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Obafemi is both a surname and a given name. Notable people with the name include: Abiodun Obafemi (born 1973), Nigerian footballer Afolabi Obafemi (born
Obafemi
Nigerian politician (1909–1987)
Obafemi Jeremiah Oyeniyi Awolowo (Listen; 6 March 1909 – 9 May 1987) was a Nigerian politician and statesman who served as the first Premier of the Western
Obafemi_Awolowo
Nigerian footballer (born 1984)
Obafemi Akinwunmi Martins (/ˌoʊbəˈfɛmi/ oh-buh-FEH-mee /ˌɑːkɪnˈwʊnmi/ ah-kin-WOON-mee /ˈmɑːrtɪns/ MAR-tinz; born 28 October 1984) is a Nigerian former
Obafemi_Martins
Irish footballer (born 2000)
Michael Oluwadurotimi Obafemi listen(born 6 July 2000) is an Irish professional footballer who plays as a striker for EFL Championship club Burnley. He
Michael_Obafemi
Swiss footballer (born 1995)
Manuel Obafemi Akanji listen (Swiss Standard German pronunciation: [ˈmaː.nu.ɛl aˈkan.dʒi]; born 19 July 1995) is a Swiss professional footballer who plays
Manuel_Akanji
Public university in Ile-Ife, Nigeria
Obafemi Awolowo University (OAU), formerly known as the University of Ife, is a federal university in Ile-Ife, Osun State, Nigeria. The university was
Obafemi_Awolowo_University
English footballer
Born in Walthamstow, London, Obafemi's first football club as a youngster was Ryan F.C. During his spell at Ryan, Obafemi netted a record 48 goals in one
Afolabi_Obafemi
LGA in Ogun state
Obafemi Owodelisten is a Local Government Area in Ogun State, Nigeria. Its headquarters are in the town of Owode at 6°57′N 3°30′E / 6.950°N 3.500°E
Obafemi_Owode
Museum in Nigeria
The Ikenne Residence of Chief Obafemi Awolowo represents the hometown of the late Chief Obafemi Awolowo. The structure is located in Ikenne, Ogun state
Ikenne Residence of Chief Obafemi Awolowo
Ikenne_Residence_of_Chief_Obafemi_Awolowo
American actor
King Mustafa Obafemi (formerly Dwight Ewell) is an American actor known for his roles in films such as Chasing Amy, Flirt, Amateur, Dogma and Man of the
King_Mustafa_Obafemi
American football player (born 1975)
Obafemi Devin Ayanbadejo Listen(/ˌoʊbəˈfɛmi ˌaɪ.ənbəˈdeɪdʒoʊ/; born March 5, 1975) is an American former professional football player who was a running
Obafemi_Ayanbadejo
Nigerian politician and engineer (born 1964)
Kadri Obafemi Hamzat Listen (born 19 September 1964) is a Nigerian politician who has served as deputy governor of Lagos State since 2019. Hamzat was
Femi_Hamzat
Nigerian footballer
1996 Olympics. "Obafemi, Abiodun" (in German). Kicker. Retrieved 17 July 2013. Abiodun Obafemi at WorldFootball.net Abiodun Obafemi at fussballdaten
Abiodun_Obafemi
of Obafemi Awolowo University, also known as Great Ife Students' Union, is a leading Students' Union in Nigeria and Sub-Saharan Africa. The Obafemi Awolowo
Students' Union of Obafemi Awolowo University
Students'_Union_of_Obafemi_Awolowo_University
Hospital in Nigeria
The Obafemi Awolowo University Teaching Hospital Complex(OAUTHC) is a tertiary healthcare facility established in 1967.it is affiliated with Obafemi Awolowo
Obafemi Awolowo University Teaching Hospital
Obafemi_Awolowo_University_Teaching_Hospital
Football stadium in Ibadan, Nigeria
The Obafemi Awolowo Stadium in Ibadan, Nigeria, originally known as Liberty Stadium until 2010 is a football stadium with a capacity of 25,000 seats.
