The Fulanis

They are everywhere and they consider themselves to be the most beautiful people on earth. They’ve been around for thousands of years. And will surely be for more aeons to come. Masters of the Cattle Herd. Legends of the Sahel. Perennial Nomads. Vicious Warriors. Courageous Fighters. Very beautiful and an extremely charming people. They are the Fulanis, one of the most influential tribes in Africa.

In Nigeria, where there is the largest Fulani community on earth, Fulanis mean different things to different people. For some, Fulanis are just a band of radio-carrying nomads chasing cows all year round with popas and sleeping in the bush full of insects while for some others, Fulanis are power-grabbing aristocrats who control all the events behind the scene while others will swear with heaven and earth that there is no more beautiful tribe in the Milky Way. Well, the truth is that one single description or definition does not do justice to the Fulanis who are one of Africa’s most colourful and flamboyant tribes.

The Fulani world is one of startling contrasts: while a Fulani man is the richest black on earth, many Fulanis are employed as housemaids at homes across the country. (This housegirl of a thing as far as I am concerned, is an evil practice which must be stopped. Yes, we once had Fulani maids in our house too but I am still strongly against it. The last one we had about a decade or so ago, I was very instrumental to ensuring she was the last. We treated them well, yes, but it is still not an ideal practice).

I won't bore you so many words, you can read more about these beautiful people here: http://www.naijarchives.com/category/royalty/

The Young Too Shall Kukuma Grow…LOL!

The traditional Fulani hats.

A truly enchanting people.

Fulani milkmaids depicted at the back of the Nigerian ten naira note.

In traditional Fulani dress at a wedding. Supercute! Credits: Bella Naija.

Decibel:

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The Bororos: Fulani men making up for the Gerewol Festival.

Fura da nono- I missed this!!!

A Fulani lady from Nigeria.

DOROHANDSOME: A Fulani gentleman from Bauchi State. Photo credits: Lawal Muazu Bauchi

THE GEREWOL FESTIVAL

I believe you except these pictures didn't display their true beauty. ...those pple can fine like tomorrow no dey

ammyluv2002: I believe you except these pictures didn't display their truly beauty. ...those pple can fine like tomorrow no dey

I agree, these people are so cute to the marrows. These are just few pics- there are so many wonderful, beautiful Fulanis out there.

amnestylaw1: The traditional Fulani hats.

I have a couple of those lol

Bororojo, come and contribute

Very good thread, this is a true Fulani thread. I'm very proud of these posts Amnestylaw, keep up the wonderful work.

Amnestylaw, you are a good man for creating such a thread. I owe you one, what is your ethnic group, I promise to do a fantastic thread on it.

Fulaman198: Amnestylaw, you are a good man for creating such a thread. I owe you one, what is your ethnic group, I promise to do a fantastic thread on it.

ha ha ha, thank you Fulaman. Credit goes to Naija Archive. I am just a copy and post agent. I love the Fulani culture and its people, hence my interest. By the way, I am Yoruba man from Oyo State.

amnestylaw1:

ha ha ha, thank you Fulaman. Credit goes to Naija Archive. I am just a copy and post agent. I love the Fulani culture and its people, hence my interest. By the way, I am Yoruba man from Oyo State.

The great Yoruba folk (though I love all Nigerian people). Tomorrow I shall make a thread about the Yoruba my brother. Once again, thank you

Fulaman198:

The great Yoruba folk (though I love all Nigerian people). Tomorrow I shall make a thread about the Yoruba my brother. Once again, thank you

You are welcome bro. I will be looking forward.

All I see is SCAry people

Beautiful culture..

please more of the authentic ones and not like the lady dressed in burka... looks eastern african to me

Fulani ladies are indeed beautiful.

b3llo: Fulani ladies are indeed beautiful.

You can say that again, bro.

Truly Beautiful...

ehm, if they are beautiful, why do they use Igbo and Yoruba girls as their state representatives for miss Nigeria pageant





*looks left, looks right... runs away from thread

Very kind people

*starts eating cashew nuts*

traditional fulani men are perhaps the most "metrosexual" dudes in the world with their makeup wearing selves and "skimpy" outfits

Thx Op. Now i know why strangers keep asking if I'm a Fulani