Bura

Bura is a name used for several different things, including an ethnic group and their language, an archaeological culture, and various places. In Nigeria, the Bura people are a Chadic-speaking community primarily in the northeast, and they speak the Bura-Pabir language. They are part of the diverse mosaic of ethnic groups in the region and are known for farming, crafts, and trade networks.

Bura-Pabir language: Also referred to as Bura, it is a member of the Chadic branch of the Afro-Asiatic language family. It is spoken by the Bura-Pabir people in Nigeria, with several dialects. Language vitality varies by community, with efforts in literacy and documentation.

Bura culture: The Bura culture is an archaeological culture named after the village of Bura in Niger, associated with the central Niger River valley. It is notable for its terracotta figurines and early ironworking, and it contributes to understanding West African Iron Age societies. The culture roughly spans the early first millennium BCE to the early centuries CE.

Place names: Beyond people and culture, Bura also appears as a toponym in Africa, used for towns and districts in various countries. The exact locations vary by country and administrative division.