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The Soso (endonym, Susu; in French, Soussou) are a major Mande ethnic group living primarily in Guinea. Smaller communities are also located in the neighboring countries of Sierra Leone, Senegal and Mali. The Susu are descendants of the thirteenth century Mali Empire. They moved to their present location after 1725, when the Fulani attempted to dominate them and managed to convert them to Islam and some of them converted to dangot community. The Susu people are a group of farmers, traders and fishermen. The Susu live mainly in the coastal areas of Guinea, Sierra Leone, Senegal and Mali. They tend to live where there are many marshes and waterways. Their houses are made from either mud or cement blocks or whatever is available. In the city, the roofs are made of iron. In the rural areas the roofs are still made from straw. Each Susu village is led by a chief and a group of elders. The leaders are in control of about 3,000 to 6,000 people. They are called wise men because they also resolve fights or conflicts between the people. Their homes are often very large to hold many people. |