Obafemi_Awolowo_Stadium
Nigerian actor and film director (1955–2025)
Obafemi Lasode Listen (4 December 1955 – 24 July 2025) was a Nigerian musician, film director and producer, songwriter, music producer and playwright
Obafemi_Lasode
Abeokuta North (also known as Obafemi-Owode or Odeda federal constituency) is a National Assembly delegation in Ogun State, Nigeria. It is Currently represented
Abeokuta_North_constituency
Italian footballer (born 2005)
win against Portugal. Martins is the son of former Nigerian footballer Obafemi Martins. As of match played 28 April 2025 List of association football
Kevin_Martins
Nigerian quantity surveyor (born 1964)
Obafemi Oluwole Onashile (born August 1964) is a Nigerian quantity surveyor who is the founding partner of the Quantity Surveying firm Consol Associates
Obafemi_Onashile
Nigerian poet and academic
Olufemi Obafemi (born 4 April 1950) is a Nigerian poet, playwright, author and Professor of English and Dramatic Literature at the University of Ilorin
Olufemi_Obafemi
Ipokia West Ijofin 35. Idi Iroko Idi Iroko 36. Obafemi Owode Owode 37. Oba Oba 38. Obafemi Obafemi 39. Ofada/ Mokoloki Mowe 40. Odeda Odeda 41. Opeji
List of Ogun State local government areas by population
List_of_Ogun_State_local_government_areas_by_population
Nigerian computer engineer and academic administrator
President Bola Tinubu. Aina is a Professor of Computer Engineering at Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife, where he specialised in digital signal processing
Segun_Aina
Nigerian professor
Adesoji O. Adelaja (born February 20, 1956) is an economist and John A. Hannah Distinguished Professor in Land Policy at Michigan State University. Born
Adesoji_Adelaja
English-language daily newspaper in Nigeria
English-language newspaper published in Ibadan, Nigeria. Established in 1949 by Chief Obafemi Awolowo, it is the oldest privately owned Nigerian newspaper still in circulation
Nigerian_Tribune
Nigerian football manager
credited with discovering Nigerian international Obafemi Martins playing street football in Lagos. "Obafemi Martins: Leap of faith from Lagos to Newcastle"
Churchill_Oliseh
Association football club in England
GER Jordan Beyer 37 FW BEN Andréas Hountondji 43 DF CUW Shurandy Sambo 45 FW IRL Michael Obafemi 46 FW AUT Oluwaseun Adewumi 48 FW BEL Enock Agyei
Burnley_F.C.
Nigerian mass murder in 1999
The Obafemi Awolowo University massacre was the mass murder of students of Obafemi Awolowo University in Ile-Ife, Osun State, Nigeria on 10 July 1999.
Obafemi Awolowo University massacre
Obafemi_Awolowo_University_massacre
Nigerian journalist and news editor
Obafemi Obadare is a Nigerian journalist, editor, and chairman of the editorial board of The Punch, a Nigerian daily newspaper. He is a graduate of Obafemi
Obafemi_Obadare
Awolowo v. Shagari was a lawsuit between Chief Obafemi Awolowo and Alhaji Shehu Shagari in which Chief Obafemi Awolowo's petition challenged the declaration
Awolowo_v_Shagari_case
Nigerian academic (born 1954)
international relations, educational administrator, and former Vice Chancellor of Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife, Nigeria. He was born in September 1954 in
Bamitale_Omole
Nigerian academic (born 1959)
agricultural economics who is the 12th substantial Vice Chancellor of Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife, since 2022. He previously served as deputy
Simeon_Bamire
Anglican bishop in Nigeria
1934 in Isarun, Ondo. Omoyajowo was Professor of Religious Studies at Obafemi Awolowo University. He was the pioneer Bishop of Ikale-Ilaje (renamed
Joseph_Akinyele_Omoyajowo
State of Nigeria
elections in Ogun, 1954, the semi-socialist "Action Group" (AG) under Ọbáfẹ́mi Awólọ́wọ̀ became the strongest party in the Western Region, to which Ogun
Ogun_State
Country in West Africa
liberal Action Group, which was largely dominated by the Yoruba and led by Obafemi Awolowo. An imbalance was created in the polity as a result of the 1961
Nigeria
Nigerian academic (born 1956)
and a professor of Agricultural Engineering. He was vice chancellor of Obafemi Awolowo University from 2006 to 2011. Faborode was born in Supare, a town
