Culture in Focus : Nupe

PALADIN · 09-25-2006, 05:46 PM

I must apologize for taking so long to update the NR culture in Focus segment, competing priorities have led to this. However, this week’s culture in Focus is Nupe.

The Nupe are found in the middle belt region of Nigeria, particularly in Niger state. They are pre dominantly agnostic, and Muslim, and most of their present day culture is heavily influenced by Islam.

Ethhologue gives us the following description of their ethnicity.

Population 800,000 (1990). Region Niger State, Mariga, Gbako, Agaie, and Lapai LGAs; Kwara State, Edu LGA; KoGi State, KogiLGA; Federal Capital Territory. Alternate names NUPE, NUFAWA, NUPECI, NUPENCHI, NUPECIDJI, NUPENCIZI Dialects NUPE CENTRAL (NIFE, ANUPE, NUPECIZI, NUPENCIZI, AMPEYI, ANUPECWAYI, ANUPERI, TAPA, TAPPAH, TAKPA), NUPE TAKO (BASSA NGE). Classification Niger-Congo, Atlantic-Congo, Volta-Congo, Benue-Congo, Nupoid, Nupe-Gbagyi, Nupe. Comments Nupe Central has become the literary norm. A regionally important language. Investigation needed: intelligibility with dialects. Trade language. Dictionary. Grammar. Literacy rate in second language: 60%. Fishermen. Muslim, traditional religion, Christian. Bible 1953-1989.

However for those that are interested in a more detailed history of the Nupe people and their origins, the link below ( PDF) will give an apt introduction to the NUPE.

Enjoy the read.

http://www.krepublishers.com/02-Jour...C%20Nigeria%22

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PALADIN · 09-25-2006, 05:48 PM

NUPE

Trespass · 09-25-2006, 06:03 PM

PALADIN · 09-25-2006, 06:04 PM

if u want to learn more abotu naija cultures.. abi ethnicities..

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Originally Posted by Trespass

ok

mel · 09-28-2006, 08:18 AM

"ki o wono"

" i je bo"

greeting u should learn...

09-28-2006, 08:20 AM

I saw Nupe and the first thing that came to my mind was the Kappas.....

lol

mel · 09-28-2006, 08:25 AM

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Originally Posted by naijacutiey

I saw Nupe and the first thing that came to my mind was the Kappas.....

lol

ok rep me nah

xoxoluwaxox · 10-03-2006, 04:52 AM

i have a friend who is nupe. but she is from hausa area, and speaks hausa... well she's half nupe b/c her mom is akata.

CSC · 10-11-2006, 06:44 AM

I really like these culture in focus pieces.

So, this might seem silly but how do you pronounce Nupe? Is it Nupe like the fraternity?

WT · 10-11-2006, 02:51 PM

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Originally Posted by CSC

I really like these culture in focus pieces.

So, this might seem silly but how do you pronounce Nupe? Is it Nupe like the fraternity?

NUPE- NUPAY

CSC · 10-11-2006, 07:46 PM

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Originally Posted by WT

NUPE- NUPAY

Thank you sir.

Asa · 10-26-2006, 11:19 PM

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Originally Posted by TBP

I must apologize for taking so long to update the NR culture in Focus segment, competing priorities have led to this. However, this week’s culture in Focus is Nupe.

The Nupe are found in the middle belt region of Nigeria, particularly in Niger state. They are pre dominantly agnostic, and Muslim, and most of their present day culture is heavily influenced by Islam.

Ethhologue gives us the following description of their ethnicity.

Population 800,000 (1990). Region Niger State, Mariga, Gbako, Agaie, and Lapai LGAs; Kwara State, Edu LGA; KoGi State, KogiLGA; Federal Capital Territory. Alternate names NUPE, NUFAWA, NUPECI, NUPENCHI, NUPECIDJI, NUPENCIZI Dialects NUPE CENTRAL (NIFE, ANUPE, NUPECIZI, NUPENCIZI, AMPEYI, ANUPECWAYI, ANUPERI, TAPA, TAPPAH, TAKPA), NUPE TAKO (BASSA NGE). Classification Niger-Congo, Atlantic-Congo, Volta-Congo, Benue-Congo, Nupoid, Nupe-Gbagyi, Nupe. Comments Nupe Central has become the literary norm. A regionally important language. Investigation needed: intelligibility with dialects. Trade language. Dictionary. Grammar. Literacy rate in second language: 60%. Fishermen. Muslim, traditional religion, Christian. Bible 1953-1989.

