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Femi Babatunde
Fẹ́mi is a common Nigerian given unisex name of Yoruba origin which means "love me". Femi is most commonly a diminutive form of "Olufemi" (or Olúfẹ́mi) which means ''The Lord loves me'' ,("Olú" means Lord, Leader, or the "Prominent one," in the Yoruba language). Olufemi can also be diminutive of Olúwafẹ́mi. Other full forms of the name include Olorunfemi (God loves me), Jesufemi (Jesus loves me), Nifemi (Have my love), Babafemi (Father loves me), Obafemi (The King loves me), Adefemi (Royalty loves me), Ifafemi (Ifa loves me) etc. Notable people bearing the name Acting * Femi Branch, Nigerian actor, director and politician * Femi Taylor, British dancer and actress * Femi Emiola, American actress * Femi Oyeniran, British actor Politics * Femi Fani-Kayode (born 1960), Nigerian politician * Femi Gbaja Biamila (born 1962), Nigerian politician * Femi Oluwole (born 1990), British political activist * Femi Pedro (born 1955), Nigerian politician * Femi Okurounmu, Nigerian ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Nigeria
Nigeria, officially the Federal Republic of Nigeria, is a country in West Africa. It is situated between the Sahel to the north and the Gulf of Guinea in the Atlantic Ocean to the south. It covers an area of . With Demographics of Nigeria, a population of more than 230 million, it is the List of African countries by population, most populous country in Africa, and the List of countries and dependencies by population, world's sixth-most populous country. Nigeria borders Niger in Niger–Nigeria border, the north, Chad in Chad–Nigeria border, the northeast, Cameroon in Cameroon–Nigeria border, the east, and Benin in Benin–Nigeria border, the west. Nigeria is a Federation, federal republic comprising 36 States of Nigeria, states and the Federal Capital Territory, Nigeria, Federal Capital Territory, where its capital, Abuja, is located. The List of Nigerian cities by population, largest city in Nigeria by population is Lagos, one of the largest List of largest cities, metr ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Femi Joseph
Joseph Femi Olatubosun (born December 21, 1990, in Kawo, Kaduna State) is a Nigerian footballer. Career Olatubosun began his career with Pepsi Football Academy and joined on 6 November 2008 to Liberty Professionals F.C. He left Liberty Professionals F.C. on 21 February 2009 and signed with Girabola Club Caála. In January 2010 he was sold by Liberty Professionals. International career He is a former member of the Nigeria national under-17 football team and represented the team in an 8 Nations Tournament in South Korea South Korea, officially the Republic of Korea (ROK), is a country in East Asia. It constitutes the southern half of the Korea, Korean Peninsula and borders North Korea along the Korean Demilitarized Zone, with the Yellow Sea to the west and t .... References 1990 births Living people Nigerian men's footballers Nigerian expatriate men's footballers Expatriate men's footballers in Ghana Académica Petróleos do Lobito players C.R. Caála players ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
La Fémis
La Fémis (French: ''École nationale supérieure des Métiers de l'Image et du Son''; "National Institute for Professional Image and Sound", formerly known as the Institut des hautes études cinématographiques, IDHEC) is a French grande école and the film and television school of PSL Research University. ''FEMIS'' () is an acronym for ''Fondation européenne pour les Métiers de l'Image et du Son'' ("European Foundation for the Professions of Image and Sound"). Based in Paris, it offers courses balanced between artistic research, professional development and technical training. History From 1944 to 1985, the IDHEC ( Institut des hautes études cinématographiques) was the main French film school — training 1,439 French and foreign film professionals. In 1985, the school was restructured under the supervision of the then Minister of Culture Jack Lang and La Fémis was created in 1986. Originally, scriptwriter Jean-Claude Carrière was its president and Jack Gajos wa ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Femi Temowo
