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Jimoh Oni
Jimoh is a Yoruba surname and given name relating to the Friday prayer in Islam. Notable people with the name include: ;surname * Ade Jimoh (born 1980), American football player *Funmi Jimoh (born 1984), American long jumper * Hogan Jimoh (born 1955), Nigerian boxer * Luqman Jimoh, Nigerian academic *Pius Lasisi Jimoh (1950–2014), Nigeriann businessman * Seun Sean Jimoh, Nigerian actor * Sherif Jimoh (born 1996), Ivorian football player *Shola Jimoh (born 2008), Canadian football player * Toheeb Jimoh (born 1997), English actor ;given name * Jimoh Akolo (1934–2023), Nigerian artist * Jimoh Aliu (1939–2020), Nigerian dramatist, sculptor and screenwriter * Jimoh Buraimoh (born 1943), Nigerian artist *Jimoh Ibrahim Jimoh Ibrahim (born 24 February 1967) is a Nigerian lawyer, politician, businessman and philanthropist who is the senator representing Ondo South Senatorial District since 2023. He is the chairman and chief executive officer of Global Fleet Gr ... (born 1967), ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Friday Prayer
Friday prayer, or congregational prayer (), is the meeting together of Muslims for communal prayer and service at midday every Friday. In Islam, the day itself is called ''Yawm al-Jum'ah'' (shortened to ''Jum'ah''), which translated from Arabic means "Day of Meeting", "Day of Assembly" or "Day of Congregation". On this day, all Muslim men are expected to meet and participate at the designated place of meeting and prostration / mosque, with certain exceptions due to distance and situation. Women and children can also participate but do not fall under the same obligation that men do. In many Muslim countries, the Workweek and weekend, weekend is inclusive of Fridays, and in others, Fridays are half-days for schools and some workplaces. It is one of the most exalted Islamic rituals and one of its confirmed obligatory acts. Service The meeting services consists of several parts including ritual washing, chants, recitation of scripture and prayer, and sermons or discussions. Ritual ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ade Jimoh
Adebola Olurotimi Jimoh (born April 18, 1980) is an American former professional football cornerback. He was signed by the Washington Redskins as an undrafted free agent in 2003. He played college football at Utah State University. Jimoh has also been a member of the Chicago Bears and New England Patriots. His name "Adebola" means "Crown meets wealth" in the Yoruba language Early life Jimoh grew up in Canoga Park and attended El Camino Real High School where he was a two-year letterman and a second-team all-league selection, as well as a preseason third-team all-area pick. In his senior year, his team won the city championship. College career Jimoh played college football for Utah State University. He started all 11 games at left corner his sophomore year in 2000 and earned second-team All-Big West honors as well as the team's outstanding defensive back. He also shared the team lead with two interceptions and had a team-high 12 pass deflections and a blocked kick. He sta ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Funmi Jimoh
Oluwafunmilayo Kemi Jimoh (born May 29, 1984, in Seattle, Washington), commonly known as Funmi Jimoh, is an American long jumper, who competed at the 2008 Summer Olympics. Jimoh competed for Rice University. At Rice, Jimoh competed in both the long jump and sprinting events, such as the 100 meter hurdles. She jumped 22 feet ¾ inch (6.72 meters) in July 2008 in Eugene, Oregon to place third at the U.S. Olympic Trials to qualify for the 2008 Summer Olympics in Beijing. At the Olympics, Jimoh jumped 6.61 meters in the qualifying round of the women's long jump. That distance tied for ninth in qualifying and earned Jimoh a place in the final. Jimoh placed eleventh in the final, with a jump of 6.29 meters. During 2009 World Championships in Berlin, Jimoh placed 21st in qualifying with a jump of 6.34 meters and failed to make the final. At the 2011 World Championships, Jimoh placed 12th. She also placed 13th in 2013. Her personal best is 6.96 meters which she achieved in Doha ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Hogan Jimoh
