Hassoum Ceesay
Hassoum Ceesay is an influential figure in The Gambia, known for his role at The National Museum, where he promotes cultural heritage and artistic initiatives. He has been instrumental in supporting local artists, including Timothy William Lee, in their efforts to raise awareness and funds for educational causes through art.
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Hassoum Ceesay praised the artist for embracing his heritage and urged Gambian artists to take pride in their roots.
Royal Messenger unveils bold cultural rebirth as “Lya Gaye de Domi Gewel”
Gambia· 2026-05-27
Hassoum Ceesay, Director General of the NCAC, described the visit as a strong demonstration of African solidarity.
Gambia’s heritage model impresses Tanzanian delegationGambia· 2026-02-25
Hassoum Ceesay is the Director General of NCAC who expressed appreciation for the support from the Government of The Gambia and the Government of India.
Gambian cultural Troupes return to India for Surajkund Int’l Crafts MelaGambia· 2026-02-02
Hassoum Ceesay is the Director General of the National Centre for Arts and Culture.
NCAC advances safeguarding of Intangible Cultural Heritage via community-based inventoryGambia· 2026-01-22
Hassoum Ceesay, Director General at the National Centre for Arts and Culture (NCAC), spoke of his centre's good working relationship with the Turkish Cultural Centre.
Turkish Embassy in Gambia hosts World Turkish Coffee DayGambia· 2025-12-10
Director General Hassoum Ceesay was conveyed appreciation on behalf of the Government of The Gambia.
NCAC receives Intangible Cultural Heritage Catalogue from UNESCO DakarGambia· 2025-12-04
Hassoum Ceesay is the Director General of the National Centre for Arts and Culture and chaired the meeting for the Banjul Cultural Festival Task Force Committee.
Task force intensifies plans for a bigger, brighter Banjul cultural festivalGambia· 2025-11-14Hassoum Ceesay is associated with The National Museum and helped in tracking down a suitable maker for the Kankurang.
Feature: 'Tales of a Traveling Toubabo'Gambia· 2025-09-04
Hassoum Ceesay, Director General of the National Centre for Arts and Culture, accompanied the delegation and praised the Flez Fuzion tour for its success.
Rhythmic Gambian Percussion solidifies China-Gambia tiesGambia· 2025-08-29
Hassoum Ceesay, alkalo of Pachang Village, hailed the gesture as 'laudable'.
Health Ministry delivers 2 ambulances to Bati Njol, Tamba AngalaiseGambia· 2025-08-25
Director General Hassoum Ceesay highlighted the increasing participation of Gambian artists on global platforms as a strong sign of progress for the country’s creative industry.
NCAC celebrates increased Global Exposure for Gambian artists this summerGambia· 2025-08-12
Mr Hassoum Ceesay is the Director General of the National Centre for Arts and Culture (NCAC).
Gambian dancers shine in Moscow under Flex Fuzion global push for excellenceGambia· 2025-07-14
Hassoum Ceesay, director general, National Centre for Arts and Culture, said the accolade is of paramount significance to the valorisation of Gambian history.
Historical Georgetown inscribed into UNESCO’s prestigious network of places of historyGambia· 2025-06-30
Hassoum Ceesay publishes a new book that explores the Hajj experience of Gambians during colonial and post-colonial times.
Historian Hassoum Ceesay publishes new book – The Hajj As A Colonial And Post-Colonial Experience In The Gambia: 1945-1975Gambia· 2025-06-05
NCAC Director General Hassoum Ceesay commended the participants for their strong response to the centre’s invitation.
Stakeholders engage on National Language Policy DevelopmentGambia· 2025-05-27
Hassoum Ceesay, Director General of the National Centre for Arts and Culture, revealed the news after leading the delegation on a courtesy visit to the Minister of Tourism, Arts and Culture.
5 Gambian tailors set for training at Textile University ChinaGambia· 2025-05-12
Hassoum Ceesay, Director General of the National Centre for Arts and Culture, underlined the cultural and spiritual significance of intangible heritage.
NCAC launches ICH capacity building projectGambia· 2025-04-24
Hassoum Ceesay, Director General of the NCAC, described Taka Titi as a 'consummate, accessible, and highly intelligent cultural animator, performer, and communicator.'
NCAC mourns passing of cultural icon - Taka TitiGambia· 2025-04-16
Hassoum Ceesay is a historian who referenced the meetings with the Banjul Muslim Elders.
Good Morning Mr President: The meeting between the President and the Muslim EldersGambia· 2025-04-07
Hassoum Ceesay, the director general of the NCAC, shared the exciting news about the planned installation of an elevator in the Arch 22.
Proposed elevator at Arch 22 to enhance easy accessGambia· 2025-03-04Hassoum Ceesay, director general of the NCAC, disclosed that the exhibition was part of the artistic and cultural activities for the Gambia Diamond Jubilee celebration.
VAAG, NCAC kick-start Fine Art ExhibitionGambia· 2025-02-24
Hassoum Ceesay encouraged the author in his artistic endeavors at The National Museum.
TURNING THE TIDE OF TRAGEDY INTO CHARITYGambia· 2025-02-18
