Sir Frederick Cecil Sitwel (1st British Travelling Commissioner of The South Bank of Protectorate Gambia), Sir Frederic Edgar Silva and 12 constables to defuse a dispute between two communities (Jataba and Sankandi). It was on this journey that Mansa Koto was mortally wounded[3] in an ambush by Islamist Jihadist (Allied to Foday Kaba Dumbuya), however Sir Frederick Cecil Sitwel, Frederic Edgar Silva and 12 constables all died on spot in Sankandi. Mansa Koto died of his wounds three days later in his palace in Batelling.

Positions and Roles[edit]

By virtue of his crown, Sibi Karang Mansa follows the traditional footstep of all the other koring Farim Kaabu and Mansa before him. Thus, responsibility falls into three main areas

Custodian of Sacred Spiritual Sites - Royal Batelling has 12 vitally significant Spiritual and sacred heritage sites. The custodianship and protection of these priceless sacred heritages are fully vested and entrusted in the hands of Farim.

Custodian of History, Heritage and Culture - Farim Ebrahim leads the protection, preservation and promotion of the realms priceless heritages that spans 1000's of years of evolutionary historic, culture, traditions and heritage, against loss.

Principle Socio-Economic Driver - The delivery of sustainable socio-economic development of realm is entrusted in the HRH Prince Ebrahim as Principle Driver for delivery of all-inclusive Socio-Economic development.

Crown Celebration[edit]

A Sibi Karang Mansa goes through two phase coronation to complete ascension. First is process is through secretive process, which Prince Ebrahim had completed in November 2017. The second step is the public Crown Festival Celebration of Ebrahim[2] to complete the final ascension.

Koring Sibi Karang Mansa Todate[edit]

  • Current Farim Ebrahim (2017 – Date) - known as HRH Ebrahim, HRH Prince Ebrahim of Gambia - Batelling, Gambia
  • Preceded Mansa Koto (1798 - 1900) - known as Mansa Koto, Farim Mansa Koto, Kiang Mansa - King of Kiang
  • Preceded Farim Sankulay (1726 - 1819) - known as Mansa Sankulay - Kaabu Empire
  • Preceded Farim Falansara Suntungkung (1619 - 1719) - Known as Falansara Suntungkung - Kaabu Empire
  • Preceded Farim Jombo Tango (1531 - 1619) - Known as Mansa Jombo Tango - Kaabu Empire
  • Preceded Farim Kewuleng - ( - 1872) - Known as Mansa Kewuleng - Kaabu Empire
  • Preceded Farim Jattah Faah ( - 1545) - Known as Jattah Faah Mansaring - Kaabu Empire and Mali Empire

Mali Empire & Kaabu Lineages

Mansa Kewuleng Sanyang, the Koring a Commander of Kaabu Empire (Farim Kaabu). He leads the Koring Households of Kaabu Empire, and was the Ruler of Nyambai Kingdom, a State or Province of Kaabu Empire. He was the son of Jattah Faah Mansaring.

He was a Cabinet Member in Mansa Jankey Wali's cabinet. Even after the fall of Kansala, Mansaba Kewuleng held the Kingdom of Nyambai and supported Kantora as well as expansion and or establishment of new Koring Kingdoms into areas (Kantora, Jifini, Kiang etc.) that became part of today's Gambia.

Farim Jattah Faah, Warrior Prince of Mali Empire and later (Farim) Commander in Kaabu Empire . He was a Nephew of Emperor Sundiata Keita. He accompanied Tirmakhan and jointly conquered Kaabu.

Crown Chiefs of Batelling origin[edit]

Crowned chiefs and Alkalos in (pre and post independent Gambia) with origins to Batelling Mansa Kunda (Royal Household). The list below is not conclusive.

  • Alkali Sutay Sanyang - Current - Batelling
  • Wali Kassa (Mansa Koto's General/Warrior) - Batelling - Kiang
  • Chief Foday Bura Charko Sanyang – Batelling – Kiang
  • Chief Lang Nyama Sanyang – Batelling – Kiang
  • Chief Nfally Sanyang – Batelling - Kiang
  • Chief Junkung Batelling Sanyang - Batelling – Kiang
  • Chief Bunja Sanneh – Batelling – Kiang
  • Akali Landingding Sanyang - Batelling
  • Chief Kika Sanyang - Batelling – Kiang
  • Alkali Ndanbung Sanyang - Late - Batelling
  • Chief Bakanding Afang Sulay Sanyang - Kwinella – Kiang Central
  • Chief Ebrima Sanyang – Manduar Banko - Kiang Manduar
  • Chief Toure Sanyang – Faraba Banko - Kombo East
  • Chief Lamin Sanyang – Faraba Banko - Kombo East
  • Arafanding Sanyang - Kalagi
  • Bunjaring Sanyang - Kalagi
  • Demba Sanyang - former Paramount Chief of Gambia

Difference Between Sibi Karang Mansa and Chiefs (Chiefs and Alkalos)[edit]

There is a distinction difference between a Sibi Karang Mansa (Farim) and Chiefs (Chiefs and Alkalos), Although, both can belongs to same Mansa Kunda (Royal Household).

