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Oluwafemi Badejo
Oluwafemi is a given name. Notable people with the name include: * Oluwafemi Junior Ajayi (born 1996), Nigerian footballer *Oluwafemi Ajilore (born 1985), Nigerian footballer * Oluwafemi Ajisafe, Nigerian academic * Oluwafemi Azeez (born 2001), English footballer *Oluwafemi Balogun (born 1987), Nigerian chess player *Oluwafemi Olaiya Balogun (born 1953), Nigerian academic * Oluwafemi Ilesanmi (born 1991), English footballer *Oluwafemi Oyeleye Oluwafemi Oyeleye Nisty (born 21 October 1994) is a Nigerian professional boxer. As an amateur he won a gold medal in the men's welterweight event at the 2015 African Games The 11th African Games took place from September 4–19, 2015 in Bra ... (born 1994), Nigerian boxer * Oluwafemi Seriki (born 2003), English footballer * Adenrele Oluwafemi Edun (born 1981), Nigerian television presenter * Alice Oluwafemi Ayo, Nigerian Paralympian weightlifter * Joseph Oluwafemi Arulefela, Anglican Bishop of Ikale-Ilaje * Mark Oluwafemi Williams (born ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Junior Ajayi
Oluwafemi Junior Ajayi (born 29 January 1996), commonly known as Junior Ajayi, is a Nigerian professional footballer who plays as a striker for Egyptian Premier League club Smouha. He was selected by Nigeria for their 18-man squad for the 2016 Summer Olympics, after helping them qualifying to Rio with his decisive goals. With Nigeria, he won the Olympic bronze medal. Junior Ajayi helped Egyptian giants Al Ahly to secure 2 CAF Champion Leagues, 2019-20 and 2020-21. However, following the arrival of Percy Tau and Luis Miquissone, he was never selected by Pitso Mosimane for matches and demanded Al Ahly to terminate his contract. He eventually found himself in Libyan side Al Nasr-Benghazi. On July 30 2022, Junior Ajayi returned to Egypt by signing for Alexandria based Smouha SC Club career CS Sfaxien Junior Ajayi ELFnan joined Tunisian Sfaxien club in September 2015, he participated in 28 matches in the Tunisian league with a rate of 2388 minutes, scored 10 goals and made seve ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Oluwafemi Ajilore
Ebenezer Oluwafemi Ajilore (born 18 January 1985), also known as Femi, is a Nigerian former professional footballer who played as a midfielder. vice.com He also holds a Ghanaian passport. Femi has often played the role as central defensive midfielder in his clubs. He played with the Nigerian U-23 national team in the and won the silver medal. He made his debut for the Super Eagles against Colombia on 19 November 2008. He was one time the most expensive player in Dutch side |
Oluwafemi Ajisafe
Prof. Micheal Oluwafemi Ajisafe is a Nigerian academic, sport enthusiast and the Board of Trustees (BOT) and Council of Afe Babalola University, Ado-Ekiti (ABUAD), has appointed Prof. Michael O. Ajisafe, as the Acting Vice-Chancellor of the four-year old university with effect from January 5, 2014. This is consequent upon the expiration of the four-year tenure of the pioneer Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Sidi Osho, on January 4, 2014. He was later appointed as the substantive vice chancellor of Afe Babalola University Afe Babalola University (ABUAD) is a private university located in Ado-Ekiti, Ekiti State, Nigeria. It was founded by a lawyer and philanthropist, Afe Babalola, in 2009. Afe Babalola University offers Academic programs in six Colleges: Sciences, ..., Ado Ekiti, Ekiti a position he held between October 1st, 2015 to June 21st, 2019 . He is also the first Professor of Sports Science and Physical Education in Nigeria. Early life and career Ajisafe obtained a Doctorate de ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Femi Azeez
Oluwafemi "Femi" Javier Azeez (born 5 June 2001) is an English professional footballer who plays as a winger and striker for Reading. Career After playing for Northwood under-18's during the 2017–18 season, he made his senior debut for the club towards the end of the season and made 12 appearances for the club in total. He joined Wealdstone in summer 2018, before signing for Hanwell Town on dual registration in December 2018. On 18 September 2019, Reading announced the signing of Azeez to their academy. On 8 February 2020, Azeez joined Bracknell Town on an initial 28-day loan deal. On 2 July 2020, Reading announced that Azeez had signed a new one-year contract with the club. A year later, 2 July 2021, Reading announced that Azeez had signed another one-year contract with the club. He scored his first goal for Reading, and his first professional goal, in a 2-1 win against Preston North End on 14 August 2021. Personal life Azeez was born in England to a Nigerian father and ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Oluwafemi Balogun
