Kehinde (Short for Omokehinde) is a given name of Yoruba origin meaning "the second-born of the twins" or the one who comes after Taiwo. Though Taiwo is the firstborn, it is believed that Kehinde is the elder twin, sending Taiwo into the world first to determine if it is time to be born. Notable people with the name include: * Kehinde Andrews, British academic *

Kehinde Sofola Chief Kehinde Sofola, QC, SAN, MON, CON (10 March 1924 – 25 March 2007) was a prominent Nigerian Jurist and Minister of Justice during the Second Nigerian Republic. Early life and career Chief Sofola was born on March 10, 1924 as one o ...

(1924-2007), Nigerian jurist * Kehinde Kamson (born 1961), Nigerian businesswoman *

Stephen K. Amos Stephen Kehinde Amos (born 3 December 1967) is a British stand-up comedian and television personality. A regular on the international comedy circuit, he is known for including his audience members during his shows. He began his career as a co ...

(born 1967), British comedian * Kehinde Aladefa (born 1974), Nigerian hurdler * Kehinde Fadipe (born 1983), British actress *

Kehinde Wiley Kehinde Wiley (born February 28, 1977)"Kehinde Wiley"
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(born 1977), American artist * Kehinde Fatai (born 1990), Nigerian-Romanian footballer *Kayswitch (born 1985), Nigerian artist * Kehinde Babatunde Victor Oladipo (born 1992), better known as Victor Oladipo, American basketball player * Lisa-Kaindé Díaz (born 1994), French-Cuban musician * Kehinde Bankole, Nigerian actress * Kehinde Okunoren (born, 1983), Nigerian fashion designer and businessman, one of The Okunoren Twins *Kehinde Lijadu (born 1948), of Nigerian singing duo the Lijadu Sisters *Temitope Kehinde Ajayi (born 1975) Nigerian, Ekiti State Entrepreneur. Sometimes the name is also used in an Anglicised form as '' Kenny''. Notable people known with this name include: *

Kenny Adeleke Andrew Kehinde "Kenny" Adeleke (born February 10, 1983) is a Nigerian-American professional basketball player who has played 12 seasons in the NBA, Europe, Asia, and Latin America. In 2006–07 he was the top rebounder in the Israel Basketball P ...

(born, 1983), Nigerian-American basketball player *

Kenny Onatolu Olayiwola Kehinde "Kenny" Onatolu (born October 8, 1982) is a former American football linebacker who played in the Canadian Football League and National Football League. He was signed by the Edmonton Eskimos as an undrafted free agent in 2007. He ...

(born 1982), American football player *

Kenny Ogungbe Kehinde "Kenny" Ogungbe, is a Nigerian DJ, music producer, television presenter and music executive. He is the founder and eponym of the label Kennis Music, and is the CEO alongside Dayo "D1" Adeneye. They own Kennis 104.1 F.M, Lagos. Career Toget ...

, Nigerian musician * Kenny Blaq, Nigerian comedian

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