Kayode is a surname as well as a masculine given name of Yoruba origin.

Surname

Adetokunbo Kayode Adetokunbo Kayode is a Nigerian corporate lawyer, tax expert and international arbitrator. Early life He attended CMS Grammar School, in Lagos. He studied law at the University of Lagos, Nigeria Law School, Lagos, Strategic Leadership at the ...

(born 1960), Nigerian lawyer and politician *

Bunmi Kayode Bunmi Kayode (born 13 April 1985) is a Nigerian women's international footballer who plays as a defender. She is a member of the Nigeria women's national football team. She was part of the team at the 2003 FIFA Women's World Cup The 2003 FI ...

(born 1985), Nigerian footballer *

Femi Fani-Kayode David Oluwafemi Adewunmi Abdulateef Fani-Kayode (born 16 October 1960) is a Nigerian politician, essayist, poet and lawyer. He was a member of the ruling Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). He was with the opposition's All Progressive Congress (A ...

(born 1960), Nigerian lawyer and politician, son of Remi *

Remi Fani-Kayode Chief Victor Babaremilekun Adetokunboh Fani-Kayode, Q.C., SAN, CON (1921–1995) was a leading Nigerian politician, aristocrat, nationalist, statesman and lawyer. He was elected deputy premier of the Western Region of Nigeria in 1963Emman ...

(1921–1995), Nigerian lawyer and politician, father of Rotimi and Femi *

Joshua Kayode Joshua Akinola Ogunfaolu-Kayode (born 4 May 2000) is a professional footballer who plays as a forward for EFL League One club Carlisle United, on loan from EFL Championship club Rotherham United. Born in Nigeria, Kayode represents Ireland inte ...

(born 2000), Nigerian footballer *

Lateef Kayode Lateef Olalekan Kayode (born March 3, 1983) is a Nigerian professional boxer who challenged for the WBA cruiserweight title in 2015. Professional career On December 3, 2010 Kayode knocked out American Edward Charles Perry on a Showtime boxing ...

(born 1983), Nigerian boxer *

Lola Fani-Kayode Lola Fani-Kayode is a Nigerian television producer known for the creation of ''Mirror in the Sun'' and ''Mind-Bending'', an educative and information television program about the dangers of drug addiction starring Joke Silva and Akin Lewis. She ...

, Nigerian television producer *

Mariam Kayode Mariam Kayode is a Nigerian actress who came into limelight with the film ''Children of Mud''. She has featured in movies including ''The Coffin Salesman'', ''City of Bastards'', and ''Bayi'' among others. Early life and education She was born ...

(born 2007), Nigerian actress *

Olarenwaju Kayode Olarenwaju Ayobami Kayode (born 8 May 1993) is a Nigerian professional footballer who plays as a forward for Turkish club Ümraniyespor on loan from the Ukrainian Premier League club Shakhtar Donetsk. Club career Early career Kayode began hi ...

(born 1993), Nigerian footballer * Oluwapelumi Arameedey Kayode, Nigerian actress *

Oluyemi Kayode Oluyemi Kayode (7 July 1968 – 1 October 1994) was a Nigerian sprinter. Kayode won the silver medal in 4 x 100 m relay at the 1992 Olympic Games in Barcelona, Spain, together with teammates Chidi Imoh, Olapade Adeniken and Davids ...

(1968–1994), Nigerian sprinter *

Princess Olufemi-Kayode Princess Olufemi-Kayode (also known as Modupe Olufemi-Kayode) is a Nigerian criminal justice psychologist and prominent child rights activist. Olufemi-Kayode became an Ashoka fellow in 2007. She is the Executive Director of Media Concern for Wo ...

, Nigerian psychologist *

Rotimi Fani-Kayode Oluwarotimi Adebiyi Wahab Fani-Kayode (20 April 1955 – 21 December 1989) was a Nigerian-born photographer, who moved to England at the age of 12 to escape the Nigerian Civil War. The main body of his work was created between 1982 and 1989. He ...

(1955–1989), Nigerian photographer, son of Remi

Given name

Kayode Adams Kayode Ted Adams (died October 1969) was a student activist at the University of Lagos (UNILAG) who became controversial in 1965 after stabbing then-Vice Chancellor (VC) of the University of Lagos, Saburi Biobaku. Attack on Saburi Biobaku Following ...

(?–1969), Nigerian student activist *

Kayode Adebowale Kayode Oyebode Adebowale FRSC (born 11 January 1962) is a Nigerian professor and scientist and the 13th Vice-chancellor of the University of Ibadan. In October 2021 he became the Vice-Chancellor of the University of Ibadan, having formerly serv ...

(born 1962), Nigerian academic *

Kayode Ajulo Olukayode "Kayode" Abraham Ajulo is a Nigerian lawyer, arbitrator, and civil rights activist. He is a Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Arbitrators. and the Diocesan Registrar of the Anglican Communion, Church of Nigeria. Early life and ed ...

(born 1974), Nigerian lawyer * Kayode Akinsanya (born 1973), Nigerian badminton player *

Kayode Alabi Kayode Alabi (born 1 August 1963) is a Nigerian politician, who is deputy governor of Kwara State. He was born in Oro-Ago, Kwara State, Nigeria into the family of late Yahaya Samuel Alabi (1925–2007) Oro-Ago in Kwara State, he is the third ...

