Veteran broadcaster Ba Trawally whose journalism career spanned well over five decades died on Monday, his family announced. He was in his 90s.
Gambian journalists began reacting as soon as news of his passing emerged.
Fatou Touray Kerr Fatou boss said: “Rest In Peace Uncle Ba Trawally and thank you for your service and dedication to this noble profession. My sincere condolences to my friend Jamil Trawally , ST and the rest of the family.”
Sainey MK Marenah commented: “Woke up to the news of the passing away of Ba Trawally, doyen of the Gambian Media and stanch advocate of Media freedom in The Gambia.
“Baa Trawally was like a father figure to me and many other promising young Journalists in the country and beyond having inspired and supported me along my Journalism career. Big Tree has indeed fallen.
“Baa, a trained Journalist of more than 40 years experience will be remembered as someone who fought for media freedom and independence. Until we meet again, sleep well Dad.”
Baboucarr Ceesay said: “Inna lilahi wa inna ilaihi rajihoun. Veteran journalist Ba Trawally was a great friend and mentor. He was our invited guest at the launching of the first ever Scouting Magazine pioneered by me and my team of Boy Scouts in the year 2000 under the leadership of then Chief Scout Commissiiner Alieu Momar Njie, the current IEC chairman. Ba Trawally was a knowledgeable and religious elder who was fond of young people. May Allah grant him Jannahtul firdaus.”
