The Brazilian-designed Volkswagen Brasilia was sold in Nigeria as the Igala. The name of the car was derived from the Yoruba word for antelope "ìgalà" and has no connection with the Igala ethnic group.

Igala are an ethnic group of Nigeria. Igala practice a number of different religions, including ATR, Christianity, and Islam.

The International Gender and Language Association (IGALA), is an international interdisciplinary academic organization that promotes research on language, gender, and sexuality. Michelle M. Lazar is its current president.