The
Wodaabe or
Bororo are a small subgroup of the
Fulani ethnic group. They are traditionally
nomadic cattle-herders and traders in the
Sahel, with migrations stretching from southern
Niger, through northern
Nigeria, northeastern
Cameroon, southwestern
Chad, and the western region of the
Central African Republic. The number of Wodaabe was estimated in 2001 to be 100,000. They are known for their beauty (both men and women), elaborate attire and rich cultural ceremonies.