Wodaabe Tribe
The Wodaabe are nomadic traders and cattle herders who migrate from southern Niger to northern Nigeria, northeastern Cameroon, southwest Chad, the western portion of the Central African Republic, and northeastern Democratic Republic of the Congo. They live in the Sahel. In 2001, it was believed that there were 100,000 Wodaabe. They are well known for their unique cultural customs and elegant attire.
- The Fula language is spoken by the Wodaabe, who have no written language. In Fula, the words “taboo” are Woda, and “people of the taboo” are Wodaaɓe. The translation “those who respect taboos” is sometimes used to relate to the Wodaabe’s claim of continuing “older” traditions than their Fula neighbors, as well as their seclusion from the larger Fula/Fulani society.
- The majority of Wodaabe religion is Islamic, however with certain pre-Islamic ideas. While there are differences in the level of orthodoxy displayed, the majority follow at least some of the fundamental doctrines.
- Following the 16th century, when the scholar al-Maghili preached Muhammad’s ideas to northern Nigeria’s elite, Islam gained prominence among the Wodaabe people. Al-Maghili was in the position of converting the region’s Hausa, Fula, and Tuareg ruling classes.
Endangered Tribes of the World with Interesting
Endangered tribes of the world are the tribes or sections of tribes that are considered more vulnerable than other tribes. Referred to as indigenous peoples in intentional isolation, these groups choose to remain uncontacted. Although it is difficult to accurately determine the actual number of endangered tribes due to legal restrictions, estimates from the UN’s Inter-American Commission on Human Rights and the nonprofit organization Survival International suggest that there are between 100 and 200 endangered tribes, with a total population of up to 10,000. Most of South America’s endangered tribes are found in northern Brazil, where the Brazilian government and National Geographic believe that there are between 77 and 84 tribes.
Table of Content
- Who are Endangered Tribes?
- List of 10 Endangered Tribes of the World
- Wodaabe Tribe
- Rabari Tribe
- Kazakhs Tribe
- Maori Tribe
- Mundari Tribe
- Banna Tribe
- Bushmen Tribe
- Awa Tribe
- Rio Pardo Indians
- Ayoreo-Totobiegosode Indians