Hogan "Atomic Bomb" Jimoh (born December 29, 1955 in Ilorin) is a Nigerian professional lightweight boxer Boxer most commonly refers to: *Boxer (boxing), a competitor in the sport of boxing * Boxer (dog), a breed of dog Boxer or boxers may also refer to: Animal kingdom * Boxer crab * Boxer shrimp, a small group of decapod crustaceans * Boxer snipe ee ... of the 1970s and '80s who won the Nigerian lightweight title, West African Lightweight Title, and Commonwealth lightweight title. References External links * 1955 births Lightweight boxers People from Ilorin Living people Nigerian male boxers 20th-century Nigerian sportsmen {{Nigeria-boxing-bio-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Luqman Jimoh
Shaykh Luqman Jimoh is a Nigerian professor of Islamic medicine and theology who became the acting vice chancellor of Kwara State University, Malete, Kwara State, Nigeria, since 5 January 2023 following the death of former vice chancellor, Professor Mustapha Akanbi. He was the deputy vice-chancellor (academics) until his appointment as the vice-chancellor. Education and career Jimoh had his first degree in Arabic from the University of Ilorin in the year 1988 and then obtained his master's degree in Arabic and Islamic studies from the University of Ibadan in 1995 while his Ph.D. was in Islamic studies from the Lagos State University 2007. He was first a lecturer at the Department of Religion and Islamic Contemporary Studies of the Lagos State University, Nigeria, where he lectured for 16 years between 1996 and 2012. He joined Kwara State University as a member of the Faculty of Religion, History and Heritage Studies in 2012 and has since risen in rank to the position of the sch ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Pius Lasisi Jimoh
Pius Lasisi Jimoh (10 February 1950 – 29 March 2014) was an Ebira born businessman and a Second Nigerian Republic, Second Republic Senator of the Federal Republic of Nigeria representing the then Kwara South (Okene/Okehi), now Kogi Central Senatorial District from August–December 1983. He was the deputy minority leader and the youngest lawmaker ever elected to the senate at the age of 33. Jimoh was born in Ebira and started his working career with Julius Berger (company), Julius Berger PLC, as a Wages Supervisor between 1974 – 1980. Background Pius Jimoh was born on 10 February 1950 into the Ajemora Royal Ruling lineage of Upopuvete Clan in Adavi-Eba, Adavi Local Government Area of Kogi State – an heir to the throne of Asema-Upopuvete of Adavi Land, the paramount traditional leader and chief of Adavi, Nigeria, Adavi. His father Jimoh Aliyu Simpa was a peasant farmer, a veteran palm fruit harvester and palm wine tapper. Pius Jimoh's mother Awawu Onyihiengu Jimoh was ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Seun Sean Jimoh
Seun Sean Jimoh is an American based Nigerian actor. Personal life On 7 January 2017, Seun married Olatokunbo Morafa Jimoh. On 22 May 2019, via an Instagram post, he announced the arrival of his second child. Career In 2007, he got his first supporting role as an actor on the Nigeria Yoruba soap opera "Kilanta", a family television sitcom showing on Africa Magic Yoruba, and Super Story, a family television drama series. He came into prominence in 2015, with a lead role on '' A Long Night'', and ''The Ex (II)'', which also landed him an award at the 2016 Best of Nollywood Awards as the Revelation of the Year (male). In 2019, Seun Sean Jimoh produced his first movie titled "A Tale of Two Brothers" under Flintstone Pictures production, and on the 18th of October 2019, it was premiered in cinemas nationwide, starring Adeniyi Johnson, Sophie Alakija Sophie Rammal (born 8 February 1993) popularly known as Sophie Alakija, is a Nigerian actress and model who features in the Ni ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sherif Jimoh
Sherif Olatundé Jimoh (born 4 May 1996) is an Ivorian professional footballer who plays as a defender for Ordabasy. Club career In 2014, Jimoh was invited to trial with Swiss side FC Basel. International career Jimoh represented the Ivory Coast under 17 side at the 2013 FIFA U-17 World Cup, the under 20 side at the 2015 African U-20 Championship and the under 22 side at the 2015 Toulon Tournament. He made his senior international debut in October 2015 in a 2–1 defeat by Ghana Ghana, officially the Republic of Ghana, is a country in West Africa. It is situated along the Gulf of Guinea and the Atlantic Ocean to the south, and shares borders with Côte d’Ivoire to the west, Burkina Faso to the north, and Togo to t .... International statistics References External links * (pre-2019) * CAF Profile 1996 births Living people Ivorian men's footballers Ivory Coast men's international footballers Ivory Coast men's under-20 international footballers Men ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Shola Jimoh
