The History section examines the topics relevant to the Fulani Historical experience. It describes their uncertain Origins, the impact of Islam, Colonization, Slavery and the Diaspora on their culture. Some Fulani Historical Figures are also described including: Usman Dan Fodio, Umar Talll, A. Bamba, el-hadj Malik Sy, M.Diakhou Ba, Alpha Yaya, Bocar Biro, Lamidho Bayero, Alpha Mamadou Diobbo, Sr. A. Bello, A Ahidjo. The overall historical Time line of Fulani people is shown below.

The History section examines the topics relevant to the Fulani Historical experience. It describes their uncertain Origins, the impact of Islam, Colonization, Slavery and the Diaspora on their culture. Some Fulani Historical Figures are also described including: Usman Dan Fodio, Umar Talll, A. Bamba, el-hadj Malik Sy, M.Diakhou Ba, Alpha Yaya, Bocar Biro, Lamidho Bayero, Alpha Mamadou Diobbo, Sr. A. Bello, A Ahidjo. The overall historical Time line of Fulani people is shown below.

Origin

The early origin of Fulani People is most fascinating and shrowed in mystery with widely divergent opinions. However, it is generally recognized that Fulani descended from nomads from both North Africa and from sub-Sahara Africa. They came from the Middle-East and North Africa and settled into Central and West Africa From the Senegal region they created the Tekruur empire which was contemporary to the Ghana empire. Then, they spread in all the countries in West-Africa, continuing to lead their nomadic life style. They created here and there mixed states where they sometimes were the dominant group. But more often, they were absorbed by the indigenous population whom they had dominated.

Early European Commentaries on Fulani Origins

Note: For references, see bibliography. Tauxier refers to Louis Tauxier, 1937

Moeurs et histoire des Peuls, Payot.

1935 - Les races de l'Afrique, -TAUXIER (L.)