Adélékè is both a surname and a given name of
Yoruba
The Yoruba people (, , ) are a West African ethnic group that mainly inhabit parts of Nigeria, Benin, and Togo. The areas of these countries primarily inhabited by Yoruba are often collectively referred to as Yorubaland. The Yoruba constitute ...
origin, meaning "the crown or royalty triumphs".
Notable people with the name include:
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Davido
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(David Adedeji Adeleke, born 1992), Nigerian singer, songwriter and record producer
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Isiaka Adeleke (1955–2017), Nigerian politician
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Ademola Adeleke
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(born 1960), Nigerian politician
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Adedeji Adeleke
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(born 1957) president of
Adeleke University
Adeleke University is a private owned institution, located in Ede, one of the popular town in Osun State, southwestern Region Nigeria. It was established by Chief Adedeji Adeleke through the Springtime Development Foundation (SDF), a philanthro ...
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Kenny Adeleke
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(born 1983), Nigerian basketball player
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Adeleke Mamora
Adeleke Olorunnimbe Mamora (born 16 February 1953) is a Nigerian politician, who is currently the Minister of Science and Technology, he previously served has Minister of State of Health of Nigeria. He was elected Senator for the Lagos East con ...
(born 1953), Nigerian politician
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Seyi Adeleke
Seyi Adeleke (born 17 November 1991) is a Nigerian professional footballer who plays as a left-back or midfielder.
He signed his first professional contract for Lazio and was loaned to Pergocrema, Salernitana and FC Biel-Bienne, before moving ...
(born 1991), Nigerian footballer
Adélékè is a popular Yoruba name, similar to that of Johnson or Jones or Smith with Caucasians or Europeans. The name Adélékè actually tells a story of what circumstances arose, in order for triumph to occur. Simply put: Adélékè is "the home of the Crown of Crowns, that sojourned, fought and won wars and battles through logical strategy, attention to detail and determination. Adélékè studies others, understanding their strengths and weaknesses, taking these into consideration, in order to win the war/battle. Upon completion of this task, the Crown returns home from battles and wars, all is still well."
The Yorùbá people are mostly associated by state, meaning that an Adélékè in Abuja state might not be related to an Adélékè in Lagos state; just as Boris Johnson is not necessarily related to Magic Johnson.
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