Archives Tag: The Iwellemmedan

Discover Nigeria

Ethnic Groups In Nigeria: The Iwellemmedan

April 19, 2022

Introduction The Iwellemmedan (Iwəlləmədǎn), also spelled Iullemmeden, Aulliminden, Ouilliminden, Lullemmeden, and Iwellemmeden, are one of the seven major Tuareg tribal or clan confederations (called “Drum groups”). Their communities are historically nomadic and intermixed with other ethnic groups. The Iwellemmeden inhabit a wide area ranging from east and north central Mali, through the Azawagh valley, into … Continue reading Ethnic Groups In Nigeria: The Iwellemmedan

Post Image