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Urbanized Fulani in Dakar, Senegal

There are millions of Fulani living in the large cities of West Africa.

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Dinde Sare – Griot Extraordinaire

It’s his duty to document the history of all groups, because Fulani traditions are inextricably linked to those of their neighbors.

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Fulani Freestyle Rap

In Bôkôlô, Abdou stole the show with his improvised freestyle rap.

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Bôkôlô: A One-Well Village

It’s becoming ever more difficult to quench the thirst of a growing population.

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Doohi Ceremony in Takeou, Burkina Faso

Similar to the Goja Ceremony in Benin, Doohi is an opportunity for teenagers to dress up, impress their peers, and attract a prospective spouse.

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Spinning Cotton in Cinkanssé, Togo

A group of Fulani women continue an ancient craft.

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Goro-Gah Goja Ceremony

The Fulani of Goro-Gah display the depth of Fulani courage and character through dance, acrobatics, and flagellation.

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Ouessè Goja Ceremony

A modernized version of the Goja tradition.

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Baaba Maal on Global Warming

In this BBC interview, world-renowned Fulani musician Baaba Maal discusses the effects of global warming on his homeland.

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