Obafemi is both a surname and a given name. Notable people with the name include:
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Abiodun Obafemi (born 1973), Nigerian footballer
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Michael Obafemi (born 2000), Irish footballer
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Obafemi Anibaba, Nigerian civil servant and businessman
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Obafemi Awolowo (1909–1987), Nigerian politician and leader
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Obafemi Ayanbadejo (born 1975), American football fullback
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Obafemi Lasode (born 1955), Nigerian actor
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Obafemi Martins (born 1984), Nigerian football player
See also
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Obafemi Awolowo University
Obafemi Awolowo University (OAU) is a federal government-owned university that is located in the ancient city of Ile-Ife, Osun State, Nigeria. The university was founded in 1961 and classes commenced in October 1962 as the University of Ife ...
, a government-owned and operated Nigerian university
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