It was 20 years ago when I first met Peroji’s family. Traveling on my first trip to Niger with my new friend Irma Turtle. We were met at the airport by her friends Moneidji and Dula. I saw both of their sons this trip, dancing in a Gerewol. I have gone back to look at the old photos and look forward to showing them to the Wodaabe when I come back if I can arrange going to their home base well of Girka. See the changes:
Peroji 1993
Peroji 2014
Tunao 2004
Tunao 2014
Bimbia pamaril (Little Bimbia) 2004
Bimbia manga (me-Big Bimbia) and Bimbia pamaril (Little Bimbia) 2014
Leslie it was a thrill to see the family, Tunao is such a handsome man now, and I must say that Bimbia looks just great…..big change in Peroji….can’t wait until you get home to tell me all about the whole family and I am thrilled that you found them at the festival…Must have been great for Peroji to see you. BB
Aww Peroji…gave me my herding stick, smooth to the touch after years of another’s
Herding tap tap tap touch ….as gentle as the zebu in the nomadic herds. Interesting to
See before and after pictures!