Oluwafemi Daniel Balogun (born 1987) is a Nigerian chess player. Chess career In 2016, Balogun won the Africa Zone 4.4 Individual Championship, and as a result he was awarded the title FIDE Master. The following year, Balogun won this event for the second time and qualified to play in the Chess World Cup, held later in the same year in Batumi, Georgia. He was also granted the title International Master for this victory. In the Chess World Cup 2017, Balogun was defeated by World Champion Magnus Carlsen in the first round, becoming the first African to play against a reigning world champion in a competitive match. In 2021 he won the Nigerian chess championships. In the Chess World Cup 2023, he was defeated by Alexandr Predke Alexandr Aleksandrovich Predke (russian: Александр Александрович Предке, ; born 5 January 1994) is a Russian-born Serbian chess grandmaster (2016). Biography Predke started playing chess at the age of seven. He is ... in th ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Oluwafemi Olaiya Balogun
Olufemi Olaiya Balogun (born 19 October 1953) is the former Vice Chancellor of Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta, Nigeria. Early life and career Balogun was born Nureni Balogun in Itoko and raised in Abeokuta, Itoko Township, Ogun State, in the early 50s,the eight child of Saliu Balogun. Nureni attended Adesola High School, Orita Aperin, Ibadan. He enrolled in Form one in the 1968/69 academic session, he earned his degree from University of Ibadan from the department of Animal Biochemistry. He began his Ph.D studies in 1976 at the University of Ibadan and completed it in 1979. University of Ilorin Oluwafemi was appointed lecturer II in December 12, 1979 and resumed work on January 2, 1980 at the University of Ilorin. He became the coordinator of the department of agriculture after he joined the academics staff of the university of Ilorin. He jacked up the internally generated revenue of UNILORIN from around N30 million/annum when he resumed office as DVC to about N200 m ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Femi Ilesanmi
Oluwafemi Abayomi Alaba "Femi" Ilesanmi (born 18 April 1991) is an English semi-professional footballer who plays as a defender for National League club Boreham Wood. Ilesanmi started his career with AFC Wimbledon's youth system, making his first-team debut in 2007 before transferring to Queens Park Rangers in 2008, where he played for the under-18 team. He spent a year at QPR where he also played for the reserve team, before his release. He signed for Isthmian League Premier Division club Ashford Town (Middlesex) in February 2010. His form prompted newly promoted League One club Dagenham & Redbridge to sign him in May 2010. He spent three months on loan at Conference Premier club Histon in 2010. Ilesanmi spent four years with Dagenham & Redbridge before joining York City in May 2014, where he played for two seasons before being released. Club career Early career Ilesanmi was born in Southwark, London to Nigerian parents. He started his career with AFC Wimbledon in their youth ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Oluwafemi Oyeleye
Oluwafemi Oyeleye Nisty (born 21 October 1994) is a Nigerian professional boxer. As an amateur he won a gold medal in the men's welterweight event at the 2015 African Games The 11th African Games took place from September 4–19, 2015 in Brazzaville, Republic of the Congo. This edition marked the 50th anniversary of the Games, as well as their return to Brazzaville, which hosted the first edition in 1965. Host aw .... Professional career Oyeleye signed his professional contract with Mayweather Promotions in November 2016. On 26 September 2018, he signed JAB Management International Inc. Professional boxing record References External links * * {{DEFAULTSORT:Oyeleye, Oluwafemi 1994 births Living people Boxers from Lagos Nigerian male boxers African Games medalists in boxing African Games gold medalists for Nigeria Competitors at the 2015 African Games Welterweight boxers ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Femi Seriki
