Who founded Nupe? Is Nupe part of Hausa?

The Nupe are an ethnic group native to North Central Nigeria. They are the dominant ethnic group in Niger State and a minority in Kwara State. The Nupe are also present in Kogi State and The Federal Capital Territory.

Who founded Nupe?

The Nupe kingdom was founded by Tsoede, alias Edegi who was born in 1465. The early Nupe history recognized Tsoede and his fundamental contributions to the building of the Nupe dynasty.

Is Nupe part of Hausa?

The Nupe (traditionally called the Nupawa by the Hausas and Tapa by the neighboring Yoruba) are an ethnic group native to North Central Nigeria. They are the dominant ethnic group in Niger State and a minority in Kwara State.

The Nupe people have several local, traditional rulers. The Etsu Nupe (Bida) is not pure Nupe, His Grandfather from his father’s side is Fulani while the family of his mother was completely Nupe. His Great-grandfather from his father’s side came to rule the Bida in 1806. They have no present capital, although they were originally based in Rabah and only moved to Bida in the nineteenth century.