21/08/2025
UK Honors Gambian Legend
Gambian music icon Jaliba Kuyateh, widely celebrated as the King of Kora, has been awarded the prestigious City Shield of Leeds by Lord Mayor Dan Cohen. The honor recognizes his lifelong contribution to culture, diversity, and community unity.
The ceremony, held at Leeds Civic Hall, coincided with the Gambia Welfare Society’s fundraising gala, bringing together Gambians and Africans in the diaspora. Kuyateh applauded the community’s peaceful spirit, while organizers praised his music’s power in promoting education and harmony.
As a UNICEF Goodwill Ambassador, Jaliba has long used his artistry to champion children’s rights, development, and cross-cultural understanding, earning him global respect.
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