Femi Temowo (born 15 September 1976) is a Nigerian-born British jazz guitarist, musical director, producer, and broadcaster. Career Temowo was born in 1976 in Akure Akure is a city in south-western Nigeria. It is the Capital city, capital and largest city of Ondo State. The city had a population of 403,000 as of the 2006 population census. Its current population is estimated at 774,000.Premier Gospel radio station. Temowo released his debut solo album, ''Quiet Storm'', in 2006 on his label, Femitone Music. He explains that while connected to his Nigerian roots, he was exploring his cultural backgr ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Femi John Femi
Femi John Femi (born 30 December 1945) is the first qualified helicopter pilot to be appointed as the Chief of Air Staff of the Nigerian Air Force. Early life Femi was born on 30 December 1945 in Egbeda–Kabba, Kogi State. He enlisted into the NAF as an officer cadet on 1 July 1965. He proceeded to Germany for his pilot training after his basic military training. He qualified as a helicopter pilot in March 1967 and was commissioned Second Lieutenant on his return to Nigeria on 1 June 1967. Air force career Femi enlisted into the NAF as an officer cadet on 1 July 1965. He proceeded to Germany for his pilot training after his basic military training. He qualified as a helicopter pilot in March 1967 and was commissioned Second Lieutenant on his return to Nigeria on 1 June 1967. Other courses attended by Air Vice Marshal Femi include a flying training course on the Alouette helicopter at Ikeja in 1973; a conversion course on the DO-27 in Kaduna in 1973; a flying course on the BO ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Femi Kuti
Olufela Olufemi Anikulapo Kuti (born 16 June 1962), popularly known as Femi Kuti, is a Nigerian musician born in London and raised in Lagos. He is the eldest son of Afrobeat pioneer Fela Kuti and a grandchild of political campaigner, women's rights activist and traditional aristocrat Funmilayo Ransome-Kuti. Femi Kuti began his musical career playing in his father's band, Egypt 80. In 1986, Femi started his own band, Positive Force, establishing himself as an artist independent of his father's legacy. Biography Femi Anikulapo Kuti was born in London to Fela and Remilekun (Remi) Ransome-Kuti (née Taylor; 1941-2000), and grew up in the former Nigerian capital, Lagos. His mother soon left his father, taking Femi to live with her. In 1977, however, Femi chose to move in with his father. Femi started playing the saxophone at the age of 15 and eventually became a member of his father's band. He studied at Baptist Academy and Igbobi College. Like his father, Femi has made commi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Femi Otedola
Olufemi Peter Otedola (born 4 November 1962) is a Nigerian businessman and philanthropist. He is the former chairman of Forte Oil PLC, and is the current executive chairman of Geregu Power PLC. Femi Otedola made his first fortune in commodities before selling his shares in Forte Oil to invest in the energy business. Otedola is chairman of Geregu Power, a power generation business, and owns more than 70% of the shares. During 2022 and 2023 Otedola sold down a Geregu stake that was once more than 95% to bring on institutional investors, investors in Geregu include the Nigerian government, the Afrexim Fund for Export Development in Africa and the State Grid Corporation of China. He also owns properties in Lagos, Dubai, London and Monaco, and holds shares in Zenith Bank and FBN Holdings. Otedola is also the founder of Zenon Petroleum and Gas Ltd, and the owner of a number of other businesses across shipping, real estate and finance. Early life Otedola was born in Ibadan, the c ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Femi Falana
Femi Falana, (born 20 May 1958) is a Nigerian lawyer and human right activist. He is the father of a Nigerian rapper Folarin Falana popularly known as Falz. Falana is a welll-known activist for human rights, always trying to show empathy to people who are oppressed. He is well known for opposing oppression, from successive military authorities. Early life and education Femi Falana was born in Ilawe-Ekiti, Ekiti State, Nigeria. He completed his primary education at St. Michael’s School and later attended Sacred Heart Catholic Seminary from 1971 to 1975. He obtained his law degree from Obafemi Awolowo University (formerly University of Ife) in 1981 and was called to the Nigerian Bar in 1982,After finishing his law practice in 2012, Femi Falana became a Senior Advocate in Nigeria. Legal and Activist Career He is a Principal Partner at Falana and Falana Chambers which he runs with his wife, Funmi Falana. He contested and lost the governorship election of Ekiti State ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Caleb Femi