Micheal_Faborode
French football player, manager and administrator
between goalkeeper Wojciech Szczęsny and defender Laurent Koscielny allowed Obafemi Martins to score the winning goal. This was followed by a run of just two
Arsène_Wenger
Town in Ogun State, Nigeria
Mowe is a town in Obafemi Owode Local Government Area of Ogun State, Nigeria. The town is located along the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway. It is 512 kilometres
Mowe,_Nigeria
Nigerian politician (born 1965)
the Lagos State House of Assembly. This would lead to the withdrawal of Obafemi Hamzat, who had also declared interest to contest the position. Sanwo-Olu
Babajide_Sanwo-Olu
Social organizations at colleges and universities
On July 10, 1999, one of the most notable single attacks occurred at Obafemi Awolowo University (OAU) in Ife.[citation needed] OAU had been considered
Confraternities_in_Nigeria
English association football club
international winger Gareth Bale; and Ireland international striker Michael Obafemi. Source: League First Division (level 1) Runners-up: 1983–84 Second Division
Southampton_F.C.
English football club season
against Inter Milan. Goals from Julio Ricardo Cruz, Andy van der Meyde and Obafemi Martins all in the first half extended Arsenal's run of six home games
2003–04_Arsenal_F.C._season
Name list
Jesufemi (Jesus loves me), Nifemi (Have my love), Babafemi (Father loves me), Obafemi (The King loves me), Adefemi (Royalty loves me), Ifafemi (Ifa loves me)
Femi
River in Nigeria
watercourse in southwestern Nigeria, flowing through the city of Ile-Ife and the Obafemi Awolowo University campus. It is a tributary of the Shasha River and plays
Opa_River
Nigerian political and religious organization
violence. On 10 July 1999, forty Black Axe members were involved in the Obafemi Awolowo University massacre, in Ifẹ, Osun State, in which five students
Black_Axe_(confraternity)
Historical Site in Lagos
Government of Nigeria and situated in Lekki, Lagos. It is the place where Obafemi Jeremiah Awolowo was restricted to in the year 1962 for 16 days. Action
Awolowo_Detention_Camp
Nickname Date founded Institution Location Status References Kegite Club Obafemi Awolowo University Ile-Ife, Nigeria Active Reformed Ogboni Fraternity ROF
List of confraternities in Nigeria
List_of_confraternities_in_Nigeria
Nigerian Academic
and Counselling (2003) from the Obafemi Awolowo University. Bayode Isaiah Popoola started his academic career at Obafemi Awolowo University, where he served
Bayode_Isaiah_Popoola
Nigerian Professor Emeritus of Agricultural science
1951. In 1977, he bagged an Honorary degree of Doctor of Science from Obafemi Awolowo University, the same year he was elected President of the Nigerian
Victor_Adenuga_Oyenuga
Television station in Abuja, Nigeria
1992 had a 10 kW transmitter and operated from 4pm to midnight. Lasode, Obafemi (19 December 2012). Federal Inland Revenue Service and Taxation Reforms
NTA_Abuja
Nigerian politician
politician who is currently serving as a member representing the Abeokuta North/Obafemi Owode/Odeda Federal Constituency in the House of Representatives. Born
Olumide_Osoba
Nigerian academics (born 1948)
involvement in research into medicinal plants. He was acting vice chancellor of Obafemi Awolowo University, Nigeria. He attended the legendary boys-only St John's
Anthony_Elujoba
Nigerian politician
member of the Federal House of Representatives representing Abeokuta North/Obafemi Owode/Odeda Federal constituency in Ogun state. Olatunji, Jacob Segun (2024-11-19)
Jelili_Kayode_Amusan
Nigerian businessman (1916–1995)
Ikeja, Lagos. He was a financier of NADECO and was a close associate of Obafemi Awolowo. Rewane's full name at birth was Ogbeyiwa Erewarone, he was born
Alfred_Rewane
Election". Nigerian Tribune. Retrieved October 25, 2021. "Abeokuta North/ Obafemi Owode/Odeda Constituency Election" (PDF). Archived (PDF) from the original
2019 Nigerian House of Representatives elections in Ogun State
2019_Nigerian_House_of_Representatives_elections_in_Ogun_State
