Babalọlá is a Nigerian name of
Yoruba origin meaning ''"Father is Wealth."'' or ''"Father is Honour or Prestige."''
Notable people bearing the name
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Afe Babalola (born 1929), Nigerian lawyer
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Afe Babalola University founded by Afe Babalola
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Isaac Babalola Akinyele
Oba Sir Isaac Babalola Akinyele, KBE (18 April 1882 – 30 May 1964) was the first educated Olubadan (non-hereditary traditional ruler) of Ibadan, and the second Christian to ascend the throne.
Family
Bolude, an Ibadan warrior during the man ...
(1882–1964), Nigerian royalty
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Joseph Ayo Babalola
Joseph Ayo Babalola (25 April 1904 – 26 July 1959) was a Nigerian Christian minister and the leader of the Christ Apostolic Church, popularly called CAC in Nigeria. He was a healing evangelist.
Early life
Babalola was born of Yoruba people, ...
(1904–1959), founder of the Christ Apostolic Church in Nigeria
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Joseph Ayo Babalola University
The Joseph Ayo Babalola University (JABU) is a private Nigerian university located in Ikeji-Arakeji, Osun State, Nigeria, established in 2004 by the Christ Apostolic Church (CAC) Worldwide. It is called The First Entrepreneurial University in ...
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Solomon Babalola (1926–2008), Nigerian poet, author and scholar
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Solomon Adeniyi Babalola
The Rev. Dr. Solomon Adeniyi Babalola (April 20, 1929 – November 3, 2021) was a Nigerian Baptist pastor who lived and served in Nigeria, Ghana, Canada, and the United States. Born in Oke-Ila Orangun, Nigeria, he graduated from his initial pasto ...
(1929–2021), Veteran Nigerian Baptist Missionary/Evangelist, Church Pastor, Church Administrator, Denominational Leader, Theological Educator and Seminary Academic Affairs Director
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Chinedum Peace Babalola, Nigerian pharmacist
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Charles Babalola
Charles Babalola (born 1990 or 1991) is a British actor. He was educated at St Bonaventure's school in London and went on to study drama at Havering College and the London Academy of Music and Dramatic Art (LAMDA). Upon leaving LAMDA, he recei ...
(born 1990), British actor
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Lekan Babalola (born ), Nigerian jazz percussionist and musician
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Remi Babalola, Nigerian minister and banker
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Rilwan Lanre Babalola (born 1968), Nigerian minister and energy economist
Politics
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Akin Babalola Kamar Odunsi, Nigerian businessman and politician
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Babalola Borishade (born 1946), Nigerian politician
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Andrew Babalola (born 1961), Nigerian politician
Sports
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Taye Babalola (born 1991), Nigerian football player
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Oladipupo Babalola (born 1968), Nigerian football player
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Olu Babalola
Olu Babalola (born 10 September 1981) is a British professional basketball player who plays for the Leeds Force in the British Basketball League.
Born in London, England, Babalola played for St. Augustine Preparatory School in Richland, New Je ...
(born 1981), British basketball player
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Gideon Babalola (born 1994), Nigerian badminton player
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Lukas Babalola (born 1997), Danish/Nigerian football assistant manager
References
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Yoruba given names
Yoruba-language surnames