30.11.2019
UNE VIE, UNE OEUVRE par Michel Pomarède (FRANCE CULTURE)

Kora : Boubacar Cissokho.

Egbe Abantu Cieng Li Mbog.
The most widely dispersed African Communities/Nations on the Continent. Banta Fulbe. Pulaaku (Ma'at).

KOUMEN
an oral history of the west african fulani/pulaar people as told by the sage amadou hampate ba.

kemet black "west africa" africa pastoralism history egypt nile river cheick anta diop "black egypt" koumen fulani pulaar senegal mauritania niger mali cattle herder griot "east africa"

KOUMEN
an oral history of the west african fulani/pulaar people as told by the sage amadou hampate ba.

kemet black west africa pastoralism history egypt nile river cheick anta diop "black egypt" koumen fulani pulaar senegal mauritania niger mali cattle herder griot

KOUMEN
an oral history of the west african fulani/pulaar people as told by the sage amadou hampate ba.

kemet black west africa pastoralism history egypt nile river cheick anta diop "black egypt" koumen fulani pulaar senegal mauritania niger mali cattle herder griot

KOUMEN
an oral history of the west african fulani/pulaar people as told by the sage amadou hampate ba.

kemet black "west africa" africa pastoralism history ancient egypt nile river cheick anta diop "black egypt" koumen fulani pulaar senegal mauritania niger mali cattle herder griot "east africa" fulbe peul niger-congo bororo

KOUMENan oral history of the west african fulani/pulaar people as told by the sage amadou hampate ba.kemet black "west africa" africa pastoralism history ancient egypt nile river cheick anta diop "black egypt" koumen fulani pulaar senegal mauritania niger mali cattle herder griot "east africa" fulbe peul niger-congo bororo

Nat Geo - Desert elephant and its characteristics - BBC
Desert elephants are not a distinct species of elephant but are African bush elephants (Loxodonta africana) that have made their homes in the Namib and Sahara deserts. It was believed at one time that they were a subspecies of the African bush elephant but this is no longer thought to be the case. Desert-dwelling elephants were once more widespread in Africa than they are now and are currently found only in Namibia and Mali. They tend to migrate from one waterhole to another following traditional routes which depend on the seasonal availability of food and water. They face pressure from poaching and from changes in land use by humans.

The miracle plant

For the people of the Sahara, owning a horse is a mark of status, a great pride. In villages of the dry savannah, children are taught to ride horses very young. They live a free and exciting cow boy life, watching after the family’s herd. This is the case of Hisseini, 11, who is soon to participate his first Grand Fantasia, a ritual horse race in which he will represent his village. But Hisseini has no one to train him.
At the cattle market, Hisseini meets Stephanie, a French woman who manages an equestrian club. He makes friend with her right-hand man Abakar. Abakar agrees to help Hisseini and introduces him to the white man’s way of riding horses. Hisseini also meets Estelle, a 12 year old French girl, getting ready for her first jumping competition with Stephanie. In a nearby town, Moussa is working as a stable boy for Atanase, a Greek man who has trained horses and jockeys in Africa for over 20 years. Moussa dreams to become a jockey like his brother Adoum. Adoum is to run for the Ramadan competition in the town’s central square. In that race, most jockeys ride barefoot, with no saddle nor stirrups.
The big day has arrived for Estelle, Adoum and Hisseini. They have to prove to their family that they are seasoned riders of the Sahara.

Director: Eric Elléna
Producers: French Connection Films, Equidia, TV10 Angers
Year: 2004
Length: 52 minutes
Languages: English -

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