THE FULANI

WHO WERE THE FUALNI?

• The Fulani were an ethnic group located in sub- Saharan Africa
• Mainly consisted of people who kept herds for cattle in West Africa
• They are the largest migratory ethnic group in the world

WHY WERE THEY SIGNIFICANT?

• Originally, the Fulani were peoples who held occupations as cattle herders
• In the 17 century, the Fulani moved into settled cities, they observed a strict form of Islam
• led a series of military campaigns to establish Islamic states and spread Islam
• Their intent was not to stamp out African Religion, nor eliminate indigenous elements
• Established powerful states such as Guinea, Senegal, Mali, and northern Nigeria today

FULANI TODAY

• Fulani numbers stand at around 30 million all across Africa
• They continue to be extremely nomadic and practice their own form of Islam
• Continue to be very courageous, brave, and hardworking people