Oluwafemi "Femi" Ibrahim Seriki (born 28 April 2003) is an English professional footballer who plays as a wing-back for. club Sheffield United. Club career Seriki is a product of Bury's academy and had a couple of appearances on their bench before Bury left the English football league in 2019. He transferred to Sheffield United on 26 September 2019. He made his professional debut with Sheffield United as a late sub in a 1–0 Premier League loss to Newcastle United on 19 May 2021. Two days later he signed his first professional contract. On 12 August 2021, Seriki joined Sheffield United's sister club Beerschot on a season-long loan deal. In November 2021, it was revealed that Seriki had been recalled from his loan spell. On 22 March 2022, Seriki joined National League North side Boston United Boston United Football Club is a semi-professional association football club based in Boston, Lincolnshire, England. The club participates in the National League North, at t ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Denrele Edun
Adenrele Oluwafemi Edun popularly known as Denrele (born 3 June 1981), is a Nigerian television presenter, actor, model, and dancer who has been recognized with many awards including The Best TV Personality at the NEAs in New York 2011, Dynamix Award for Best Youth TV Personality 2006/2007/2008, The Future Award for Best Producer 2007. Early life Denrele was born in Hamburg, Germany, to a Yoruba father and an Indian-Mauritian mother. He is the only son and has two sisters. He grew up in Germany and came to Nigeria when he was five where he attended St Gregory's College, Ikoyi and the University of Lagos. He was Lead dancer/choreographer for "The Iroko Band' managed by filmmaker, Dr Ola Balogun and later became a Backup dancer for LexyDoo, Ruggedman, Jazzman Olofin, 2Shotz, Lady Di and also "Stage Shakers". Career Denrele is known for his fashion style and personality. He started his television career as an actor at eleven when he played a presenter/producer on NTA Network ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Alice Oluwafemi Ayo
Alice Oluwafemi Ayo, a Nigerian paralympian who broke the world record for World Para Powerlifting Championships in Mexico and in Dubai. Career On 2 December 2017, she emerged the winner during the Championship competition in Mexico after lifting 140 kg in her first three attempt and on the fourth attempt, she broke the world record of 144 kg her compatriot set in 2014 with a 145 kg lift. In January 2018, at the 9th Fazza World Para Powerlifting World Cup in Dubai, she broke her own record by a one kilogram and she made an attempt to lift 149 kg and failed. References Living people Year of birth missing (living people) Place of birth missing (living people) Paralympic powerlifters for Nigeria Nigerian female powerlifters Nigerian female weightlifters Yoruba sportswomen 21st-century Nigerian women {{Nigeria-weightlifting-bio-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Joseph Oluwafemi Arulefela
Joseph Oluwafemi Arulefela was the Anglican Bishop of Ikale-Ilaje in Province One of the Church of Nigeria in 2000. Arulefela was consecrated as Bishop of Ikale-Ilaje on 25 January 1999. Publications Arulefela, J. O. (1990). ''Baptism: A biblical interpretation''. Ibadan: Impact Publishers Nigeria. Arulefela, J. O. (1977). ''The covenant in the Old Testament and Yoruba culture''. Arulefela, J. O. (1988). ''Covenant in the Old Testament and in Yorubaland''. Ibadan: Daystar Press. Arulefela, J. O. (1980). ''An analysis of the biblical and the Yoruba concepts of covenant: With implications for the Christian education of Yoruba Christians''. Arulefela, J. O. (1990). ''Church vestments''. Ilorin [Nigeria: Government Press. Arulefela, J. O. (1993). ''The pastor's wife''. Ibadan, Oyo State, Nigeria: Gird Publications. References Anglican bishops of On the Coast 21st-century Anglican bishops in Nigeria Nigerian Anglicans {{Nigeria-Anglican-bishop-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
