Nupe people
Flag of the Bida Emirate | |
A Nupe cavalryman wearing lifidi (padded armour). Drawn in 1911 by Carl Arriens. | |
| Total population | |
|---|---|
| c. 3.5 million | |
| Regions with significant populations | |
| Nigeria | |
| Languages | |
| Nupe | |
| Religion | |
| Predominantly Sunni Islam | |
| Related ethnic groups | |
| Gbagyi, Igala, Yoruba, Ebira, Kambari, Kamuku, Bariba, Dukawa |
The Nupe (traditionally called the Nufawa by the Hausas and Tapa by the neighbouring Yoruba) are an ethnic group native to North Central Nigeria. They are the dominant ethnic group in Niger State and an important minority in Kwara State. The Nupe are also present in Kogi State and The Federal Capital Territory.