Gbenga Ogunbowale
Gbénga is a first name or surname among the Yoruba language, Yoruba speaking tribe of Nigeria. It means ''lift me up'' or ''lift higher''. It can also be translated to mean ''Elevate''. Notable people with this name Given name * Gbenga Adeboye (1959–2003), Nigerian entertainer * Gbenga Adeyinka, Nigerian comedian * Gbenga Agbenugba (pseudonym of Ola Opesan, born 1966), Nigerian-British writer, journalist and educationist * Gbenga Akinnagbe (born 1978), American actor * Gbenga Aluko (born 1963), Nigerian politician * Gbenga Arokoyo (born 1992), Nigerian footballer * Gbenga Bareehu Ashafa (born 1955), Nigerian politician * Gbenga Daniel (born 1956), Nigerian politician * Ben Folami, Gbenga Tai "Ben" Folami (born 1999), Australian footballer * Gbenga Elegbeleye (born 1964), Nigerian sports administrator and politician * Gbenga Ogunniya (born 1949), Nigerian politician * Gbenga Toyosi Olawepo (born 1965), Nigerian activist * Gbenga Oloukun (born 1983), Nigerian boxer * Gbenga Om ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Yoruba Language
Yoruba (, ; Yor. ) is a Niger–Congo languages, Niger-Congo language that is spoken in West Africa, primarily in South West (Nigeria), Southwestern and Middle Belt, Central Nigeria, Benin, and parts of Togo. It is spoken by the Yoruba people. Yoruba speakers number roughly 50 million, including around 2 million second-language or L2 speakers. As a pluricentric language, it is primarily spoken in a dialectal area spanning Nigeria, Benin, and Togo with smaller migrated communities in Côte d'Ivoire, Sierra Leone and The Gambia. Yoruba vocabulary is also used in African diaspora religions such as the Afro-Brazilian religion of Candomblé, the Caribbean religion of Santería in the form of the liturgical Lucumí language, and various Afro-American religions of North America. Most modern practitioners of these religions in the Americas are not fluent in the Yoruba language, yet they still use Yoruba words and phrases for songs or chants—rooted in cultural traditions. For such pra ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Ben Folami
Gbenga Tai "Ben" Folami (born 8 June 1999) is an Australian professional soccer player who plays as a winger for Adelaide United and the Australia national team. Club career Ipswich Town Born in Sydney, Folami joined Ipswich Town's academy in 2015, having previously played for the Football NSW Institute and the Sutherland Sharks at youth level. After working his way through the youth system at Portman Road, he went on to make his full senior debut in a 2–1 defeat against Crystal Palace in the EFL Cup second round on 22 August 2017. He made his league debut for the club on 2 April 2018 in a 2–2 draw against Millwall. In May 2018, Folami signed a new three-year contract at Ipswich until 2021. On 14 January 2019, Folami tore his achilles tendon during an under-23 match against Cardiff City, ruling him out for the remainder of the season. Following his recovery from injury Folami appeared for Ipswich's under-23 side before returning to first-team action on 12 November 2019 ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Gbenga Sesan
Oluwagbenga Olabisi Sesan (born 27 July 1977) is a Nigerian social entrepreneur known for his contributions to the field of ICT. Early life and education Sesan was born on July 27, 1977 in Akure, Ondo, Nigeria. He graduated as an Electronic and Electrical Engineer at Obafemi Awolowo University in 2002. Sesan proceeded to Lagos Business School, where he studied at the Executive Education programs. Career Sesan is a former member of the United Nations Committee of eLeaders on Youth and ICT. He is also a CyberStewards Fellow, Crans Montana Forum Fellow, Archbishop Desmond Tutu Leadership Fellow, 2007 Ashoka Fellow, Our Common Future and Cordes Fellow. Sesan served as a member of the Presidential committees on Harmonization of Information Technology, Telecommunications and Broadcasting Sectors (2006), and Roadmap for the Achievement of Accelerated Universal Broadband Infrastructure and Services Provision (2013). In 2016, Gbenga revealed that at the end of 2017, he would hand o ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Gbenga Salu
Oluwagbenga Adedoyin Salu , who is simply known as Gbenga Salu, is a Nigerian film director, film editor and visual effects artist. He has won and also has been nominated for several awards for his music video productions. He is married to Temitope-Gbenga Salu (née Oshofisan) who is also a graduate of accounting from the University of Lagos. She is also a professional actress, voice over artiste and writer. He is based in Ontario, Canada. On December 22, 2024, Gbenga Salu released ''A Christmas Story in Kingston'', a heartwarming short film set in Kingston, Ontario. The film follows a teenager and her friends as they navigate the holiday season, capturing themes of family, community, and the magic of Christmas. Praised for its relatable storytelling and festive charm, the film highlights Salu’s talent for creating meaningful and culturally rich narratives. The film was produced by Temitope Salu, written and directed by Gbenga Salu, and released under their Ontario-based film ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Gbenga Omotoso
Gbenga Omotoso (born November 11, 1961) is a journalist, writer and columnist. He was the editor at ''The Nation'' newspaper until he was appointed as the Commissioner in charge of the Lagos State Ministry of Information and Strategy. He was sworn in 2019 by the Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu. His tenure ended in 2023 after the first term of Mr Babajide Sanwo-olu. He was re-appointed as the commissioner for information and strategy and sworn in 2023 by the governor Early life Omotoso was born on November 11, 1961. He is from Osun State, South West, Nigeria. He graduated from the University of Benin in 1984 where he received his B.A. in English and Literature. He proceeded with a Masters in Public and International Affairs at the University of Lagos, Akoka, which he completed in 2007. Career Omotoso has spent 35 years in the media. He started as a trainee sub-editor at ''The Guardian'' newspaper. He later became the deputy editor of ''Guardian Express'' from wh ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Gbenga Oloukun
