| Dece Fu Djogu Fall | |
|---|---|
| Lamane, Damel | |
| Reign | 1549 |
| Successor | Amary Ngone Sobel Fall |
| Died | 1549 Palen Ded |
| Spouse | Wagadu Ngone Ndiaye |
| Issue | Dialene Yasser, Amary Ngone Sobel, Tie Yacine, Tie Ndella |
Dece Fu Njogu (Wolof: Decee Fu Njoogu; French: Détié Fou Ndiogou) was the last Lamane and first Damel of Cayor.
At the time Cayor was a vassal of the Jolof Empire, and for a period of several years Dece Fu had failed to pay tribute. In 1549 he sent his son Amary Ngone Sobel Fall with a large retinue to do so, but the Buurba (emperor) refused to accept the payment. Amary left for Cayor, declaring that his homeland would no longer be subject to a ruler who would not deign to even accept their gifts. The Jolof army pursued them but were defeated at the Battle of Danki.[1]: 378
When Dece Fu Njogu heard the news he proclaimed himself Damel, or 'breaker', and ordered that every bull in the area be brought together for a feast to celebrate Cayor's independence. When they were assembled, he went into the enclosure to choose the best ones for the feast. A bull spooked and in the chaos the new Damel was killed, having reigned for only six days. His son Amary succeeded him as Damel.[1]: 379
References
- 1 2 Sabatie, Alexandre (1925). Le Sénégal : sa conquête & son organisation (1364-1925) (in French). Saint-Louis: Impr. du gouvernement. Retrieved 4 September 2023.