Fulani women with extremely long braids perform a traditional dance where they whip their hair in wide, dramatic swings while singing and moving in a circle. The dance is often performed during weddings, celebrations, and cultural gatherings. #culture #tribe #africa #dance #hair #fblifestyle Video credit: /arab_africa_official | Unrestricted Borders

59K views · 3.4K reactions | Fulani women in northern Nigeria, photographed in the 1960s — carrying large calabashes and household items on their heads as they stand along a corrugated-iron marketplace. Their traditional wrappers, headscarves, and graceful posture reflect the everyday life and elegance of the era. | Tudun Tsira | Facebook

Female leaders of the Fulani, an ethnic group of mostly nomadic herders across West Africa and the Sahel, say women can play a vital role in reducing long-running friction with farming communities. Reporter Henry Wilkins spoke to some women by Lake Chad making digital maps to establish boundaries between the two communities. | VOA Africa | Facebook