Football match
Keith Fahey was denied by the post. On 83 minutes, Birmingham brought on Obafemi Martins in place of Fahey. Six minutes later, and in the final minute of
2011 Football League Cup final
2011_Football_League_Cup_final
Nigerian academic (born 1958)
Studies from the Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife, Nigeria. She was the Head of Department, Department of Continuing Education at the Obafemi Awolowo University
Oluwayemisi_Oluremi_Obilade
Public university in Daura, Nigeria
Army University Biu Nigerian Defence Academy Nnamdi Azikiwe University Obafemi Awolowo University University of Abuja University of Agriculture, Makurdi
Federal University of Transportation, Daura
Federal_University_of_Transportation,_Daura
Socio-cultural group in Nigeria
an coed social and cultural student society. It was founded in 1962 at Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-ife, Osun State, Nigeria. It has established more
Kegite_Club
Denomination of Nigerian currency
issued in December 1999 and the Centenary version was launched in 2014. Obafemi Awolowo, a nationalist and statesman who played a key role in Nigeria's
Nigerian one-hundred-naira note
Nigerian_one-hundred-naira_note
First Aladura Pentecostal church in Nigeria
Dada Obafemi (1993–1997) – appointed president in 1993 and retired in 1997. Pastor Elijah Howard Lajuwomi Olusheye (1997–2011) – succeeded Obafemi and
Christ_Apostolic_Church
The 2015 Ogun State House of Assembly election was held on April 11, 2015, to elect members of the Ogun State House of Assembly in Nigeria. All the 26
2015 Ogun State House of Assembly election
2015_Ogun_State_House_of_Assembly_election
Nigerian footballer (born 1998)
three goals against Ajax in a 3–0 away victory, allowing him to overtake Obafemi Martins as Nigeria's all-time top scorer in European competitions and also
Victor_Osimhen
American soccer player (born 2001)
Obafemi Fela Awodesu (born 5 April 2001) is an American professional soccer player who plays as a defender for Helsingborgs IF. Awodesu was born on 5
Femi_Awodesu
Musical artist
College Lagos, from 1967 to 1971. He attended the University of Ife now Obafemi Awolowo University where he obtained a B.A. English/History and a M.Sc
Kayode_Soremekun
Nigerian Politician
Wasiu Obafemi Saheed, commonly known as Femi Saheed, is a Nigerian politician and banker who currently serves as a member of the Lagos State House of
Femi_Saheed
Nigerian politician
from Obafemi Awolowo University to Ondo State University, since Buhari did not want to honor the Nigerian First Republic Western Region Premier Obafemi Awolowo
Michael_Bamidele_Otiko
Nigerian linguist (born 1932)
literature, and a former vice-chancellor of the University of Ife (now Obafemi Awolowo University). He has also served as the Majority Leader of the Senate
Wande_Abimbola
depicts fishermen at work. The ₦100 note, introduced in 1999, depicts Obafemi Awolowo. The reverse depicts Zuma Rock. The ₦200 note features Sir Ahmadu
Banknotes of the Nigerian naira
Banknotes_of_the_Nigerian_naira
Nigerian social entrepreneur
Karimot Odebode Born Ibadan, Nigeria Alma mater Obafemi Awolowo University Occupation Education advocate
Karimot_Odebode
Public educational institution in Ondo City, Nigeria
Motto Education for Service Type Public Established 1964 Affiliations Obafemi Awolowo University Location Ondo , Ondo State , Nigeria Campus Urban Colours
Adeyemi_College_of_Education
Nigerian academic award
Gureje Oyewale Tomori Bruce Onobrakpeya Tolu Olukayode Odugbemi Olufemi Obafemi Omowunmi Sadik Stella Ugbobuaku "US University, Media Celebrate Prof. Osundare's
Nigerian National Order of Merit Award
Nigerian_National_Order_of_Merit_Award
English footballer (born 1979)
compensation claim included the £10 million cost of buying Owen's replacement, Obafemi Martins, £6.2 million towards Owen's salary costs while injured, the possibility
Michael_Owen
Nigerian jurist
Imade College in Owo. He obtained a Bachelor of Laws (LL.B) degree at Obafemi Awolowo University which at the time was called the University of Ife.
