While establishing their hegemony, the Fulbe defined a strict social hierarchy and imposed limitations on economic and trading activities, the purpose of which was to ensure a constant …

Oct 17, 2025 · Fulani, also known as Peul or Fulbe, are a primarily Muslim people who are scattered throughout many parts of Africa, mostly in West Africa from Lake Chad in the east to …

Many Fulbe today live in towns and cities, with the traditional mud walled hut replaced by brick and cement houses with corrugated metal roofs. Houses are often located in walled …

The Fula, Fulani, or Fulbe people are one of the largest ethnic groups in the Sahel and West Africa, widely dispersed across the region. Inhabiting many countries, they live mainly in West …

Mar 24, 2025 · The Fulbe people, often called Fula, Fulani, Peulh, or Falata by outsiders, are one of Africa’s most widespread ethnic groups, known for their rich cultural heritage, nomadic …

Fulbe, n. & adj. meanings, etymology, pronunciation and more in the Oxford English Dictionary

The Fulbe Futa are known for their rich cultural heritage, traditional pastoralist lifestyle, and significant influence on the region’s history and culture. Various factors, including political …

Apr 18, 2025 · The Fulbe, also called Fulani, are a prominent African ethnic group dispersed across the Sahara, Sahel, and West Africa. They are renowned for their nomadic pastoralism …

The ethnic name ‘Fulbe’ is the plural of ‘Pullo’, and the autonym for the Fulbe people as an ethnic group. ‘Pullo’ (Peul in French) is singular referring to ‘one Fulbe’ person (Barreteau 1984:172).

The Fulani peoples (also known as Fulbe or Peuls) live in West Africa. They are among the most widely dispersed and culturally diverse peoples in all of Africa.