Gade people, also known as Babye people, are one of the ethnic groups in Nigeria. They can be found in Niger State, Federal Capital Territory (Abuja) and Nassarawa.^[1][2]

The word "Gade" originated from the distorted version of Ngade, which means 'I said'. It was corrupted by the Hausa speakers who wanted to differentiate between Gade and Mazugawe.^[3] Gade's people can be traced to a farming tribe called Adakpu. They migrated from the Congo-Niger Basin through Sudan to Kano in search for a fertile land to farm in 1068 AD during the era of Tsamiya (Emir of Kano). In Kano, they occupied Gadawur territory which is known as the present day Jigawa State.^[1]

However, the death of their leader, Gakingakuma, led to the dispersal of the tribe to different territories. Currently, the Gade people are located in Abuja, Niger and Nasarawa States.^[2]

Gade's men are known for farming and hunting while women are known for basket weaving and clothes making.^[3]

Gade people speak Gade language.^[1]

This is an annual festival where the Gade people from far and near gathered to celebrate their culture and belief.^[2]

The festival involves the display of cultural antiquities such as;