Found in the Niger Delta, the Ijaw are known for their connection to water-based livelihoods, including fishing, and for their activism regarding oil exploitation in their region.
Ikoli Harcourt-Whyte was born in 1905 in Abonnema, a riverine town in present-day Rivers State, Nigeria, into the Kalabari ethnic group. Raised by devout Christian… Read more
Harrison Tare Okiri, professionally known as Harrysong, was born on March 30, 1981, in Warri, Delta State, Nigeria. He hails from the Ijaw ethnic group,… Read more
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Separated (from Alexer Perez Gopa)
Diezani K. Alison-Madueke was born on December 6, 1960, in Port Harcourt, Rivers State, into the prominent Agama family of Brass, Bayelsa State. Her father,… Read more
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Rear Admiral Allison Madueke (rtd.)
Siminalayi Fubara whose full name is Amaopusenibo Siminalayi Joseph Fubara was born on January 28, 1975, in Opobo Town, Opobo/Nkoro Local Government Area of Rivers… Read more
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Valerie Ibiere Fubara
