Somono

Biton Coulibaly entrusted them with a war fleet to expand his kingdom in the 18th century. They were conquered by the Toucouleurs of Omar Saidou Tall in the 19th century. In principle, they extended from Bamako to Dioro, but some settled in Conakry at the beginning of the 20th century. == Language ==

Their language, of the same name, is a dialect of Bambara. == Culture ==

The Somono share most of the customs of the Bambaras. Craftsmanship The Somono are highly skilled in pottery and canoe construction, and also traditionally master ironwork, which makes them indispensable to the Bozos. The Somono contributed to the introduction of the drift net technique in Casamance. Religion The Somono adopted the Islamic traditions following their conquest by the Toucouleurs of Omar Saidou Tall. == References ==