Ika Ika are found in both Delta State and Edo State.
They share major cultural affinities with the
Igbo people
The Igbo people ( , ; also spelled Ibo" and formerly also ''Iboe'', ''Ebo'', ''Eboe'',
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* ''Eboans'', ''Heebo'';
natively ) are an ethnic group in Nigeria. They are primarily found in Abia, Anambra, Ebonyi, Enugu, and Imo States. A ...
and minor affinities with the
Bini people
The Edo or Benin people are an Edoid ethnic group primarily found in Edo State, Southern part of Nigeria. They speak the Edo language and are the descendants of the founders of the Benin Empire. They are closely related to other ethnic grou ...
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Prominent Ika people
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Jim Ovia: Nigerian business man, founder of Zenith Bank
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Godwin Emefiele: Governor, Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) 2015–Present
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Lucky Irabor
General Lucky Eluonye Onyenuchea Irabor (born 5 October 1965) is a Nigerian army general and the current Chief of Defence Staff of Nigeria. He was appointed by Muhammadu Buhari on 26 January 2021.
Background
Irabor was born on 5 October 1965 ...
: Chief of Defence Staff, Nigeria
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Ifeanyi Okowa: Delta State Governor 2015-till date
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Dumebi Iyamah: Owner of the “Andrea Iyamah” International Fashion Brand
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Somkele Iyamah
Somkele Iyamah-Idhalama (born 23 March 1988) is a Nigerian TV and film actress and model. She is well known for her roles in ''93 Days'' (2016), '' The Wedding Party'', ''The Arbitration'' (2016), and the TV series ''Gidi Up'' (2013–2014) and a ...
: Model, Movie Star, Director & Producer
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Sam Obi: Former Acting Governor and former Speaker, Delta State House of Assembly
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Nduka Obaigbena
Nduka Obaigbena CON, Duke of Owa Kingdom is the founding Chairman & Editor-in-Chief of the THISDAY Media Group and ARISE News Channel.
Background
He was born in Ibadan, South West, Nigeria on July 14, 1959, into the royal family of Owa Kingdo ...
: Chairman & Editor-in-Chief of the THISDAY Media Group and ARISE News Channel.
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Lisa Omorodion: Nollywood Actress, producer and entrepreneur .
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Hanks Anuku: Nollywood Actor.
References
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Ika people
Ethnic groups in Nigeria
Igbo people