Fulani
noun
Fu·la·ni
ˈfü-ˌlä-nē 
fü-ˈlä-
fü-ˈlä-
plural Fulani or Fulanis
1
: fula sense 1
especially
: the Fula of northern Nigeria and adjacent areas
2
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In neighboring Nigeria last month, 27 Christians were reported killed by Islamist Fulani tribesmen in the village of Bindi Ta-hoss, where residents are predominantly Christian.
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Paul Tilsley, FOXNews.com, 10 Aug. 2025
Glam was by New York MUA Melissa, and for hair, Hewitt opted for her signature Fulani braids with curled ends.
—Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 10 May 2025
By Annie Blackman Fulani Braids Are the Perfect Hybrid Protective Style
The versatile hairstyle will put an end to your indecision.
—Liz Krieger, Allure, 15 Apr. 2025
Just Hit the Market for $32 Million Long before Bo Derek ran down the beach in her Fulani braids and Farrah Fawcett posed in that iconic red swimsuit, there was Welch in her infamous doeskin bikini as seen in One Billion Years B.C.
—Wendy Bowman, Robb Report, 9 Apr. 2025
Average retail price: 85 euros Peulh Fulani Category: Swimwear
Story: Former model Awa Sagna takes her inspiration from her Senegalese roots and her late aunt Katoucha, a model, activist and muse to Yves Saint Laurent in the ‘80s.
—Alex Wynne, WWD, 16 Sep. 2024
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Paul Tilsley, FOXNews.com, 10 Aug. 2025
Glam was by New York MUA Melissa, and for hair, Hewitt opted for her signature Fulani braids with curled ends.
—Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 10 May 2025
By Annie Blackman Fulani Braids Are the Perfect Hybrid Protective Style
The versatile hairstyle will put an end to your indecision.
—Liz Krieger, Allure, 15 Apr. 2025
Just Hit the Market for $32 Million Long before Bo Derek ran down the beach in her Fulani braids and Farrah Fawcett posed in that iconic red swimsuit, there was Welch in her infamous doeskin bikini as seen in One Billion Years B.C.
—Wendy Bowman, Robb Report, 9 Apr. 2025
Average retail price: 85 euros Peulh Fulani Category: Swimwear
Story: Former model Awa Sagna takes her inspiration from her Senegalese roots and her late aunt Katoucha, a model, activist and muse to Yves Saint Laurent in the ‘80s.
—Alex Wynne, WWD, 16 Sep. 2024
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“Fulani.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Fulani. Accessed 27 Mar. 2026.
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