Caleb Femi (born 1990) is a Nigerian-British author, film director, photographer, and former young people's laureate for London. His debut poetry collection, ''Poor'', was awarded a Forward Prize for Poetry. Early life Caleb Femi was born in 1990 in Kano, Nigeria, where he was brought up by his grandmother. When he was seven years old, he moved to join his parents on the North Peckham Estate in London. After leaving school, he studied English at Queen Mary, University of London. Career From 2014 to 2016, Femi taught English at a secondary school in Tottenham. In 2016, he was chosen as the first young people's laureate for London. On 30 July 2020, he published his debut poetry collection, entitled ''Poor'', which won the Forward Prize's Felix Dennis Prize for Best First Collection in October 2021. Filmography Femi has so far made and released four short films, serving as writer/director on each: * ''And They Knew Light'' (2017) * ''Wishbone'' (2018) * ''Secret Life of G ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Femi Oke
Femi Oke ( ; born 30 June 1966) is a British television presenter and journalist. Early life and education Femi Oke was born in London, England, to Nigerian parents of the Yoruba ethnic group. She is a graduate of Birmingham University, where she received a bachelor's degree in English literature and language. Broadcasting career Oke began her career at the age of 14 working as a junior reporter for the United Kingdom's first talk radio station, London Broadcasting Company. During 1992 and 1993, she worked for a cable station called Wire TV. Oke presented several shows for the station, including the popular ''Soap on the Wire'' on a Saturday afternoon, with soap-opera expert Chris Stacey. In the early 1990s, Oke presented the BBC's flagship educational science programme Science in Action and was also a presenter of ''Top of the Pops''. She has also worked for London Weekend Television (1995–1999), Men & Motors (1998–1999) and Carlton Television (1994–1995). She is a ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Femi Oguns
Olufemi Temitope Ogunsanwo (born 28 October 1977), known as Femi Oguns, is a prominent British agent and former actor who founded Identity School of Acting and Identity Agency Group. Background Femi Oguns obtained a joint honours degree in Race and Culture and Performing Arts at university, after previously attending drama school. It was here he drew on personal experience and longed to create a drama school which would give actors of all ethnicities the platform to express themselves to their fullest, and so founded Identity School of Acting in October 2003. Oguns' achievements have led to a series of high-profile commendations; in 2010 he was named as a UK Film Council Breakthrough Brit in the fields of Acting and Writing. In 2014, Oguns was appointed Member of the Order of the British Empire (MBE) for his services to the acting industry, and in 2017 he was the first agent in the UK to be awarded with a special jury prize by the British Independent Film Award (BIFA) for ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Femi Euba
Femi Euba (born April 1939) is a Nigerian actor, writer, and dramatist, who has published numerous works of drama, theory, and fiction. His work as a theatre practitioner encompasses acting, playwriting, and directing. Among the topics of his plays is Yoruba culture. Education and career Born in Lagos, Nigeria, the son Alphaeus Sobiyi Euba and Winifred Remilekun Euba (''née'' Dawodu), Femi Euba studied acting in England at the Rose Bruford College of Speech and Drama, earning a diploma in 1965, after which he appeared in many shows on the London stage, including the 1966 Royal Court Theatre productions of Wole Soyinka's '' The Lion and the Jewel'' (as Lakunle the Schoolteacher), and Shakespeare's ''Macbeth'', with the late Sir Alec Guinness as Macbeth and the late Simone Signoret as Lady Macbeth, directed by William Gaskill. Euba left London in 1970 to study Playwriting and Dramatic Literature at the Yale School of Drama, where his received an MFA in 1973. In 1980–82, he wen ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