However for those that are interested in a more detailed history of the Nupe people and their origins, the link below ( PDF) will give an apt introduction to the NUPE.

Enjoy the read.

http://www.krepublishers.com/02-Jour...C%20Nigeria%22

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Previous Culture in Focus

KANURI, KANEM-BORNU EMPIRE

AFADE/KOTOKO; KIRDI of NORTH EATERN NIGERIA

NDOKWA PEOPLE OF DELTA STATE

EFIK FATTENING HOUSES

NUPE can not be a culture, it is more like a small town/state that practices Muslim

PALADIN · 10-28-2006, 05:41 AM

They have their own distinct lnaguage, and they are not all muslim.

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Originally Posted by Ziengo

NUPE can not be a culture, it is more like a small town/state that practices Muslim

09-25-2006, 05:46 PM	#1 (permalink)
PALADIN Veteran Join Date: Apr 2001 Posts: 21,207 Points: 850,540.00 Bank: 45,901,807.25 Total Points: 46,752,347.25 Donate Rep Power: 3359838	Culture in Focus : Nupe I must apologize for taking so long to update the NR culture in Focus segment, competing priorities have led to this. However, this week’s culture in Focus is Nupe. The Nupe are found in the middle belt region of Nigeria, particularly in Niger state. They are pre dominantly agnostic, and Muslim, and most of their present day culture is heavily influenced by Islam. Ethhologue gives us the following description of their ethnicity. Population 800,000 (1990). Region Niger State, Mariga, Gbako, Agaie, and Lapai LGAs; Kwara State, Edu LGA; KoGi State, KogiLGA; Federal Capital Territory. Alternate names NUPE, NUFAWA, NUPECI, NUPENCHI, NUPECIDJI, NUPENCIZI Dialects NUPE CENTRAL (NIFE, ANUPE, NUPECIZI, NUPENCIZI, AMPEYI, ANUPECWAYI, ANUPERI, TAPA, TAPPAH, TAKPA), NUPE TAKO (BASSA NGE). Classification Niger-Congo, Atlantic-Congo, Volta-Congo, Benue-Congo, Nupoid, Nupe-Gbagyi, Nupe. Comments Nupe Central has become the literary norm. A regionally important language. Investigation needed: intelligibility with dialects. Trade language. Dictionary. Grammar. Literacy rate in second language: 60%. Fishermen. Muslim, traditional religion, Christian. Bible 1953-1989. However for those that are interested in a more detailed history of the Nupe people and their origins, the link below ( PDF) will give an apt introduction to the NUPE. Enjoy the read. http://www.krepublishers.com/02-Jour...C%20Nigeria%22 ----------------------------------------------------------------------- Previous Culture in Focus KANURI, KANEM-BORNU EMPIRE AFADE/KOTOKO; KIRDI of NORTH EATERN NIGERIA NDOKWA PEOPLE OF DELTA STATE EFIK FATTENING HOUSES __________________ "Illustrious mortality begets immortality" [i]Chif[/ Last edited by PALADIN; 09-25-2006 at 05:52 PM..

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PALADIN Veteran Join Date: Apr 2001 Posts: 21,207 Points: 850,540.00 Bank: 45,901,807.25 Total Points: 46,752,347.25 Donate Rep Power: 3359838	NUPE __________________ "Illustrious mortality begets immortality" [i]Chif[/

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09-28-2006, 08:18 AM	#5 (permalink)
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10-11-2006, 06:44 AM	#9 (permalink)
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09-28-2006, 08:20 AM	#6 (permalink)
naijacutiey Posts: n/a Points: 0 Bank: 0 Total Points: 0 Donate	I saw Nupe and the first thing that came to my mind was the Kappas..... lol

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