Wednesday 17 February 2016

FULBE AFRICA TURNS 3 to clock

Today marks 3 years since Fulbe Africa was formed, the association was formed with three main objectives of Preserving our Culture, Promoting the language, and promoting unity amongst all Fulbe. February 2014, Fulbe Africa Registered in the Gambia as a charitable Organization with the ministry of Justice. Since its establishment in 2012, Fulbe Africa has organized different activities which are in-line with its objectives. In August 2013, Fulbe organized its first anniversary celebration which was graced by traditional Fulbe musicians and Fulbe from all works of Lives. 
13th December 2014, Fulbe Africa celebrated its second anniversary in the Gambia in Grand style which was one of the most popular cultural programs ever held in the Gambia. Several Fulbe musicians and traditional singers were featured, there was a showcase of pulaarr culture and drama through drama presentations by 5 Fulbe groups drawn from different areas of the country and speeches from well-known Fulbe.
On 13th June 2015, Fulbe Africa held the first ever Fulbe conference in the Gambia. The conference was focused on the role of the Fula language in conserving the culture, traditional and history of the Fulas. The conference was attended by prominent Fulbe in The Gambia and speakers during the event were drawn from different Fulbe communities.
On the 19th July 2015, Fulbe Africa was invited to a popular pulaar show hosted by popular presenter Kaddijatou Jallow on GRTS TV. The association was represented by its President Ousman Sowe, Vice President Mariyam Sowe and Public Relations Officer Edie Baldeh. The association has been invited to different talk shows on different radios for the past two (2) amongst them are Afri Radio, Hot FM, Star FM, Capital FM, Paradise FM etc.
Fulbe Africa has partnerships with over 8 Fulbe Associations in the Gambia.
Ousman Sowe
President FULBE AFRICA

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