Susu people

The Susu ( frz: Sousou ) are an ethnic group that originates mainly from Guinea. Smaller groups living in neighboring countries Sierra Leone, Senegal and Mali. The Susu are descendants of the Mali Empire in the 13th century. In the area in which they now live, they moved in 1725 when the Fulani attempted to subdue her and tried to force her to convert to Islam.

The Susu are primarily a nation of farmers, traders and fishermen. They live mainly in the coastal regions of Guinea, Sierra Leone, Senegal and Mali. Their houses are made ​​of mud and cement mixtures. In the cities, the buildings have iron roofs, while in the rural areas are to be found still thatched roofs.

Each Susu village is headed by a village chief and a group of elders. These take care of the coexistence 3000-6000 people and help resolve disputes and wars.

Culture

The Susu prefer weddings between cousins ​​and live in extended families. The Company of Susu, the family is very important. Many Susu men living in polygyny as a Susu man according to Islamic law may have up to four wives. Although the family is important to them, the men spend most of their time hunting and sleeping in separate rooms, which are reserved for men. The women gather wood, take care of the kids, prepare the food and keep the villages clean. In the cabins every woman has their own space and their own corner.

Language

The Susu speak the same language Susu, the environment which is used as a trade language in the capital Conakry. The language of the Susu for example, have also adopted the most Baga and other neighboring peoples.

Religion

About 99% of Susu are Muslims and Islam determines their religious culture. Most Islamic holidays are observed, as well as the fasting month of Ramadan. The Susu combine Islam often with traditional ideas, which witches can transform themselves into animals and threaten their villages.

Population distribution

About 75 % of the Susu live in Guinea, distributed around the capital Conakry. The Susu in Sierra Leone live primarily in Kambia, where she worked with about 28 % constitute the second largest ethnic group after the Temne.

Personalities

• Lansana Conté, Guinea's President
• Eugène Camara, Guinea's Prime Minister
• Souleymane Youla, football player from Guinea
• Henri Camara, footballer from Senegal
• Ismaël Bangoura, football player from Guinea
• Ibrahima Camara, footballer from Guinea