Africa-Press – Gambia. The Gambian media fraternity is grieving the death of Pa Barrow, a respected sports journalist whose sudden passing early Saturday shocked colleagues and fans across the country. He was 39.
Barrow, a presenter at AfriRadio known for his steady on-air presence and deep commitment to sports reporting, died at his home, according to colleagues. No cause of death was immediately disclosed.
A familiar voice to many Gambians, Barrow earned recognition for a brand of journalism that blended meticulous reporting with a quiet humility. His work, particularly in promoting grassroots sports, made him a fixture in local athletics coverage and earned him multiple honors, including a Television and Radio Award for his AfriRadio sports program.
“Pa Barrow will be remembered as a brilliant sports journalist who contributed a lot to sports development in The Gambia, especially grassroots sports,” said Isatou Keita, president of the Gambia Press Union.
Throughout his career, Barrow worked with several media organizations—among them West Coast Radio and The Alkamba Times—building a reputation as a disciplined reporter with a deep passion for sport. He was named a finalist for Sports Reporter of the Year in 2021 and served as a media officer for a number of football associations and clubs, including the KM Regional Football Association, Hawks Football Club, the Gambia Amputee Football Team, and the North Star Football Academy.
News of his death rippled quickly through the sports and media landscape. “It’s hard to believe that such a creative, determined, and hardworking young man who was doing extremely well for himself and sports in The Gambia is gone,” said Sang Wisdom Mendy, a former sports reporter and managing director of the Media Academy for Journalism and Communication.
Tributes poured in from the Gambia Press Union, AfriRadio, and the Sports Journalists’ Association of The Gambia, each praising Barrow’s professionalism and his contribution to the development of sports journalism. The union extended condolences to his family, praying for his peaceful repose and strength for those he leaves behind.
As colleagues and athletes continue to absorb the loss, many say Barrow’s influence will endure through the stories he told and the young journalists he inspired.
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