Ika people
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Ika Ika are found in both Delta State and Edo State.[1]
They share major cultural affinities with the Igbo people and minor affinities with the Bini people.
Prominent Ika people[edit]
- Jim Ovia: Nigerian business man, founder of Zenith Bank[2]
- Godwin Emefiele: Governor, Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) 2015–Present[3]
- Lucky Irabor: Chief of Defence Staff, Nigeria[4]
- Ifeanyi Okowa: Delta State Governor 2015-till date[5]
- Dumebi Iyamah: Owner of the “Andrea Iyamah” International Fashion Brand[6]
- Somkele Iyamah: Model, Movie Star, Director & Producer[7]
- Sam Obi: Former Acting Governor and former Speaker, Delta State House of Assembly[8]
- Nduka Obaigbena: Chairman & Editor-in-Chief of the THISDAY Media Group and ARISE News Channel.[9]
- Lisa Omorodion: Nollywood Actress, producer and entrepreneur .[citation needed][10]
- Hanks Anuku: Nollywood Actor.[citation needed]
References[edit]
- ^ Onyeakagbu, Adaobi (2022-02-09). "A brief walk into the lives of Ika tribe". Pulse Nigeria. Retrieved 2022-02-13.
- ^ "Jim Ovia". Forbes. Retrieved 2022-02-13.
- ^ "Central Bank of Nigeria:: Board of Directors". www.cbn.gov.ng. Retrieved 2022-02-13.
- ^ "What to know about Lucky Irabor, Nigeria's new Chief of Defence Staff". 2021-01-26. Retrieved 2022-02-13.
- ^ "PDP's Ifeanyi Okowa wins governorship election in Delta | Premium Times Nigeria". 2015-04-13. Retrieved 2022-02-13.
- ^ "Designer Biography – Dumebi Iyamah Of Andrea Iyamah". onobello.com. Retrieved 2022-02-13.
- ^ NgFinders (2019-11-12). "Somkele Iyamah: Biography, Age, Career, Family And Movies". Ngfinders.com. Retrieved 2022-02-13.
- ^ "BREAKING: Former Delta Acting Governor, Sam Obi, is dead". Vanguard News. 2021-04-03. Retrieved 2022-02-14.
- ^ "Media Mogul Nduka Obaigbena Now Patron of Nigerian Newspaper Owners". Arise News. 2020-12-09. Retrieved 2022-02-16.
- ^ "Lisa omorodion". IMDb. Retrieved 25 February 2022.