Nupe Culture
Commands
The following command will set your culture to 'Nupe.'
The following command will change the culture of the specified county to 'Nupe.'
Information
| Name | Nupe |
| Culture ID | nupe |
| Heritage | Central African |
| Ethos | Bellicose |
| Language | East Kwa |
| Architecture | African |
| Fashion | African |
| Coat of Arms | Central African |
| Military Equipment | Sub-Saharan African |
Overview
The Nupe people are an important ethnic group primarily living in the middle belt of Nigeria particularly in Niger state. They are renowned for their complex social and political systems, oral histories, arts, and crafts.
The Nupe society is traditionally led by the Etsu Nupe, their spiritual and administrative chief who reigns from Bida, their main cultural capital. Their culture is rich with deeply embedded traditions, including the widely famous Nupe Day, a day set aside to celebrate and appreciate their unique culture and heritage.
Their language, also known as Nupe, is a member of the Nupoid group of Niger-Congo languages. The Nupe are predominantly Muslim, as a result of the nineteenth-century jihad led by Usman Dan Fodio. However, indigenous beliefs persist, blending with Islamic practices to form a unique cultural-religious system.
Nupe arts and crafts are highly regarded and include brass work, glass and beadwork, dyeing, mat and pottery making. Moreover, Nupe music and dance such as the 'Eggonogi', 'Shiroro' and 'Etsu Yamaji' are distinctive celebrations of the Nupe culture. Additionally, they are known for their expertise in traditional wrestling known as 'Kokowa'.
Rich in history and culture, the Nupe people offer an insightful reflection of Nigeria's diverse ethnic tapestry.
Bellicose Ethos
Bellicose Ethos
This culture considers conflict and violence to be necessary states of existence; ingrained in its people is the idea that one should stand up and fight for their own.
- +50% Available Mercenary Companies
- +2 Prowess
- -10% Men-at-Arms Recruitment Cost
- -10% Men-at-Arms Maintenance
- +10% Levy Size
Each culture will have an ethos, which represents the core values, principles and attitude towards life that the culture has. It also determines which court types are available for kingdoms and empires.
Nupe Traditions
- Musical Theorists
- Parochialism
Each culture will have several traditions, which represent the main customs of a culture and can grant various effects. A culture can have up to five traditions in the tribal era, with every additional era reached granting an additional slot for Traditions.
Nupe Architecture
African