Gbenga Oluokun (born 14 June 1983) is a boxer from Nigeria, who participated in the 2004 Summer Olympics for his native country. He has faced former world champions and contenders Manuel Charr, Lamon Brewster, Kubrat Pulev, Robert Helenius, Carlos Takam, Vyacheslav Glazkov, and Mariusz Wach. Amateur In 2003, he captured the gold medal in his weight division at the All-Africa Games in Abuja, Nigeria vs Egypt's Mohamed Aly. At the Olympics 2004, he was defeated in the round of sixteen of the super heavyweight (over 91 kg) division by Italy's eventual runner-up Roberto Cammarelle. Professional He turned pro afterwards and won 16 fights before being upset by Manuel Charr in 2009. Professional boxing record , - , align="center" colspan=8, 19 Wins (12 knockouts, 7 decisions), 14 Losses (6 knockouts, 8 decision, - , align="center" style="border-style: none none solid solid; background: #e3e3e3", Result , align="center" style="border-style: none none solid solid; background ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Gbenga Toyosi Olawepo
Gbenga Toyosi Olawepo (born 28 June 1965) is a Nigerian human rights activist and businessman. Olawepo first was recognized as an anti-apartheid activist; he and three other students' leaders of the University of Lagos were clamped into the over-crowded Nigeria Police cell in April 1989 after an anti-apartheid protest. The military regime that was growing increasingly repressive and intolerant of freedom of expression in Nigeria then ordered the detention of the student activist. The Education Editor of Guardian Express – Joe Idika- published an exclusive report on the plight of the quartet in what was an exposé on the deplorable condition under which detainees are held in the Nigerian Police facilities. The report was also a story of the visit of Margaret Thatcher over her government's pro-apartheid policy, which the student-labour protest was opposing. Early years Olawepo was born in Yelwa, Yauri, present Kebbi State located in Northern Nigeria, on 28 June 1965. Olawepo st ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Gbenga Ogunniya
Gbenga Ogunniya (born September 1949) was elected Senator for the Ondo Central constituency of Ondo State, Nigeria on the Alliance for Democracy (AD) platform, taking office on 29 May 1999. Switching parties, he was reelected in 2003 and 2007 on the People's Democratic Party (PDP) platform. Educational background and career Ogunniya earned a BSc in political science from Howard University, Washington D.C., and made a career in marine transportation. Elected to the Senate in 1999 and reelected in 2003 and 2007, he was appointed to committees on Senate Services, Police Affairs (Chairman), Niger Delta and Banking, Insurance & Other Financial Institutions. In July 2008 the Election Petitions Tribunal sitting 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. [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Gbenga Elegbeleye
Gbenga Elegbeleye (born October 1, 1964) is a Nigerian sports administrator and a politician. Gbenga Elegbeleye is the Director-General of thNational Sports Commissionin Nigeria. He was a legislator in the House of Representatives (Nigeria). Background Gbenga Elegbeleye is a Nigerian from Akoko North-East Local Government Area of Ondo State where he grew up. He had his primary and secondary education in the area and later proceeded to Ile-Ife, Osun State and Ado Ekiti, Ekiti State where he had his tertiary education. Education Gbenga Elegbeleye attended Ansar Ud Deen Primary School, Ikare-Akoko (1969–1975) where he obtained his First School Leaving Certificate. He later proceeded to St. Patrick’s Secondary School, Iwaro-Oka, Ondo State (1977–1982) for his West African School Certificate. He earned a Bachelor of Arts from Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife, Osun State (1983–1988). He followed it up with a Master of Public Administration from the University of Ado Ekit ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Gbenga Daniel
Gbenga Daniel (born 6 April 1956) is a Nigerian politician who served as Senator for Ogun East since 2023. He previously served as governor of Ogun State from 2003 to 2011. He is the owner of Kresta Laurel, an Electro-mechanical Engineering company, he started in 1990. He is also the Founder of Conference Hotels with branches in Ijebu-Ode, Sagamu, Abeokuta and Isheri part of Lagos. As governor, his programs on Public Private Partnership attracted several businesses into the State during his tenure. Early life and education Gbenga Daniel was born on 6 April 1956 in Ibadan, Oyo State, to Christian parents, Most Rev. Adebola Daniel of Makun, Sagamu and Madam Olaitan Daniel of Omu-Ijebu. His father was a notable missionary of the Church of the Lord (Aladura) while his mother was a trader. Daniel attended the Baptist Boys' High School, Abeokuta from 1969 to 1973. While there, he represented the school in debates and quiz competitions – a factor that made him exceptio ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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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]   |
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Gbenga Bareehu Ashafa
Gbenga Bareehu Ashafa (born 22 July 1955) is a Nigerian politician who is the current Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer of the Federal Housing Authority of Nigeria, appointed by President Muhammadu Buhari in August 2020. He was previously a senator representing Lagos East Senatorial District. Ashafa is a member of the All Progressives Congress and serves as a member of the National Executive Committee of the All Progressives Congress as well as the Vice Chairman (South West) of the Southern Senators Forum. Childhood and education Olugbenga Bareehu Ashafa was born in the Luther/Bamgbose/Campos area of Lagos Island on 22 July 1955. He is the second child of a commodity merchant Lawal Kakanfo Ashafa, and a textile and gold merchant, Tesmot Ojuolape Elemoro. The young Ashafa started his education at Christ Church Cathedral Primary School, Broad Street, Lagos in 1961, and graduated 1968. He attended CMS Grammar School, Lagos and graduated in 1973. Ashafa then went on to ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |