List of people from Rivers State

The following is a list of notable people who were born in Rivers State, lived in Rivers State, or for whom Rivers State is a significant part of their identity.

A

 * George Abbey (born 1978), soccer player
 * Magnus Ngei Abe (born 1965), lawyer and Senator of the Federal Republic (2015–2019)
 * Zacchaeus Adangor, Attorney General of Rivers State
 * Echendu Adiele (1978–2011), soccer player
 * Ernest Afiesimama (born 1960), weatherman, environmental and climate scientist
 * Emmanuel C. Aguma, former Attorney General of Rivers State (2015v2019)
 * Friday Ahunanya (born 1971), world heavyweight champion and boxer
 * Joseph Ajienka (born 1955), Vice-Chancellor of the University of Port Harcourt
 * Henry Ajumogobia (born 1956), Attorney General, Commissioner of Justice
 * Claude Ake (1939–1996), political scientist
 * Godspower Ake (1940–2016), legislator
 * Wilson Asinobi Ake (born 1955), Nigerian Senator from Rivers State
 * Mercy Akide (born 1975), former soccer player
 * Diezani Alison-Madueke (born 1960), former minister of Petroleum Resources (2010–2015), Mines and Steel (2008–2010) and Transport (2007–2008)
 * Mactabene Amachree (born 1978), basketball player
 * Otelemaba Amachree (born 1963), former Speaker of the Rivers State House of Assembly, and Group Chairman of Big Ross Int’l. LTD
 * Elechi Amadi (1934–2016), author, speaker
 * Okey Amadi, MHA
 * Chibuike Amaechi (born 1965), Governor of Rivers State
 * Thankgod Amaefule (born 1984), soccer player
 * Martins Amaewhule, speaker, Rivers State House of Assembly
 * Chika Amalaha (born 1997), weightlifter
 * Betty Apiafi (born 1962), economist, retired banker, school teacher
 * Pere Ariweriyai (born 1983), soccer player
 * Napoleon Ashley-Lassen (born 1934), Chief of the Defence Staff of the Ghana Armed Forces
 * Tamunosiki Atorudibo (born 1985), athlete
 * Izu Azuka (born 1989), soccer player

B

 * Ipalibo Banigo (born 1952), medical doctor; first female senator and Deputy Governor of Rivers State
 * Herbert Bankole-Bright (1883–1958), politician
 * Innocent Barikor, academic and politician
 * A. Igoni Barrett (born 1979), writer
 * John Bazia, politician
 * Bella Bell-Gam (born 1956), pentathlete
 * Ngeri Benebo (born 1955), medical doctor
 * Amaopusenibo Siminalayi "Sim" Joseph Black-Fubara (born 1979), Executive Governor, Rivers State
 * Andre Blaze (born 1983), rapper, reality talent show host
 * Worgu Boms (born 1968), Commissioner of Justice
 * Ann-Kio Briggs (born 1952), activist
 * Nimi Briggs (born 1944), Vice-Chancellor of the University of Port Harcourt
 * Roseberry Briggs (1925–2013), Speaker of the Rivers State House of Assembly
 * Tonye Briggs-Oniyide, Rivers State Commissioner of Culture and Tourism

C

 * Sokari Douglas Camp (born 1958), artist
 * Michael O. Chinda, Member of the House of Assembly
 * Monalisa Chinda (born 1974), actress
 * Mercy Chinwo, singer, actress
 * Tonye Cole (born 1967), businessman
 * Andrea Cossu (born 1984), soccer player
 * Noah Arthur William Cox-George (1915–2004), economist and academic

D

 * Adams Dabotorudima, Speaker of the Rivers State House of Assembly
 * Diminas Dagogo, film director
 * Reynolds Bekinbo Dagogo-Jack (born 1957), politician
 * Sumner Dagogo-Jack (born 1930), civil servant
 * Harold Dappa-Biriye (born 1920), politician
 * Agbani Darego (born 1982), first black woman from Africa to win Miss World
 * George Datoru (born 1978), soccer player
 * Tam David-West (1936–2019), academic and former federal minister
 * Sam Dede, actor and politician
 * Blessing Didia, medical doctor
 * Tonto Dikeh (born 1985), actress and singer
 * Duncan Dokiwari (born 1973), boxer
 * Hilda Dokubo, actress
 * Eddy Lord Dombraye (born 1979), soccer player

E

 * Kaniye Ebeku (born 1961), Commissioner for Education, lawyer
 * Ngozi Ebere (born 1991), soccer player
 * Emmanuel Ebiede (born 1978), soccer player
 * Frank Eke (1931–2013), Deputy Governor of Rivers State
 * Obinna Ekezie (born 1975), basketball player
 * Boniface S. Emerengwa, lawyer
 * Tamara Eteimo (born 1987), actress and singer
 * Sam Sam Etetegwung, politician and lawmaker
 * Dino Eze (born 1984), soccer player
 * Victor Ezeji (born 1981), soccer player
 * Sandra Ezekwesili (born 1989), radio personality
 * Chinedu Ezimora (born 1985), soccer player

F

 * Ibinabo Fiberesima (born 1973), actress
 * Tam Fiofori (born 1942), writer, photographer
 * Samuel Francis (born 1987), athlete
 * Iyenemi Furo (born 1978), soccer player

G

 * Muma Gee (born 1978), singer and actress
 * Finidi George (born 1971), retired soccer player
 * Odeni George (born 1995), soccer player
 * Rose A. George (1946–2010), First Lady of Rivers State
 * Rufus Ada George (born 1940), Governor of Rivers State
 * Manuela George-Izunwa (born 1974), co-senior pastor of Gateway Church, lawyer, former Commissioner of Women Affairs, Rivers State
 * Alabo George Kelly, politician and surveyor
 * Rufus Godwins, lawyer and civil servant
 * Alabo Graham-Douglas (born 1939), Senior Advocate of Nigeria
 * Bikiya Graham-Douglas (born 1983), actress and businesswoman
 * Damiete Charles Granville (born 1988), model
 * J. A. Green (1873–1905), photographer
 * Rosemund Dienye Green-Osahogulu (born 1956), vice-chancellor of Ignatius Ajuru University of Education

H

 * Princess Halliday, television personality
 * Kelsey Harrison (born 1934), Vice-Chancellor of the University of Port Harcourt
 * Marshal Sokari Harry, politician
 * Albert Horsfall (born 1941), former security chief
 * Herbert onyewumbu Wigwe, (15 August 1966 – 9 February 2024), former Access Bank CEO

I

 * Lady IB, singer
 * Ikuinyi O. Ibani, Speaker of the Rivers State House of Assembly
 * Christian Ibeagha (born 1990), soccer player
 * John Ibeh (born 1986), soccer player
 * Tonye Ibiama (born 1974), businessman
 * Bernie Ibini-Isei (born 1992), soccer player
 * David Ibiyeomie (born 1962), founder of Salvation Ministries
 * Osinakachukwu Ideozu (born 1965), estate surveyor, Senator
 * Catherine Uju Ifejika (born 1959), lawyer
 * Chinyere Igwe (born 1965), politician
 * Faith Ikidi (born 1987), soccer player
 * John Ikuru (1877–1947), Okama of Ikuru Town, Andoni
 * Tele Ikuru (born 1966), Deputy Governor of Rivers State
 * Manasseh Ishiaku (born 1983), soccer player

J

 * Isobo Jack, nightclub owner
 * Major Jack, engineer, leader of the Rivers State House of Assembly
 * Onimim Jacks (born 1961), lawyer
 * Tamunosisi Gogo Jaja, lawmaker
 * Nasigba John-Jumbo (born 1988), soccer player
 * Patience Jonathan (born 1957), First Lady of Nigeria
 * Oko Jumbo, King of Bonny

K

 * Isaac Kamalu, Commissioner of Finance, legal practitioner
 * Ignatius Kattey (born 1948), Archbishop, Dean Emeritus, Church of Nigeria
 * Kenneth Kobani, Minister of State, Industry, Trade and Investment
 * Roseline Konya, professor
 * Fred Kpakol, Chairman of Gokana Local Government Council
 * Magnus L. Kpakol (born 1934), former Chief Economic Adviser to Nigerian President Jonathan
 * George T. Kurubo (1934–2000), former ambassador to Soviet Union

L

 * Ndowa N Lale, academic and publisher
 * Obafemi Lasode (born 1955), actor
 * Rex Lawson (1935–1971), musician
 * Omah Lay, musician
 * Olu Benson Lulu-Briggs (1930–2018), Nigerian statesman and businessman
 * Sam Ledor (born 1986), soccer player
 * Olu Benson Lulu-Briggs (1930–2018), Nigerian statesman and businessman
 * Lyrikal (born 1983), rapper

M

 * M-Trill (born 1979), rapper
 * Davis Mac-Iyalla (born 1972), activist
 * Chiamaka Madu (born 1996), soccer player
 * Prince Eze Madumere (born 1964), former Deputy Governor, Imo State
 * Lee Ledogo Maeba (born 1966), politician
 * Martyns Mannah (born 1975), member of the House of Assembly
 * Rosemary Marcus, cyclist
 * Ibiapuye Martyns-Yellowe (born 1945), politician
 * Maud Meyer, jazz singer
 * Duncan Wene Mighty (born 1983), musician
 * Kenneth Minimah (born 1959), Chief of Army Staff
 * Oliver Mobisson (1943–2010), activist
 * Barry Mpigi (born 1961), Senator Rivers East

