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| Re: The Wodaabe People by Adamskuty(m): 12:18pm On Aug 21, 2013 |
MsDarkSkin:igala,about 3 million,we are in the middle belt of the nation,just behind the F.C.T,80% are muslims :*:*:*:* (one love...  )1 Like |
| Re: The Wodaabe People by Nobody: 1:57pm On Aug 21, 2013 |
MsDarkSkin: Baby u aint gon' ask me about my tribe before we get married, are u? We actually dance Salsa unclad, thats certainly what u dont wanna hear  |
| Re: The Wodaabe People by Adamskuty(m): 2:53pm On Aug 21, 2013 |
El Guapo:are u a member of "all the africans" ? And next time don't poke-nose when i'm discussing with ma lady  |
| Re: The Wodaabe People by Nobody: 3:45pm On Aug 21, 2013 |
Adamskuty: are u a member of "all the africans" ? Looks like this nut-case is Jealous already... Your converso is seen around the world, why bother bout an intrusion from Darkskin's first love? |
| Re: The Wodaabe People by Nobody: 5:33pm On Aug 21, 2013 |
El Guapo: Adamskuty: are u a member of "all the africans" ? Lwkmd! |
| Re: The Wodaabe People by Nobody: 5:38pm On Aug 21, 2013 |
Adamskuty: igala,about 3 million,we are in the middle belt of the nation,just behind the F.C.T,80% are muslims Awesome bro u should make a thread about ur ppl. I want to know more about them. In fact I dont know much about most african history. I want to expand my horizons  El Guapo: Lol u must wan hotie tima to wooze me? Bout baby salsa unclad....hmmmm. So lemme guess you are a south american amazon indian? Omg thats such a bad joke lol! |
| Re: The Wodaabe People by Nobody: 5:42pm On Aug 21, 2013 |
^^ I'd tell u later |
| Re: The Wodaabe People by Adamskuty(m): 10:36pm On Aug 21, 2013 |
El Guapo:aiit! Aiit! It's okay mah boy,it's cool now,just don't try that $h!t next time or ama have to wipe u so hard,grab? |
| Re: The Wodaabe People by Adamskuty(m): 10:40pm On Aug 21, 2013 |
*Kails*:oooh! But u see i hardly got time for all those kind of stuff,u know why don't u do a little reserch about us |
| Re: The Wodaabe People by Nobody: 11:42am On Aug 22, 2013 |
El Guapo: ^^ I'd tell u later Lol pwomiss?  Adamskuty: oooh! But u see i hardly got time for all those kind of stuff,u know I will do some research. Im never too busy to learn |
| Re: The Wodaabe People by Nobody: 7:26pm On Aug 22, 2013 |
*Kails*: Tight schedules and tons of engagements has seen reputable Men break promises and Vows... Would u love me to be a victim? |
| Re: The Wodaabe People by PAPAAFRICA: 5:17pm On Sep 21, 2013 |
the men are a bunch of weirdos 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.[img]http://bp1.blogger.com/_JF8UtJK3aog/RdnHlPP6liI/AAAAAAAAAMc/q_jx98hWeUo/s400/wodaabe+1.jpg[/img] look at this nigga |
| Re: The Wodaabe People by Fulaman198(m): 6:58pm On Sep 21, 2013 |
PAPA AFRICA: the men are a bunch of weirdos Different cultures are different, learn to respect differences in this world 2 Likes |
| Re: The Wodaabe People by Nobody: 6:20am On Sep 23, 2013 |
Lol @ papa africa. You have a name like that but clowning some of the most fascinating ppl in africa. Oh the irony. On a serious note, they are eccentric. They abide by their own cultural rules which is why they are unique. Appreciate it, family. Dont mock it. |
| Re: The Wodaabe People by Nobody: 11:10pm On Nov 01, 2013 |
*bumped*  i need these threads in my PH  |
| Re: The Wodaabe People by Nobody: 1:58am On Nov 02, 2013 |
this probably one of - if not the - best thread i have made on NL. |
| Re: The Wodaabe People by Fulaman198(m): 4:20am On Nov 04, 2013 |
http://jamtan.com/jamtan/fulani.cfm?chap=4&linksPage=313 Bororo-Wodaabe (read as wodhaabhe) peoples are actually a subgroup of the larger Fulbe-speaking Fulani. They prefer to call themselves Mbororo. Fulani are a nomadic people who have been influential in regional politics, economics, and histories throughout western Africa for over a thousand years. Wodaabe live in northern Nigeria, in parts of Cameroon, and chad. They have played a significant role in furthering Fulani domination in the area. The height of the Fulani empire was between the early 1800s and early 1900s. This power was consolidated under Usman dan Fodio and was centered in northern Nigeria. Dan Fodio was a devout Muslim who used religious fervor to ignite his troops to undertake a series of holy wars. Following the early success of Islamic warriors, non-Islamic Fulani joined ranks with their fellows to form an extensive and powerful empire. The two most significant factors in Fulani political systems are clientage and competition. In order to gain political office a Fulani man would have to compete among his fellows for the right to rule. He could show his political favor by demonstrating that he had a large following in the form of individuals and families. By agreeing to become the client of a powerful man