Augustine_Adetula_Alabi
School Certificate in 1960. His quest for further knowledge took him to Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile Ife, Osun state earning a certificate in Public
Muhammad_Banaru_Abubakar
Nigerian dramatist, film actor, poet and playwright (born 1946)
playwright at the University of Ife, now Obafemi Awolowo University. He is also a member of the academic staff of Obafemi Awolowo University, where he obtained
Peter_Fatomilola
Executive Chairman, Nigeria Revenue Service (born 1978)
then pursued a Bachelor of Science degree in Management & Accounting at Obafemi Awolowo University (OAU), Ile-Ife, Osun State, where he graduated with
Zacch_Adedeji
Nigerian academic and poet
and poet. He is a professor of Literature in the English Department at Obafemi Awolowo University. He is the author of Naked Soles which was at a time
Gbemisola_Adeoti
Nigerian educationist (1948-2014)
Segun Okeowo was a Nigerian educationist who is best known for being the president of the National Union of Nigerian Students at the forefront of the Ali
Segun_Okeowo
Nigerian academic (1907–1978)
1907 – 2 July 1978) was a Lagos prince who was the vice-chancellor of the Obafemi Awolowo University. He was an early advocate of primary health care in
Oladele_Ajose
First Lady of Nigeria (1999–2005)
higher school certificate. She was admitted to the University of Ife (now Obafemi Awolowo University), Ile-Ife, for a bachelor's degree in English, attending
Stella_Obasanjo
Nigerian politician (born 1960)
1978. Abiodun studied Civil Engineering at the University of Ife (now Obafemi Awolowo University), Ile-Ife, Osun State, and in 1986 graduated with a
Dapo_Abiodun
Public university in Nigeria
Army University Biu Nigerian Defence Academy Nnamdi Azikiwe University Obafemi Awolowo University University of Abuja University of Agriculture, Makurdi
University of Africa, Toru-Orua
University_of_Africa,_Toru-Orua
Nigerian business magnate
School, Yaba respectively. She proceeded to the University of Ife (now Obafemi Awolowo University) where she graduated with a BSc in Chemistry although
Ibukun_Awosika
Education trade union
Academic Staff Union of Universities. The union is led by Niyi Sunmonu from Obafemi Awolowo University. It was established in 2018 and was not certified until
Congress of Nigerian University Academics
Congress_of_Nigerian_University_Academics
Nigerian engineer and oil & gas professional
for the secondary school certificate examination. He also attended the Obafemi Awolowo University where he earned a bachelor's degree in metallurgical
Wale_Bolorunduro
Nigerian jurist and First Lady of Nigeria (1998–1999)
Fatima Lami Abubakar CON (born 12 April 1951) is a Nigerian jurist who was the First Lady of Nigeria during the term of Abdulsalami Abubakar from June
Fati_Lami_Abubakar
Nigerian public health professor (born 1962)
Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife, and the current Vice-chancellor of University of Medical Sciences, Ondo. Adesegun Fatusi graduated from Obafemi Awolowo
Adesegun_Fatusi
Musical artist
M.S which stands for Me or Mask My Sins. She is a graduate of law from Obafemi Awolowo university in Ile-Ife, Osun State, Nigeria. Although her career
Fave_(singer)
Nigerian quantity surveyor and academic
quantity surveyor, academic and researcher. She is a professor at the Obafemi Awolowo University, (OAU), Ile-Ife, where she has taught since 1993. She
Olubola_Babalola
Nigerian academic
director and professor at the Centre for Energy Research & Development at Obafemi Awolowo University from 1994 to 2010. In 2005, he was appointed by former
Anthony_Adegbulugbe
English football club season
Retrieved 9 January 2026. "Obafemi Joins Bochum On Loan". Burnley FC. 1 September 2025. Retrieved 1 September 2025. "Obafemi Joins Blackpool". Burnley
2025–26_Burnley_F.C._season
African American hip hop activist (1950–2019)
(aged 68) Havana, Cuba Other names Nehanda Abiodun, Nahanda Abiodun, Nahanda Obafemi, Nahanda Obatemi, Cheri Cotton, Betty Carter, Betty W. Carter, Elizabeth
Nehanda_Abiodun
Nigeria Researcher
Lagos (1977–1978); College of Medicine, University of Calabar (1978–1983); Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile Ife (2001–2003); and the University of Ilorin (2007–2010)
Joseph_Olurotimi_Sanya
N/A 13 119,117 N/A Imeko Afon N/A 16 82,952 N/A Ipokia N/A 11 150,387 5 Obafemi-Owode 135,774 6 235,071 8 Odeda 86,950 14 109,522 7 Odogbolu 88,384 12
List of Ogun State local government areas by area
List_of_Ogun_State_local_government_areas_by_area
The 2019 Ogun State House of Assembly election was held on March 9, 2019, to elect members of the Ogun State House of Assembly in Nigeria. All the 26 seats
2019 Ogun State House of Assembly election
2019_Ogun_State_House_of_Assembly_election
Senatorial District Constituency Ogun Central Abeokuta North/Obafemi-Owode/Odeda Ogun Central Abeokuta South Ogun West Ado-Odo/Ota Ogun West Egbado North/Imeko-Afon
List of Nigerian federal constituencies
List_of_Nigerian_federal_constituencies
Federal constituency in Akwa Ibom, Nigeria
Lavun/Mokwa/Edati Magama/Rijau Shiroro/Rafi/Munya Ogun Abeokuta North/Obafemi-Owode/Odeda Abeokuta South Ado-Odo/Ota Egbado North/Imeko-Afon Egbado South/Ipokia
Eket/Onna/Esit Eket/Ibeno federal constituency
Eket/Onna/Esit_Eket/Ibeno_federal_constituency
Olatokunbo Oduyinka Olopade, CON is a Nigerian jurist, who was appointed chief judge of Ogun State. She is the first female justice since the formation
Olatokunbo_Olopade
Nigerian judge
Opeyemi Olufunmilayo Oke (born 10 June 1954) is a Nigerian jurist and former chief judge of Lagos State. She was appointed by Governor Akinwunmi Ambode
Opeyemi_Oke
OBAFEMI
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Girl/Female
Indian
First rays of Sun, Gift of God
Boy/Male
Hindu, Indian, Marathi
Helpful
Boy/Male
American, Australian, British, Christian, English, French, German, Latin
Bear Like; Ormond's Son; Like a Bear
Girl/Female
American, Christian, German
Earnest; Serious; Battle to the Death
Male
English
English name derived from the vocabulary word, from Latin nobilis, NOBLE means "noble."
Biblical
flight; proof; temptation; delicate
Boy/Male
Greek Latin
The father of Andromeda in ancient Greek mythology.
Girl/Female
American, Australian, British, English, French, German, Hebrew, Latin, Swiss
Playful; Medieval Male Name Adopted as a Feminine Name; A Member of the German Tribe; The Gauts; Cheerful; Happy; Joyful
Girl/Female
Gujarati, Hindu, Indian
Love or the One who is Loved by All; Lover; Beloved; Form of Pia
Boy/Male
Tamil
Jaikrish | ஜைகà¯à®°à¯€à®·Â
Victory of Lord Krishna
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