N

 * Ozo-Mekuri Ndimele (born 1963), academic
 * Otonti Amadi Nduka (born 1926), dean of education at the University of Port Harcourt
 * Jerry Needam (born 1966), journalist, newspaper publisher and politician
 * Martin Newland (born 1961), journalist and executive director
 * Peter Nieketien (born 1968), former soccer player
 * Chimaroke Nnamani (born 1960), politician
 * Ike Nwachukwu (born 1940), politician
 * Chidi Nwanu (born 1967), soccer player
 * Olaka Nwogu (born 1965), retired civil servant, and senator
 * David Nwolokor (born 1996), soccer player
 * Chibudom Nwuche, politician
 * Ogbonna Nwuke (born 1959), journalist
 * Benji Nzeakor (born 1964), retired soccer player

O

 * Philip Obele (born 1958), king of Eleme
 * Saint Obi (1965–2023), actor
 * Felix A. Obuah, businessman and politician
 * Chidi Odiah (born 1983), soccer player
 * Glory Odiase (born 1993), cyclist
 * Mary Odili (born 1952), former First Lady of Rivers State, and Justice of the Supreme Court (retired)
 * Peter Odili (born 1948), Governor of Rivers State doctor, founder of Pamo University of Health Sciences
 * Walter Ofonagoro (born 1940), scholar, businessman
 * King Otuo Ogbalakon (1772–1846), Andoni warrior king
 * Clem Ohameze (born 1965), actor
 * Emmanuel Okah, lawyer
 * Daisy W. Okocha (born 1951), former Justice of the Rivers State High Court
 * Agnes Okoh, founder of Christ Holy Church International
 * Otonyetarie Okoye, civil servant
 * Chinelo Okparanta (born 1981), writer
 * Aaron Samuel Olanare (born 1994), soccer player
 * Celestine Omehia (born 1959), Governor of Rivers State
 * Emeka Onowu (born 1984), political leader
 * Jimitota Onoyume, journalist
 * Elkanah Onyeali (1939–2008), soccer player
 * Daniel Onyekachi (born 1985), soccer player
 * Austin Opara (born 1963), member of the House of Representatives
 * Yvonne Orji (born 1983), actress
 * Kelechi Osunwa (born 1984), soccer player
 * Felicity Okpete Ovai (born 1961), engineer
 * Frank Owhor (born 1958), Attorney General of Rivers State, Federal Commissioner for RMAFC
 * Richard Daddy Owubokiri (born 1961), retired soccer player
 * Ukel Oyaghiri (born 1964), lawyer, politician
 * Boma Ozobia, lawyer

P

 * Adawari Pepple, politician
 * George Oruigbiji Pepple (1849–1888), King of Bonny
 * Dakuku Peterside (born 1970), businessman, former DG of NIMASA
 * Tonye Princewill (born 1969), businessman and politician

S

 * Ken Saro-Wiwa (1941–1995), writer and activist
 * Zina Saro-Wiwa (born 1976), video artist and filmmaker
 * Uche Secondus (born 1955), businessman, political figure
 * George Thompson Sekibo (born 1957), Nigerian senator from Rivers State
 * Precious Sekibo (born 1958), doctor and politician
 * Jesse Sekidika (born 1996), soccer player
 * Uchechi Sunday (born 1994), soccer player

T

 * Marco Tagbajumi (born 1988), soccer player
 * Austin Tam-George, communication and industrial relations specialist
 * Tekena Tamuno (1932–2015), historian
 * Cleopatra Tawo, radio personality
 * Odagme Theophilus (born 1974), medical doctor
 * Elsie Nwanwuri Thompson, lawyer
 * Timaya (born 1977), singer
 * Gabriel Toby, Deputy Governor of Rivers State
 * Nwankwo Tochukwu (born 1986), soccer player
 * Hector Tubonemi (born 1988), soccer player

U

 * Andrew Uchendu, federal lawmaker
 * Colin Udoh, journalist and sports television presenter
 * Innocent Umezulike (1953–2018), judge
 * Mary Uranta, actress and businesswoman
 * Marshall Stanley Uwom (born 1965), lawyer and businessman

W

 * Waconzy (born 1983), singer, songwriter
 * Adewale Wahab (born 1984), soccer player
 * Obi Wali (1932–1993), activist
 * Okey Wali (born 1958), president of the Nigerian Bar Association
 * Ezekiel Warigbani, youth advocate, politician
 * Taribo West (born 1974), soccer player
 * Eberechi Wike (born 1972), First Lady of Rivers State
 * Ezenwo Nyesom Wike (born 1967), Governor of Rivers State
 * Tasie Wike, lawyer
 * Kay Williamson (1935–2005), linguist
 * Jim Wiwa (1904–2005), chief of the Ogoni people
 * Owens Wiwa (born 1957), medical doctor and human rights activist
 * Chukwuemeka Woke, chief of staff, Rivers State Government; former Chairman of Emohua

Y

 * Albert Yobo (born 1979), soccer player
 * Joseph Yobo (born 1980), soccer player