Hausa-Fulani mythology

The Hausa kingdoms are kingdoms in the northwest of present-day Nigeria and south of present-day Niger. The Mythology Hausa-Fulani groups together the following Central African peoples: Kebbi, Zamfara, Gwari, Yauri, Borgu, Gurma, Yoruba, Fulanis, Foulani, Fulbhes, Fulfulde, Pular, Fellata

The Hausa-speaking peoples have occupied this land since before our era. They are grouped together in the seven Hausa states (Hasa bakwai) comprising the city-states of Biram, Daoura, Katsina, Zaria, Kano, Rano, and Gobir, more or less linked by alliances. The known history of the Hausa states dates back to the xi^e century. There legend recounts the foundation of the seven Hausa states by the seven sons of Bayajidda opposed to the seven sons that their father had by the slave Bagwariya and who in turn founded the seven states in the southwest Banza (bastards): Kebbi, Zamfara, Gwari, Yauri, Borgu, Gurma and Yoruba.

The Fulanis, also called Foulani, Fulbhes, Fulfulde, Pular or Fellata depending on the country, are a traditionally pastoral people established throughout West Africa and beyond the Sahelo-Saharan strip.

• Fulani Culture and Myths by I.SOW
• Hausa Culture and Myths