Ika people

The Ika people are an Igbo subgroup found primarily in Delta State, Nigeria. They traditionally practise the Odinala religion as seen among the Igbo. The Ika people can be found in Ika South and Ika North East Local Government Areas of Delta State, and Igbanke and Ekpon areas of Orhionmwon, Uhunmwonde and Igueben Local Government Areas in Edo State.

They speak the Ika language, often considered by several academic scholars as a dialect of the Igbo language.

Notable people

 * Jim Ovia: Businessman, founder of Zenith Bank
 * Godwin Emefiele: Governor, Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) 2015–2023
 * Lucky Irabor: Chief of Defence Staff, Nigeria
 * Ifeanyi Okowa: Delta State Governor (2015–2023)
 * Dumebi Iyamah: Owner of “Andrea Iyamah” international fashion brand
 * Somkele Iyamah: Model, movie Star, director & producer
 * Sam Obi: Former Acting Governor and former Speaker, Delta State House of Assembly
 * Nduka Obaigbena: Chairman & Editor-in-Chief of the THISDAY Media Group and ARISE News Channel.
 * Lisa Omorodion: Nollywood actress, producer and entrepreneur.
 * Hanks Anuku: Nollywood actor.