or family, a subject would offer tribute in the form of gifts and political support in exchange for security. Wozaave men often held considerable political power within their own nomadic communities, as well as within the communities in which they settled. The Wozaave, known also as Bororo achieved celebrity status through numerous National Geographic articles, film and television documentaries. They are best known for the festival of Gerewol which translates as choosing the best one. The event is a spectacle consisting of a succession of ceremonial songs and dances performed by young men who parade themselves in front of women, who then chose the best from among them. These tall and handsome men, dressed in traditional costume, spend many hours creatively adorning themselves in face paint and make-up. Traditions of the Bororos Bororos are mainly nomadic herders and traders.The Bororo Fulani follow the traditions of their ancestors, and are considered the purist of all Fulani groups. These nomadic herdsmen consider the long-horned cattle to be a prized possession and have dedicated their lives to caring for their herds. Owning cattle is a symbol of health and well-being among all Fulani. In fact, the level of a man's respect is based on the number of cattle he owns and how much he knows about herding. The cattle have their own names and are treated with affection by the Bororo. Milk is the staple food of the Fulani. Their daily diet usually includes milk, butter, and cheese. Throughout the year, the Bororo Fulani travel from place to place with their herds. Each member of the family has specific duties. The men's responsibilities include herding the cattle, tending to political affairs, treating illnesses, and making plans for traveling. The women's duties include milking the cows, preparing butter and cheese, making the clothes and blankets, and preparing the daily meals. They are also required to obey their husband's orders. The routes they established in western/centra Africa provided extensive links throughout the region that fostered economic and political ties between otherwise isolated ethnic groups. Dairy products produced from cattle were traded to sedentary farmers for agricultural products and luxury items. These items could then be traded to trans-Saharan traders such as the Tuareg for shipment north. Fine woven cloth produced by the Wodaabe was considered a luxury item that could be traded on the international market. The Wozaave are also found in Bongor, in Western Chad, during the dry season and move to the Kanem Prefecture, north of Lake Chad, during June for the rainy season. At the end of August, or early September, they start their journey south with cattle, to take advantage of all the new growth of grass. Some travel 800 km. (500 miles) as far south as the Central African Republic. As well as fine cattle with huge horns, the Bororo in Chad have long legged sheep which have white hindquarters and a black front half. Their art is famous for using not only motifs from their way of life, but also from the modern world. Celebrations are a time for dancing and singing. The women are tattooed, and the men dress and make up to dance. They spend long hours in story-telling, for the Wodaabve do not use written Fulfulde. . Children learn values and Fulani pride from the tribal elders, who are eager to pass down the Fulani traditions. The Bororo feel very strongly about morality, and constantly strive to be generous, honest, and respectful. They are very reserved people, who are shy and modest in public. Family relationships are therefore restrained. Even mothers are not permitted to be with their infant sons, since the Bororo feel that it is inappropriate for affection to be shown in public. The Fulani also have a strong concept of beauty. Fulani infants receive decorative scars on their faces as symbols of beauty. The children will receive more scarring on their foreheads and noses as they grow older. |
| Re: The Wodaabe People by Nobody: 2:43pm On Nov 04, 2013 |
Oohh so it was the wodaabe who "fulaninized" other african ppl? |
| Re: The Wodaabe People by Fulaman198(m): 5:00pm On Nov 04, 2013 |
Chokl8: Oohh so it was the wodaabe who "fulaninized" other african ppl? That was what I was trying to tell you lol. We Mbororo were all once one. However the Wodaabe kept their Fulani roots most intact while others became Arabized. |
| Re: The Wodaabe People by Nobody: 5:05pm On Nov 04, 2013 |
Fulaman198:  it proves my point fulani ppl are not homogeneous. your post says, "Wodaabe live in northern Nigeria, in parts of Cameroon, and chad. They have played a significant role in furthering Fulani domination in the area." which means they influenced other groups as they expanded their territory. |
| Re: The Wodaabe People by Fulaman198(m): 5:14pm On Nov 04, 2013 |
