The oral history among numerous modern West Africans is that their ancestors were West African pygmies. Among the Sousou, in Guinea, West African pygmies were known as the Doki. Among the Wolof, West African pygmies were known as Kondrong, who lived in the forest region. Among the Malinke, West African pygmies were known as Komo Koudoumi. Among peoples in Liberia, West African pygmies were known as Jinna.
