WHO ARE THE FULANI PEOPLE?
#fulani #fulaniherdsmen . This video is about the Fulani people of West Africa. Meet the Fulani, the largest nomadic group in the world, with an estimated 20 to 25 million people.
• Hello and welcome to Afroartista Films. Today, we're going to be talking about the Fulani people of Africa. The Fulani, also known as the Fula or Fulbe, are a diverse ethnic group that can be found in several West African countries, including Nigeria, Guinea, Senegal, and Mali.
The Fulani people have a rich history and culture that has been shaped by centuries of migration and interaction with other ethnic groups. They are primarily Muslim and have a strong tradition of Islamic scholarship. Many Fulani are also involved in pastoralism, raising cattle and other livestock.
• The Fulani are a mixed people. Even though an origin in the central Sahara has been suggested on archaeological grounds, it has been found that the contemporary Fulani have a predominant West African genetic background combined with North African and trace European ancestry fractions.
One thing I found beautiful in the Fulani women is their curly flowing jet-black hair. The secret is the traditional hair products that they regularly apply into their hair which creates a beautiful sheen that is the envy of many.
• The Woodabe are one of the most prominent Fulani subgroups. They are known for their beauty (both men and women), elaborate attire and rich cultural ceremonies. At the end of the rainy season in September, Wodaabe clans gather in several traditional locations before the beginning of their dry season transhumance migration. Here the young Wodaabe men, with elaborate make-up, feathers and other adornments, perform the Yaake: dances and songs to impress marriageable women. The male beauty ideal of the Wodaabe stresses tallness, white eyes and teeth; the men will often roll their eyes and show their teeth to emphasize these characteristics. Wodaabe clans then join for the remainder of the week-long Gere
