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Azubuike Nmerukini
Azubuike is both a given name and a surname. It may refer to: Given name * Azubuike Egwuekwe (born 1989), Nigerian football defender *Azubuike Ihejirika (born 1956), Nigerian general *Azubuike Ishiekwene (born 1965), Nigerian newspaper journalist * Azubuike Okechukwu (born 1997), Nigerian football midfielder *Azubuike Oliseh (born 1978), Nigerian football midfielder Surname * Chibuzor Azubuike (born 1986), Nigerian rapper, known by stage name Phyno *Kelenna Azubuike (born 1983), American basketball player * Martins Azubuike, Nigerian politician *Owen Azubuike (c. 1947 – 2016), Nigerian bishop *Udoka Azubuike Udoka Timothy Azubuike (; born September 17, 1999) is a Nigerian-American professional basketball player for the Utah Jazz of the National Basketball Association (NBA). He played college basketball for the Kansas Jayhawks men's basketball, Kansas ... (born 1999), American basketball player See also * * Azubu, a defunct game streaming website {{given name, type=both ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Given Name
A given name (also known as a forename or first name) is the part of a personal name quoted in that identifies a person, potentially with a middle name as well, and differentiates that person from the other members of a group (typically a family or clan A clan is a group of people united by actual or perceived kinship and descent. Even if lineage details are unknown, clans may claim descent from founding member or apical ancestor. Clans, in indigenous societies, tend to be endogamous, mea ...) who have a common surname. The term ''given name'' refers to a name usually bestowed at or close to the time of birth, usually by the parents of the newborn. A ''Christian name'' is the first name which is given at baptism, in Christian custom. In informal situations, given names are often used in a familiar and friendly manner. In more formal situations, a person's surname is more commonly used. The idioms 'on a first-name basis' and 'being on first-name terms' refer to the ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Surname
In some cultures, a surname, family name, or last name is the portion of one's personal name that indicates one's family, tribe or community. Practices vary by culture. The family name may be placed at either the start of a person's full name, as the forename, or at the end; the number of surnames given to an individual also varies. As the surname indicates genetic inheritance, all members of a family unit may have identical surnames or there may be variations; for example, a woman might marry and have a child, but later remarry and have another child by a different father, and as such both children could have different surnames. It is common to see two or more words in a surname, such as in compound surnames. Compound surnames can be composed of separate names, such as in traditional Spanish culture, they can be hyphenated together, or may contain prefixes. Using names has been documented in even the oldest historical records. Examples of surnames are documented in the 11th ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Azubuike Egwuekwe
Azubuike Emanuel Egwuekwe (born 16 July 1989) is a Nigerian professional footballer who plays for Rivers United as a centre back. Club career Born in Lafia, Egwuekwe has played club football for Nasarawa United, Yerima Strikers, Warri Wolves, KuPS and SuperSport United. After a year at Libyan club Al-Nasr Benghazi, Egwuekwe returned to Nigeria and joined Rivers United in September 2019. International career He made his international debut for Nigeria in 2012, and has appeared in FIFA World Cup qualifying matches. He was called up to Nigeria's 23-man squad for the 2013 Africa Cup of Nations. He was also selected for Nigeria's squad at the 2013 FIFA Confederations Cup, and the 2014 African Nations Championship. Honours Orders * Member of the Order of the Niger Nigeria became an independent country on 1 October 1960 and in 1963 became the Federal Republic of Nigeria Nigeria ( ), , ig, Naìjíríyà, yo, Nàìjíríà, pcm, Naijá , ff, Naajeeriya, kcg, Nai ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Azubuike Ihejirika
Azubuike Ihejirika, (born 13 February 1956) is a retired Nigerian Army Lieutenant general and former Chief of Army Staff. Early life and education Ihejirika was born on February 13, 1956, in Isuikwuato Local Government Area of Abia State, Southeastern Nigeria. He was educated at Williams Memorial High School in Afugiri, a town in Umuahia North, Abia State where he obtained a London General Certificate in 1975, as well as the West African Senior School Certificate Examination with a grade I distinction. He is a member of the 18th Regular Combatant Course of the Nigerian Defence Academy, Kaduna and was commissioned Second Lieutenant in December 1977 into the Corps of Nigerian Army Engineers (NAE). Ihejirika holds a BSc (Hons) in Quantity Survey from the Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria and is an alumnus of military institutions such as the Command and Staff College, Jajii and the National War College. Military career Ihejirika was on the Directing Staff at the Command and Sta ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Azubuike Ishiekwene
Azubuike Ishiekwene (also known as Azu from his weekly column, born February 19, 1965) was the former executive director of ''Punch Nigeria'' Early life and education Azubuike was born in Port Harcourt, Rivers State. He attended Christ The King Primary School, Ajegunle, Lagos (1972–1978); Gaskiya College, Cardoso, Ijora, Badiya, Lagos (1978/79 - 1983) for School Certificate; Jibril Martins Memorial Grammar School, Iponri, Lagos (1983–1985) for HSC. Ishiekwene attended the University of Lagos (Mass Communication) from 1985 to 1988 receiving his B.Sc. in Mass Communications and from 2003 to 2005, earned his Master's degree in Public Administration and International Affairs from the University of Lagos. He holds a master's degree in Public Administration and International Affairs from University of Lagos and a BSc in Mass Communications. Career Azu joined ''Punch'' in 1989 (after being an intern in 1986) and has at various times been staff reporter, investigative reporter, feat ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Azubuike Okechukwu
