Is Dawda Kairaba Jawara A-List?
No — Dawda Kairaba Jawara is currently ranked D tier — a minor public figure with limited fame outside a small audience.
Reached A-list in 1970
First President of Gambia
Lost A-list status in 1981
Dropped to B tier — Coup Attempt Suppressed
Ranking Timeline
Prime Minister of Gambia
Became the first Prime Minister of The Gambia.
First President of Gambia
Became the first President of The Gambia.
Coup Attempt Suppressed
Survived a coup attempt with Senegalese help.
Overthrown in Coup
Overthrown in a military coup led by Yahya Jammeh.
Returned from Exile
Returned to The Gambia after years in exile.
Dawda Jawara Dies
Sir Dawda Kairaba Jawara passed away. He is remembered as the founding father of the nation.
Legacy as Founding Father
Jawara's role in Gambian history is acknowledged, but his later life and overthrow have faded from prominent public consciousness.
Last updated: February 25, 2026