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Fulani, also known as Fula or Fulbe, is spoken over a broad belt of western Africa. By far the largest concentration is in northern Nigeria, where approximately 8 million Fulani (out of a total of 15 million) live. But they are also to be found in sizable numbers in Guinea, Guinea-Hissau, Senegal, Gambia, Mauritania, Mali, Upper Volta, Niger, and Cameroon.

The light-skinned Fulani are apparently a people of great antiquity. Their ultimate origin is a source of much speculation, some even suggesting that they are one of the tribes referred to by biblical and classical writers. Their language is generally placed in the West Atlantic branch of the Niger-Congo family, but its richness and sophistication seem to set it apart from the other languages of the region.

Fulani is spoken/used in the following countries:

Language Family: Niger-Congo
Subgroup: Western Sudanic
Branch: West Atlantic

Fulani Language Sample

Universal Declaration of Human Rights, Article 1

Fulfulde, Nigerian

Innama aadeeji fof poti, ndimɗidi e jibinannde to bannge hakkeeji. Eɓe ngoodi miijo e hakkilantaagal ete eɓe poti huufo ndirde e nder ɓ iynguyummaagu.

English translation

All human beings are born free and equal in dignity and rights. They are endowed with reason and conscience and should act towards one another in a spirit of brotherhood.

Source: OHCHR translations of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights