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Obinna
Obinna is an Igbo name, or sometimes surname. The name's origin is from the Igbo, located in south eastern Nigeria, and is usually male. Though people from other cultures may bear the name. The direct English translation is, "father's heart". The name also means "Father's throne" depending on the context. This further explains why it's usually a name for the first sons of Igbo families. Notable people with the name include: Given name *Obinna Anyanwu, (born 1983) Nigerian singer-songwriter, known as Waconzy * Obinna Chidoka (born 1974), Nigerian politician *Obinna Ekezie (born 1975), Nigerian basketball player * Obinna Eregbu (born 1969), Nigerian athlete * Obinna Eze (born 1998), Nigerian American football player *Obinna Metu (born 1988), Nigerian athlete *Obinna Nwachukwu (born 1992), Nigerian footballer *Obinna Nwaneri (born 1982), Nigerian footballer *Obinna Nwosu (born 1971), Nigerian basketball player, better known as Julius Nwosu *Obinna Oleka (born 1993), American baske ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Victor Obinna
Victor Nsofor Obinna (born 25 March 1987) is a Nigerian former professional footballer who played as a striker. Obinna in Igbo, literally means "father's heart". He played for Chievo in Italy's Serie B, having played regularly in Serie A with the club until their relegation in 2007. He made his full international debut for Nigeria at the 2006 African Cup of Nations, scoring once in three appearances as his side were eliminated in the semi-finals. Club career Early career Obinna played for Nigerian clubs Plateau United and Kwara United, he went on trials with Italian clubs Internazionale, Perugia and Juventus before signing with Brazilian club Internacional, but international clearance problems meant that the transfer was never finalised.World ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Obinna Oleka
Obinna Oleka (born November 4, 1993) is an American professional basketball player for Piratas de La Guaira of the Venezuelan Basketball League. He played college basketball at Arizona State. Early life Oleka grew up in Washington, D.C., with his mother and brother. He played high school basketball at Florida Christian Institute in Cape Coral, Florida, where he averaged 24 points and 11 rebounds as a senior and earned an invitation to the ESBC All-Star Game. He also played Amateur Athletic Union (AAU) basketball with DC Assault. College career State College of Florida, Manatee–Sarasota Coming out of high school, Oleka was considered a three-star recruit by Rivals.com. However, he was academically ineligible to play for a major college, so he instead started playing junior college basketball at the State College of Florida, Manatee–Sarasota (SCF Manatee–Sarasota) in 2012. As a freshman, Oleka recorded 10.9 points and 6.2 rebounds per game. He was named NJCAA Division I Pl ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Obinna Nwaneri
Obinna Nwaneri (born 19 March 1982) is a retired Nigerian footballer who plays as centre back or right back position but can also play as a forward. His name, Obinna, means "''Father's heart''" in Igbo. He is described as mobile central defender with pace, control and timing. A natural leader, which had earned him the captain armband in Enyimba and FC Sion respectively. His star has steadily continued to rise, first with top Nigerian side, Julius Berger, then with African Champions Enyimba, where he won the CAF champions league and then signed with Swiss club FC Sion during the 2007 January transfer window, a club he later captained before leaving the following summer. Career breakdown *2000: Broke into a talented Julius Berger side that had an amazing turnaround season, going from barely escaping relegation the season before, to annexing the Nigerian Pepsi League crown. *2001: Had a standout season with the 'Bridge Boys', proving to be one of the League's best defenders. Berg ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Obinna Eze
Obinna Eze (born June 12, 1998) is an American football offensive tackle for the New York Jets of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football at Memphis and TCU. Early life and high school Eze migrated to the United States in 2015. Initially a basketball player, he did not start playing football until arriving in the US. College career Eze was a highly-ranked OT recruit, and received scholarship offers from many SEC schools. He eventually committed to Memphis prior to his senior year of high school. Professional career Detroit Lions Eze went undrafted in the 2022 NFL draft, but was signed on May 13, 2022 ahead of Detroit Lions training camp. His quest to make the 53-man roster, along with other players', was featured on the HBO television show '' Hard Knocks''. During the 2022 preseason, though not starting, he appeared in 31 snaps against the Falcons,https://nflcdns.nfl.com/liveupdate/gamecenter/59113/DET_Gamebook.pdf 22 snaps against the Colts, and 23 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Obinna Metu
Joseph Obinna Metu (born 12 July 1988, Ogidi) is a Nigerian sprinter who specializes in the 100 metres. His personal best time is 10.11 seconds, achieved in June 2012 in Calabar. He finished eighth at the 2006 World Junior Championships. At the 2007 All-Africa Games he won a bronze medal in the 200 metres and a gold medal in the 4x100 metres relay. At the 2008 Summer Olympics in Beijing he competed at the 100 metres sprint and placed 2nd in his heat after Francis Obikwelu in a time of 10.34 seconds. He improved his time to 10.29 seconds for the next round, but his time was only the 6th time of the heat and he was eliminated. Together with Onyeabor Ngwogu, Chinedu Oriala and Uchenna Emedolu he also competed at the 4x100 metres relay. In their qualification heat they did not finish due to a mistake in the baton exchange and they were eliminated. He also took part in the 200 metres The 200 metres, or 200-meter dash, is a sprint running event. On an outdoor 400 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Eric Obinna Chukwunyelu
Eric Obinna Chukwunyelu (born 10 June 1981) is a Nigerian former professional footballer who played as a striker. Club career Obinna was born in Owerri, Nigeria. He holds French nationality. Obinna played in Reading's record-breaking promotion season. He did not score in six substitute appearances, but set up several goals. Honours Étoile * Singapore League Cup: 2010 File:2010 Events Collage New.png, From top left, clockwise: The 2010 Chile earthquake was one of the strongest recorded in history; The Eruption of Eyjafjallajökull in Iceland disrupts air travel in Europe; A scene from the opening ceremony of ... References External links BoroGuide* * * * {{DEFAULTSORT:Chukwunyelu, Eric Obinna 1981 births Living people Footballers from Owerri Men's association football forwards Nigerian men's footballers French men's footballers Nigerian expatriate men's footballers Ligue 2 players AS Saint-Étienne players Red Star F.C. players FC Rouen players Read ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Obinna Ekezie
Obinna Ralph Ekezie (born August 22, 1975) is a Nigerian former professional basketball player who played in the NBA and other leagues. His name, Obinna, means "Father's heart". He is a direct descendant of the 19th century Igbo warrior and businessman Duruike Akubugali, hence hails from Obor Autonomous Community in Orlu Urban Local Government Area of Imo State. Career A 6'10" 270 lb center, Ekezie was selected with the 37th overall pick in the 1999 NBA draft by the Vancouver Grizzlies after playing with the Maryland Terrapins from 1995–1999. Obinna prepared for college at Worcester Academy, graduating in 1995. Ekezie played for five NBA teams (1999–2005), and also professionally with Red Star Belgrade (Serbia), Lottomatica Roma (Italy),Dynamo tabs big man Ekezie November 29, 2006 and |
Obinna Eregbu
Obinna Eregbu (born 9 November 1969 in Owerri, Imo State) is a retired Nigerian athlete who competed in the long jump. His name, Obinna, means "''Father´s heart''". He is best known for his gold medal at the 1994 Commonwealth Games. His personal best jump was 8.22 metres, achieved in the qualifying round of the 1994 Commonwealth Games. This ranks him fifth among Nigerian long jumpers, behind Yusuf Alli (8.27 m), Charlton Ehizuelen (8.26 indoor), Paul Emordi (8.25) and George Ogbeide George Ogbeide (born 4 August 1968 in Lagos) is a retired Nigerian long jumper. He won the silver medal at the 1991 Summer Universiade and the gold at the 1991 All-Africa Games. Ogbeide finished fourth in 4 x 100 metres relay at the 1991 Worl ... (8.24) Achievements References External links * 1969 births Living people Sportspeople from Owerri Nigerian male long jumpers Igbo sportspeople Athletes (track and field) at the 1994 Commonwealth Games Commonwealth Games gold medall ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Obinna Chidoka
Rt. Hon. Obinna Chidoka (born January 7, 1974) is an indigene of Obosi, Idemili North Local Government Area of Anambra State, Nigeria. He is a sociology graduate of the University of Lagos and an honorable member of the House of Representatives, representing Idemili North and Idemili South Federal Constituency in the 8th Nigerian National Assembly. He is the Chairman of the House Committee on Environment and Habitat. House Committee Membership In addition to being the chairman of the House Committee on Environment and Habitat, he is a member of the House Committees on Aviation Aviation includes the activities surrounding mechanical flight and the aircraft industry. ''Aircraft'' includes fixed-wing and rotary-wing types, morphable wings, wing-less lifting bodies, as well as lighter-than-air craft such as hot air ..., Constituency Outreach, Industry, Petroleum (Downstream), Youth and Social Development, Culture & Tourism, and Local Content in the 8th Assembly. ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Obinna Nwachukwu
Obinna Nwachukwu (born 18 January 1992) is a Nigerian international footballer who plays for Heartland, as a midfielder. Career Nwachukwu has played club football for Heartland. He made his international debut for Nigeria Nigeria ( ), , ig, Naìjíríyà, yo, Nàìjíríà, pcm, Naijá , ff, Naajeeriya, kcg, Naijeriya officially the Federal Republic of Nigeria, is a country in West Africa. It is situated between the Sahel to the north and the Gulf o ... in 2012. References 1992 births Living people Nigerian men's footballers Nigeria men's international footballers Men's association football midfielders {{Nigeria-footy-midfielder-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Mikel John Obi
Mikel John Obi (born John Michael Nchekwube Obinna; 22 April 1987) is a Nigerian former professional footballer who played as a defensive midfielder. Mikel began his career with local club Plateau United, before joining Norwegian club Lyn at the age of 17 in 2004. In 2006, he made a controversial transfer to English club Chelsea after Manchester United claimed they had already signed him. He stayed with Chelsea for 11 years, before moving to China with Tianjin TEDA in 2017. After two years in China, he returned to England on a short-term deal with Middlesbrough, before joining Trabzonspor on a free transfer in July 2019. Mikel moved back to England in August 2020 joining Stoke City. In a 14-year international career between 2005 and 2019, he played 91 times for Nigeria, scoring six goals. Early life Mikel was born in Jos, Plateau State, the son of Michael Obi, who runs an inter-state transport company in Jos.Fifield, DominicFather of Chelsea's Mikel John Obi the victim of kid ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Waconzy
Obinna Kelvin Anyanwu (born in Port Harcourt, Rivers State, Nigeria), better known by stage name Waconzy, is a singer, songwriter, record producer and philanthropist with family roots in Umuahia, Abia State. He is the founder of Dv8 Media and the Waconzy Foundation. He rose to prominence in 2010 with his song "I Celebrate" which appeared on the ''I Celebrate'' album. His second album ''Money Back Guarantee'' was released in 2013. He is currently signed to Dv8 Media. Early life Waconzy was born on 10 August 1983 in Port Harcourt and completed his primary and secondary education there. In 1998, he recorded his first song while he was still in high school. In 2000, Waconzy gained admission into the Federal University of Technology Owerri and graduated in 2005 with a Bachelor of Technology degree in project management. After completing his NYSC service in 2006, Waconzy joined the Project Management Institute in the United States where he was certified a Project Management Profession ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
