Photo credit: Adama Ousmane Ba

Tabital Pulaaku Americas held its 2025 Convention in Columbus, Ohio on Saturday, October 11, celebrating Fulani Day, with representation from different states in America and Africa.

The Fulani, also known as Fulɓe or Peul, are one of the largest and most widely dispersed ethnic groups in West Africa, primarily known for their nomadic pastoral lifestyle and rich cultural heritage.

With representation from Mauritania, Gambia, Senegal, Mali, Guinea, Niger, Burkina Faso, and Cameroun, the participants displayed the richness of the culture and wealth of the people through poetry, songs, dance, fashion and food.

The new national executive members, representing different regions in the United States were presented to attendees at the convention.

“It is a time to celebrate the Fulani culture and heritage,” said Houleye Thiam, a member of the planning committee.

Teresa Temu, a community leader pledged to always support programs of the Tabital Pulaaku Americas because the Fulani community happily welcomed and supported her during her early days in America.

Speaking at the convention, Deba Uwadiae, publisher of the New Americans magazine commended the attendees for coming together in the United States to promote and sustain the culture of the Fulani.

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