Bambara

Bambara is both an ethnic group and a language primarily found in West Africa, particularly in Mali. The Bambara people, also known as Bamana, are known for their rich cultural heritage, including art, music, and traditional rituals. They are predominantly agriculturalists, cultivating crops such as millet, sorghum, and rice. The Bambara language, also called Bamanankan, is part of the Niger-Congo language family and serves as a lingua franca in Mali, spoken by millions across the country. It has a rich oral tradition and is often used in literature, storytelling, and poetry.