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Takrur: The Forgotten Kingdom That Introduced West Africa to the Muslim World
When people think of the great medieval kingdoms of West Africa, names like Ghana, Mali, and Songhay usually come to mind. Yet centuries before the...
Abdoul Kader Kane: The Statesman Who Built the Almamyate
If Thierno Souleymane Baal was the visionary who ignited the moral and political transformation of Fouta-Toro, then Abdoul Kader Kane (Almami Abdul Qadir) was the...
A Pioneer of African Language Revival: The Life and Work of Yero Dooro Jallo
Among the great figures who dedicated their lives to the revival and intellectual development of African languages, Yero Dooro Jallo (1947–2006) occupies a special place....
Thierno Souleymane Ball: Architect of a Moral Revolution
In the first installment of our series on the Fouta-Toro Revolution (1776–2026), we explored the historical significance of a movement that reshaped political thought in...
Commemorating 250 Years of the Fuuta-Tooro Revolution: A Legacy Reclaimed
On February 24, 2026, in Dakar, the Memorial Committee of the Fouta-Toro Revolution (Comref) officially launched a series of events marking the 250th anniversary of...
Yarrow Mamout: The Story of a Muslim Fulani Enslaved in America.
Yarrow Mamout (circa 1736 – January 19, 1823) was a formerly enslaved African who became a successful entrepreneur and property owner in Georgetown, Washington, D.C....
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“Pulaagu”: Demba Guissé and Fatime Samba Diop Celebrate the Soul of Fulani Culture
"Pulaagu" is a remarkable musical collaboration between internationally acclaimed Senegalese artist Demba Guissé and the celebrated Fulani singer Fatime Samba Diop, the legendary lead vocalist...
Adviser’s latest clip “JACKPOT” is creating a buzz!
The Mauritanian hip-hop artist Amadou Birane Mangane, better known by his stage name Adviser, is once again capturing the attention of music lovers across West...
Baaba Maal at the UN General Assembly
Senegalese international musical icon, Baaba Maal, is currently at the heart of the Annual Assembly of Heads of State and Government of the United Nations,...
Ko Faaro Men: Adviser Featuring Abou Djouba Deh
Released in 2020, this video was a big hit because of the beautiful lyrics and the talents of the two singers. Abou Djouba Deh is...
“Mi Wowtaa Wulaa” a Video by Halima Bah
Halima Bah is a young artist from Fuuta Jalon (Guinea), she sings in Pulaar/Fulfulde language, and she produced many albums. In this Video, she mixes...