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Bukar Usman

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Bukar Usman
Born10 December 1942
Borno State
NationalityNigerian
Alma materAhmadu Bello University Zaria

Bukar Usman (born 10 December 1942) is a Nigerian folklorist and historian.[1] His interest includes topics like history, folktales and political commentary.[2]

Early life and education

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Bukar Usman was born in Biu in Borno State in Nigeria.[3] His early school was Qur'an education in Biu Local Government of Borno State then proceeded to secondary school in the same place in 1951.[4] He went to Kings College, Lagos and proceeded to Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria, where he studied history.[5]

Publications

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  • Press policy and responsibility 1998
  • God and Ancestors: Mythic Tales of Nigeria
  • The Bride without scars

References

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  1. ^ "Bukar Usman: Young Ones Must Be Encourage to Speak Mother Tongue – THISDAYLIVE". thisday. Retrieved 2023-05-26.
  2. ^ "Bukar Usman: An administrator, quintessential man of letters". The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News. 2021-09-19. Retrieved 2023-05-26.
  3. ^ keeper, House (2014-07-01). "My life and folk tales, by Bukar Usman". Blueprint Newspapers. Retrieved 2023-05-26.
  4. ^ "Bukar Usman at 80: Of creativity, prolificacy and cultural advocacy". The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News. 2022-12-11. Retrieved 2023-05-26.
  5. ^ Rapheal (2022-01-07). "Bukar Usman@79: Late bloomer who became prolific". The Sun Nigeria. Retrieved 2023-05-26.