Olusola "Shola" Jimoh (born April 8, 2008) is a soccer player who plays as a forward for York United FC in the Canadian Premier League. Born in England, he represents Canada at international level. Early life Jimoh was born in Newcastle-Upon-Tyne, England and grew up in Brampton, Ontario, Canada. Jimoh began playing soccer after a teacher at school spotted him playing in the schoolyard and recommended to his parents to register him in the sport. He then began playing with Brampton East SC at age six. He later joined the Toronto FC Academy, followed by a stint with the United Football Academy. Club career In September 2023, Jimoh signed a developmental contract with York United FC in the Canadian Premier League. In June 2024, he signed an Exceptional Young Talent contract with the club through 2026, with an option for 2027. On June 9, 2024, he made his professional debut in a substitute appearance against Vancouver FC. He scored his first goal on July 13 against Cavalry FC ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Toheeb Jimoh
Toheeb Gbolabo O. Jimoh is an English actor. He earned a Primetime Emmy Award nomination for his performance as Sam Obisanya in the Apple TV+ series ''Ted Lasso'' (2020–2023). He is also known for his roles in the BBC One biographical film ''Anthony'' (2020) and the Amazon Prime series '' The Power'' (2023). Early life and education Toheeb Gbolabo O. Jimoh was born in Brixton, London, South London, to parents of Nigerian descent. He moved to Nigeria as a toddler and returned to London when he was seven. He attended The Norwood School before going on to train at the Guildhall School of Music and Drama, graduating in 2018. Career Jimoh was a relative newcomer to acting when he was cast to play Anthony Walker, the victim of a 2005 racist attack, in BBC One's ''Anthony'', which imagines Walker's life if he had not been killed. His portrayal was called "utterly magnetic". He then portrayed Marcus in the Amazon series '' The Feed''. Jimoh was in a stage production of ''A Midsum ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Jimoh Akolo
Jimoh Bola Akolo (1934 – June 3, 2023) was a Nigerian artist known for his contributions to modern Nigerian art, particularly as a member of the Zaria Art Society. His work often explored indigenous cultural traditions and contemporary social issues. Early life and education Akolo spent his early years in Egbe, Kogi State, where he completed his primary education. Akolo attended Government College Keffi, where he excelled in art, leading him to pursue further studies at the Nigerian College of Arts, Science, and Technology (NCAST), now Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria. At NCAST, Akolo was a part of the Zaria Art Society, alongside notable artists like Yusuf Grillo and Bruce Onobrakpeya. He later studied at Hornsey College of Art in London and obtained his MSc and doctorate in Art Education from Indiana State University in Bloomington, USA. Akolo was also a professor at Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria, where he taught for over three decades. Career Akolo's made indigenous Nige ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Jimoh Aliu
Jimoh Aliu , ( November 11, 1939 – September 17, 2020), also known as Aworo, was a Nigerian dramatist, sculptor, film writer, playwright and director. Early life He was born on November 11, 1939 at Okemesi, a city in Ekiti State southwestern Nigeria. His father, Aliu Fakoya, was an Ifa priest who hailed from Oke-Imesi while his mother hailed from Iloro-Ekiti. Career Aliu began acting in 1959 when Akin Ogungbe, a Nigerian veteran dramatist visited his hometown, the same year he joined the Akin Ogungbe theatre group where he gained some experience in drama. In 1966, after he spent seven years with the Ogungbe troupe, he established "Jimoh Aliu Concert Party", a group based in Ikare in Ondo State southwestern Nigeria. He later joined the Nigerian Army in 1967 but retired in 1975 with the aim of focusing on drama as well as promoting independent artists under the platform of Jimoh Aliu cultural group. He had produced several television drama series such as ''Iku Jare Eda'' ''Y ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
