KSA 20th Anniversary – Tributes to Our Living Legends (Part 1)

As we commemorate the 𝟐𝟎𝐭𝐡 𝐀𝐧𝐧𝐢𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐚𝐫𝐲 𝐨𝐟 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐊𝐨𝐦𝐛𝐨 𝐒𝐢𝐥𝐥𝐚𝐡 𝐀𝐬𝐬𝐨𝐜𝐢𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 (𝐊𝐒𝐀), we celebrate not only two decades of service, unity and community development, but also the remarkable individuals whose dedication and selfless contributions have shaped the association into what it is today.

Over the coming weeks, we will be publishing a series of tributes recognising our 𝐊𝐒𝐀 𝐋𝐢𝐯𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐋𝐞𝐠𝐞𝐧𝐝𝐬— members whose commitment, leadership and unwavering support have left an enduring mark on our organisation.

In the first of this series, KSA member 𝐅𝐚 𝐊𝐞𝐛𝐛𝐚 𝐋𝐞𝐞 𝐁𝐨𝐲 𝐁𝐨𝐣𝐚𝐧𝐠 pays tribute to 𝐋𝐚𝐦𝐢𝐧 𝐉𝐚𝐦𝐦𝐞𝐡, a founding member of KSA who has served the association in several capacities, including as an executive officer, trustee and IT services provider.

For over two decades, Lamin has been instrumental in developing and maintaining KSA’s digital presence. From the early days of email discussion groups to the creation of a modern website and the adoption of emerging social media platforms, his technical expertise and vision have helped position KSA as one of the most recognised and respected Gambian diaspora associations in the United Kingdom.

Below is FaKebba Lee Boy Bojang’s tribute in full.

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𝐆𝐨𝐨𝐝 𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐥𝐲 𝐒𝐮𝐧𝐝𝐚𝐲 𝐦𝐨𝐫𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠, 𝐦𝐲 𝐛𝐞𝐚𝐮𝐭𝐢𝐟𝐮𝐥 𝐊𝐒𝐀 𝐟𝐚𝐦𝐢𝐥𝐲 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐟𝐫𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐝𝐬.

I trust everyone is in good spirits and thankful to Almighty Allah.

As we approach the end of the first month of this milestone year, marking the 𝟐𝟎𝐭𝐡 𝐀𝐧𝐧𝐢𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐚𝐫𝐲 of our mighty KSA family, I encourage every one of us to begin celebrating now rather than waiting until the anniversary weekend.

Today, I choose to celebrate one of our very own 𝐋𝐢𝐯𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐋𝐞𝐠𝐞𝐧𝐝 - 𝐌𝐫 𝐋𝐚𝐦𝐢𝐧 𝐉𝐚𝐦𝐦𝐞𝐡.

Our Information, Digital and Social Media star, whose tireless, selfless, unbiased and dedicated expertise has transformed KSA into one of the most popular and well-established Gambian diaspora organisations.

Lamin Jammeh served as trustee, Secretary General, Advisory and IT Services provider to Kombo Sillah Association during the entire existence of the association.

Lamin’s knowledge and commitment have seen KSA evolve from simple email list groups to embracing modern digital technology and today’s social media platforms. Just type KSA into Google and you will see the sophistication of our website and the wealth of information it provides about our charity and its work.

My brother, Lamin Jammeh, has truly mastered his craft and has ensured that KSA has remained in step with the ever-changing world of technology.

Today, I express my deepest gratitude by simply saying 𝐀𝐛𝐚𝐫𝐚𝐤𝐚 for your years of dedication and service.

“Acknowledging the good that you already have within yourself is the foundation for all abundance.”

Let us celebrate our living legends whose tireless contributions have helped KSA stand proudly among the most successful Gambian associations in the diaspora.

“Appreciation is a wonderful thing: it makes what is excellent in others belong to us as well.”

Thank you, my brother, Lamin Jammeh. May Almighty Allah continue to increase your knowledge, success and wisdom in your career.

Ameen.

𝐅𝐚 𝐊𝐞𝐛𝐛𝐚 𝐋𝐞𝐞 𝐁𝐨𝐲 𝐁𝐨𝐣𝐚𝐧𝐠

Member, Kombo Sillah Association