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© Kamla-Raj 2003 Stud. Tribes Tribals, 1(2): 95-110 (2003)
The Nupe People of Nigeria
Mohammed Kuta Yahaya
Department of Agricultural Extension and Rural, Development, University of Ibadan, Ibadan, Nigeria
Key words Nupe kingship; marriage; tourist attractions; entertainment and wise sayings
ABSTRACT The paper provides an insight into the historical origin of the Nupe people of Nigeria. It tries to establish the link between the Nupe people and other tribes particularly Hausa, Kanuri and Yoruba tribes in Nigeria. The paper further sheds light on the Nupe kingship structure from the traditional point of view of the inhabitants of the headquarters Bida from the era of the Fulani rulers since 1804 till date. Furthermore, the Nupe society has been fully organized with the integration of the Fulani rulers and natives who shared other traditional titles. In the last century Nupe people have come of age with some of the Nupe sons and daughters that have made remarkable contributions to nation building. The paper provides such a unique picture of the Nupe people from the perspectives of language tone, body marks, occupation, tourists attractions, dressing, foods, festivals, religion, wise sayings, major towns and cities and elaborate description of marriage in Nupe culture which is a significant cultural practice. The paper attempts to add to existing literature for the benefit of future generation of Nupe extraction and others who may be interested in exploring the rich social and cultural heritage of Nupe people of Nigeria.
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