Chokl8: The neighbouring ethnic groups like the Hausa, Zarma (Songhai), Toubou, Beri-beri (Kanuri), Butes, etc. Only some of these groups integrated into Fulani culture. Those who speak Fulani language for example but are not ethnically Fulani like the Butes (kind of easy to tell them apart because they are not as tall). Also, names give away who are not ethnically Fulani. Like in Senegal, the Tekrur empire was completely integrated into Fulani culture. A lot of them are either Serer or Wolof by origin but only know Fulani culture today. Today, those people are referred to as Toucouleur or Haal'puularen (speakers of Fulani languages). All of these war stories are passed down to us by our elders. Hopefully, one day all Mbororos will reunite from Niger, Nigeria, Chad, Cameroon and Central African republic. 1 Like |
| Re: The Wodaabe People by Nobody: 5:37pm On Nov 04, 2013 |
Fulaman198: ooooh ok i see. @red that explains it!! and i do share your wish that all Fulani ppl will one day unite. You guys are a beautiful ppl with a rich culture and you should unite so that it won't be lost. |
| Re: The Wodaabe People by Nobody: 5:39pm On Nov 04, 2013 |
Another video of the wodaabe https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nIl5deTkZQw lol @ the most recent comment by trinnygirl! smh |
| Re: The Wodaabe People by Fulaman198(m): 5:46pm On Nov 04, 2013 |
Chokl8: Another video of the wodaabe Cool I think I will go to a Gerewol next year, but I won't compete. 1 Like |
| Re: The Wodaabe People by Nobody: 5:59pm On Nov 04, 2013 |
Fulaman198: looool! um hmmm, so you say. 1 Like |
| Re: The Wodaabe People by Fulaman198(m): 6:11pm On Nov 04, 2013 |
Chokl8: it's very tough to not eat for almost a week and to continue dancing. I don't want to only live on water and milk for 7 days lol |
| Re: The Wodaabe People by Nobody: 7:09pm On Nov 04, 2013 |
Fulaman198: well, now that you put it that way.... |
| Re: The Wodaabe People by providence338: 9:39am On May 14, 2015 |
Fulaman198: Fulaman, are you saying that the pics of the TRUE Woodabe or Mbororo are those displayed in this thread? And are you saying the TRUE origins of the Mbororo is in Senegambia which is basically West Africa? |
| Re: The Wodaabe People by Fulaman198(m): 2:44pm On May 14, 2015 |
providence338: All Fulani origins are in the Senegambia and Mauritania. Though, thousands of years ago when the Sahara was a lush Savannah there is evidence that Fulani lived there. Our language is a Senegambian language. The first Mbororo'en/Wodaabe arrived in Nigeria in the 1500s. 1 Like |
| Re: The Wodaabe People by providence338: 6:54pm On May 14, 2015 |
providence338: Thank you for your response. During Biblical times, would these people be called the Libyans? or perhaps even Canaanites, since the remnant were driven out of Canaan (Israel) and unto varying parts of northern Africa during the invasion of Joshua? During Roman times would they be called the Moors? Since the Latin word "maure" didn't come into existence until around 46BC to describe the Black-skinned peoples of northwest Africa. For the record, I don't subscribe to the idea that they are somehow NOT indigenous to Africa (although I can see how one can believe such). People limited in knowledge seem to think that light skin (Khoisan), long noses (Mbororo) and straighter hair (Horners) are somehow unique to Africa, when those traits and quite frankly every phenotype on this planet are ancestral to Africa. Its not called the motherland for any other reason. |
| Re: The Wodaabe People by Fulaman198(m): 7:57pm On May 14, 2015 |
providence338: Fulani are very much native to Africa, and have been in the West African region for at least 10,000 years. Prior to that we were in North Africa. I would just say the original North Africans... North Africa was once 95%+ black today it's like 35% black. Today what you see are people of Greek, Roman and Turkish ancestry who pretend to be Berbers when they don't even practise Berber culture, and fake Arabs in North Africa. 1 Like |
| Re: The Wodaabe People by providence338: 9:27pm On May 14, 2015 |
Fulaman198: Interesting. I would go so far as to say that even in the Old Testament times, at least until the rise of the Greek empire circa 300BC, North Africa was 100% Black. Your response of just how 'mixed' the North Africans became opened the door to more questions. But I'm still waiting for your response to my first 2. So what say you about the Fulani's presence during Biblical times, circa 2k-4kya. Are they the Libyans? Canaanites? Cretians? Ludims? Were these the people of Phoenician Carthage (Tunisia) circa 800BC? Or the Berber kingdom of Numidia (Libya) in 200 BC? What were they called by the classic historians or Biblical and/or Islamic authors in ancient times? |
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