Azubuike Godson Okechukwu (born 19 April 1997) is a Nigerian professional footballer who plays as a midfielder for TFF First League club Çaykur Rizespor. Club career Born in Katsina, Okechukwu has played club football for Bayelsa United and Yeni Malatyaspor. On 19 August 2018, Okechukwu joined Egyptian Premier League side Pyramids FC. In January 2019, he joined Çaykur Rizespor on loan until the end of the season. On 10 July 2019, İstanbul Başakşehir confirmed, that they had signed Okechukwu on a season-long loan deal. He won the Turkish championship with the club. In August 2020, Okechukwu signed a permanent contract with İstanbul Başakşehir. In July 2021 he moved on loan to Sivasspor Sivasspor Kulübü, known as Demir Grup Sivasspor due to sponsorship reasons, is a Turkish sports club based in Sivas. The primary department of the club is men's football. Formed in 1967, its football department competes in Süper Lig, as of 20 .... He moved on loan to Yeni Mala ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Azubuike Oliseh
Azubuike Cosmas Sunday Oliseh Jr. (born 18 November 1978) is a Nigerian former football midfielder. He last played for Ermis Aradippou in the Cypriot First Division. He is the younger brother of retired Nigeria captain Sunday Oliseh and the older brother of the former AS Nancy and QPR midfielder Egutu Oliseh; another brother is Churchill Oliseh and his nephew is Sekou Oliseh. Azubuike joined his compatriots Celestine Babayaro and James Obiorah at Anderlecht, as a 16-year-old. Looking for regular first team action, Oliseh was loaned out to Royal Antwerp for the 1998–99 season, before moving to the Dutch Eredivisie The Eredivisie (; ''"Honour Division"'' or ''"Premier Division"'') is the highest level of professional football in the Netherlands. The league was founded in 1956, two years after the start of professional football in the Netherlands. It is ... the following year. References * * 1978 births Living people Nigerian footballers Association footba ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Chibuzor Azubuike
Chibuzor Nelson Azubuike (born 9 October 1986), populary known as Phyno Fino, is a Nigerian rapper, singer, songwriter and record producer. He started his music career as a producer in 2003, and is renowned for rapping in the Igbo language. His debut studio album '' No Guts No Glory'' was released in 2014. It was supported by four singles: "Ghost Mode", "Man of the Year", "Parcel" and "O Set". Before that he recorded singles like "What are you waiting for" and " Multiply" featuring M.I, Mr. Raw, Timaya and M.I Phyno has worked with artists such as Olamide, Wizkid, Davido, Timaya, Flavour, Ruggedman, Bracket, J. Martins and Mr Raw. Life and music career Although a native of Anambra State, Chibuzor Nelson Azubuike was born and raised in Enugu State. His stage name, given to him by one of his high school friend, was derived from the word phenomenal. Phyno developed an interest for music production during his secondary school days. He initially wanted to become a pilot, bu ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Phyno
Chibuzor Nelson Azubuike (born 9 October 1986), populary known as Phyno Fino, is a Nigerian rapper, singer, songwriter and record producer. He started his music career as a producer in 2003, and is renowned for rapping in the Igbo language. His debut studio album '' No Guts No Glory'' was released in 2014. It was supported by four singles: "Ghost Mode", "Man of the Year", "Parcel" and "O Set". Before that he recorded singles like "What are you waiting for" and " Multiply" featuring M.I, Mr. Raw, Timaya and M.I Phyno has worked with artists such as Olamide, Wizkid, Davido, Timaya, Flavour, Ruggedman, Bracket, J. Martins and Mr Raw. Life and music career Although a native of Anambra State, Chibuzor Nelson Azubuike was born and raised in Enugu State. His stage name, given to him by one of his high school friend, was derived from the word phenomenal. Phyno developed an interest for music production during his secondary school days. He initially wanted to become a pilot, but ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kelenna Azubuike
Kelenna David Azubuike (born 16 December 1983) is a British-Nigerian-American former professional basketball player and currently the Golden State Warriors television analyst on NBC Sports Bay Area. Born in London, England and raised in Tulsa, Oklahoma, Azubuike became a standout player during his play at Victory Christian High School, and was eventually recruited to play for the Wildcats of the University of Kentucky. After finishing his junior season in college, Azubuike declared himself eligible for the 2005 NBA Draft, eventually going undrafted that year. Azubuike then played for the Fort Worth Flyers of the NBA Development League, leading the league in scoring during the 2006–07 season and eventually being called up to play for the Golden State Warriors. Early years Azubuike was born in London, England, to Nigerian parents Kenneth and Chi Azubuike. His parents were doctors and had moved to London for work. Azubuike relocated with his family to Tulsa, Oklahoma, in 1989 when ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Martins Azubuike
Martins Azubuike is a Nigerian politician who served as the 5th Speaker Speaker may refer to: Society and politics * Speaker (politics), the presiding officer in a legislative assembly * Public speaker, one who gives a speech or lecture * A person producing speech: the producer of a given utterance, especially: ** In ... of the Abia State House of Assembly after he was elected on June 11, 2015. He had previously served as a Member of the House, representing Isiala Ngwa North Constituency. He was succeeded as Speaker by Kennedy Njoku following his impeachment by members of the House. References Igbo politicians Living people People from Abia State Year of birth missing (living people) {{Abia State-politician-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Owen Azubuike
Owen Azubuike (c. 1947 – 18 July 2016) was the Anglican Bishop of Isiala-Ngwa in Aba Province of the Church of Nigeria. Azubuike was elected as the first Bishop of Isiala-Ngwa on March 4, 2007. He died on 18 July 2016, aged 69. References 2016 deaths Anglican bishops of Isiala-Ngwa 21st-century Anglican bishops in Nigeria Nigerian Anglicans {{Nigeria-Anglican-bishop-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
