Alakija is a surname 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. Notable people with the surname include:
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Adeyemo Alakija
Oloye Sir Adeyemo Alakija, (25 May 1884 – 10 May 1952) was a Nigerian lawyer, politician and businessman. He served as a member of the Nigerian legislative council for nine years starting in 1933. In 1942, he became a member of the governor' ...
(1884–1952), Nigerian lawyer, politician and businessman
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Aduke Alakija
Jaiyeola Aduke Alakija (March 1921 – March 2016) was a Nigerian welfare officer, lawyer and diplomat who was the country's ambassador to Sweden from 1984 to 1987. She was also a former president of the International Federation of Women Lawyers.
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(1921–2016), Nigerian lawyer and diplomat
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Tejumade Alakija (1925–2013), Nigeria civil servant and educator
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Danielle Alakija (born 1996), Fijian athlete
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Folorunsho Alakija
Folorunsho Alakija (born 15 July 1951) is a Nigerian billionaire businesswoman and philanthropist. She is involved in the fashion, oil, real estate and printing industries. She is the Group Managing Director of The Rose of Sharon Group which ...
(born 1951), Nigerian businesswoman
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Rotimi Alakija
Rotimi Alakija (born 16 October 1980), better known as DJ Xclusive, is a Nigerian disc jockey, record producer and recording artist.
Early life
Rotimi Alakija was born in England to Nigerian parents. At an early age, he moved back to Nigeria ...
, British DJ
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Yoruba-language surnames