Contemporary Dynamics of the Bou Kounta Qadiri Community

By Maria Grosz-Ngaté

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Creator: Sidi Mouhamed Kounta
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Contributing Institutions: Maria Grosz-Ngate; MATRIX: Center for Digital Humanities and Social Sciences at Michigan State University
Contributor: Gana Ndiaye
Description: Sidy Mouhamed Kounta is the President of the Parents’ Association (Association des Parents d'Élèves, or APE) of Ndiassane. His paternal grandfather was Bécaye Kounta, the eldest son of Ndiassane founder Bou Kounta, who became the first khalif after his father's death. Mr. Kounta discusses his role as president of the association, the creation of the school, improvements over time, and the support he receives from his followers for the school. He also explains that he is one of the Kounta sons who has studied in Mauritania and that he lived in Casamance for seven years until his father asked him to return to Ndiassane. At the end of the interview he speaks briefly about the changes he has witnessed in Ndiassane over the course of his life. Interviewed in Wolof by Daouda Faye. Translated to French by Gana Ndiaye.
Date: January 1, 2016
Date Range: 2010-2019
Location: Ndiassane, Thies, Senegal
Format: Audio/mp3
Language: Wolof
Rights Management: For educational use only.
Digitizer: Maria Grosz-Ngaté