Sibi Karang Mansa (Farim)

Since Mali Empire and Kaabu Empire, the role of Sibi Karang Mansa (Farim) is absolute and a unifier. They are referred to as Farim, which also means a king. In modern day, Farim is non Political Person, Free From Politics, they cannot engage or serve into political appointments, they non partisan and does not vote. Sibi Karang Mansa is independent of all political influence. They are not paid by the state.

Aforementioned non partisan position of a Sibi Karang Mansa manifested during 2016–17 Gambian constitutional crisis, when Ebrahim tasked parties concerned to immediately resolve crisis[4], through dialogue.[5]

Chiefs

However, on the other hand, the position or roles of a Chiefs and or Alkalos of traditional and historical Koring and Nyancho dynasties used to be hereditary during Kaabu and Mali Empires until the arrival of colonial (British, French, Portuguese). Since independence, the position of Chiefs and Alkalos in many West Africa countries including Gambia, had been compromised and politically aligned. Many royal households had also received fair share of interferences from political establishments where Chiefs are hired and fired by Presidents. This practice had broken centuries of traditions, and made some of Chieftaincy and Alkalo positions becoming more political as opposed to their natural traditions of independence. Thus, in today Gambia and indeed parts of West Africa, Chiefs and Alkalos can vote, they can be partisan, they can even be hired and fired by a political establishment. In post independent Gambia and small parts of Africa, Chiefs and Alkalos are on the payroll of the state.

An example of non independent role of Chiefs in recent history includes but not limited to the firing of Niamina West Chief Fired[6] within six days of appointment. Furthermore, traditional Nyancho and Koring chieftaincy households of Kiang were no limits to second republics politicians by firing centuries old households to newly untraditional[7] manners. The non-political independence of chiefs was were spread in second republic of Gambia, at one point, 3 chiefs[8] had been fired.

Philanthropy[edit]

Sibi Karang Mansa are expected to be philanthropist and positively impact communities, an example of modern-day sibi Karang Mansa Prince Ebrahim's Philanthropy Social Enterprises[9]. Community cohesion[10] that promotes peace. He founded Prince Ebrahim Future Africa Foundation. Through foundation Africa Peace Festival launch to promote sustainable peace in Africa

Awards[edit]

Awards

African Entrepreneur of the Year 2017[11] (Investment and Investment Management)

Pan-African humanitarian Award 2016 for Global Impact and Community Development[12]

Patron[edit]

  • International Youth Diplomacy Conference IYDC.[13]
  • Confederation of West African Youth
  • Brikama Women Association, The Gambia
  • Bambali Village, Bambali, The Gambia
  • Batelling Base Youth Association, Batelling, The Gambia
  • Dumbuto Women Development Association, Dumbuto, The Gambia
  • Tanji Fishing Village, Tanji, The Gambia
  • Bakau Mediata Association, Bakau, The Gambia

References[edit]

  1. 1.0 1.1 Manneh, Alagie. "Batelling Crowns Sibi Karang Mansa", The Standard Newspaper, Gambia, 06 December 2017. Retrieved on 06 December 2017.
  2. 2.0 2.1 Manneh, Alagie. "Kiang royal crowning festival pushed to Dec 28", The Standard Newspaper, Gambia, 02 March 2018. 02 March 2018.
  3. Gray, J. M. (11 June 2015). A History of the Gambia. Cambridge University Press. p. 469. ISBN 978-1-107-51196-5. Search this book on
  4. Jahateh, L. "Leaders Must Dialogue to Solve Political Impasse, Prince Ebrahim", The Point Newspaper, Gambia, 05 January 2017. Retrieved on 05 January 2017.
  5. Omar, Bah. "Gambians are fleeing as refugees, Prince Sanyang", The Standard Newspaper, Gambia, 06 January 2017. Retrieved on 06 January 2017.
  6. Sallah, Assan and Jawo, Lamin "Gambia: Niamina West Chief Fired in Six Days", Daily Observer Newspaper & All Africa News, Banjul, 13 May 2008. Retrieved on 13 May 2008.
  7. Touray, Salifu. "Kiang West, East Chiefs Fired", Daily Observer, Banjul, 12 August 2010. Retrieved on 12 August 2010.
  8. Touray, Salifu. "3 Chiefs Fired", Daily Observer, Banjul, 05 November 2008. Retrieved on 05 November 2008.
  9. Jahateh, L. "Gambia’s millionaire prince to intervene in Tanji", The Point Newspaper, Gambia, 17 March 2017. Retrieved on 17 March 2017.
  10. Sienu, Sheikh Tophic. "Royal Africa Holdings boss HRH Prince Ebrahim supports Ramadan Cup with GHC10,000", Ghana Soccer Newspaper, Accra, 21 June 2016. Retrieved on 26 September 2016.
  11. Lamin, Cham. "Prince Ebrahim wins African Entrepreneur of the Year Award", The Standard Newspaper, Gambia, 03 April 2018. Retrieved on 03 April 2018.
  12. Omar, Bah. "Gambian Bags Pan-African Humanitarian Award", The Standard Newspaper, Gambia, 26 September 2016. Retrieved on 26 September 2016.
  13. Ofori, Solomon. "University Of Ghana Hosts About 1000 African Youth", The Daily Guide Newspaper, Ghana, 14 May 2018. Retrieved on 14 May 2018.


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