(born 1963), Nigerian politician *

Kayode Are Lateef Kayode Are is a retired Nigerian Army Colonel who was Director General of the Nigerian State Security Service (SSS) from 1999 to 2007 and briefly served as National Security Adviser in 2010. Are served as an officer in the Directorate of ...

, Nigerian army colonel *

Kayode Awosika Kayode Awosika (born October 27, 1998) is an American football offensive tackle for the Detroit Lions of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football at Buffalo. Early life Kayode Awosika was born on October 27, 1998, in ...

(born 1998), American football player *

Kayode Ayeni Kayode Olatukombo Ayeni (born 27 July 1987) is an American professional basketball player who currently plays for the MAS Fes club of the Nationale 1, the first division of professional basketball in Morocco. Before he joined MAS Fes, he played ...

(born 1987), American basketball player *

Kayode Bankole Kayode Bankole is a Nigerian footballer who plays as a goalkeeper for Nigeria Professional football league The Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL) is the highest level of the Nigerian football league system, for the Nigerian club-fo ...

(born 2002), Nigerian footballer *

Kayode Elegbede Olukayode "Kayode" Elegbede (born 9 September 1955) is a retired Nigerian sprinter and long jumper. He won the silver medal at the first African Championships in 1979, with 7.89—five centimetres behind compatriot Ajayi Agbebaku. He finished el ...

(born 1955), Nigerian track and field athlete *

Kayode Eso Chief Samuel Obakayode "Kayode" Eso, CON, CFR (born 18 September 1925 – 16 November 2012) was a prominent Nigerian jurist. He served as a Justice of the Supreme Court of Nigeria. Early life Samuel Obakayode Eso was born on 18 September 1 ...

(1925–2012), Nigerian jurist *

Kayode Kasum Kayode Kasum is a Nigerian movie and music video director and producer. Education He attended Yaba College of Technology. Career Kasum started his career in film making as a motion graphics designer at Wale Adenuga Productions. He also wor ...

, Nigerian film director *

Kayode McKinnon Kayode McKinnon (born November 28, 1979) is a Guyanese former footballer. He is also a soccer coach in the United States. He currently is the C.E.O. of Kayode McKinnon & Co. where he trains athletes at all levels of the game, and the technical di ...

(born 1979), Guyanese footballer *

Kayode Odejayi Olukayode Ishmael "Kayode" Odejayi (born 21 February 1982) is a Nigerian professional footballer who plays as a striker, most recently for Guiseley. He is a former Nigeria international. Club career Born in Ibadan, Oyo State, Odejayi started ...

(born 1982), Nigerian footballer *

Kayode Oduoye Kayode Emmanuel Oduoye, often referred to as ‘Superkay’, is a Nigerian politician, lawyer, businessman and philanthropist. He is a member of the People's Democratic Party and was the party's candidate for House of Representatives in 2015. E ...

(born 1970), Nigerian lawyer and politician *

Kayode Oladele Kayode Oladele (born 8 June 1963) is a Nigerian human rights activist, lawyer and politician who was a member of the Nigerian House of Representatives representing Yewa North/ Imeko-Afon Federal Constituency, Ogun State, from 2015–2019. He wa ...

(born 1963), Nigerian lawyer and politician *

Kayode Olofin-Moyin Kayode Olofin-Moyin is a Nigerian politician and navy officer. Early life Navy Captain Kayode Olofin-moyin was born in Ilawe-Ekiti, Ekiti State, on May 13, 1950. Education After his elementary education, he enrolled at the Annunciation Catholic ...

, Nigerian politician and navy officer *

Kayode Otitoju Kayode Otitoju, (born May 1955) is a Nigerian technocrat, politician and former commissioner for Information, Culture, Sports, and Social Development in Ekiti State, southwestern Nigeria. Education and career Otitoju obtained a bachelor's degre ...

(born 1955), Nigerian politician *

Kayode Sofola Kayode Sofola, SAN, is a Nigerian jurist and former Chairman of United Bank for Africa. Education and career Kayode obtained a bachelor's degree in law from University of Birmingham in 1974 and master's degree in law from the University of Londo ...

, Nigerian jurist *

Kayode Soremekun Kayode Soremekun is a Nigerian academic, author, and the third vice chancellor of Federal University Oye Ekiti, Ekiti State. He assumed duty after the sacking of professor Isaac Asuzu by President Mohammadu Buhari who took over from Professor Chi ...

, Nigerian academic *

Kayode Williams Solomon Olumuyiwa Kayode Williams commonly known as Kayode Williams is a Nigerian minister, prison reform activist and ex-convict. He was among the gang of Dr. Ishola which included Mighty Joe. Life Willams was among the gang of Ishola Oyenusi a ...

, Nigerian activist *

Sikiru Kayode Adetona Ọba Sikiru Kayọde Adetọna (born 10 May 1934) is the Awùjalẹ̀ of the Ijẹbu Kingdom, a traditional state in Nigeria. He was installed as the king on 2 April 1960, which makes him one of the longest reigning monarchs in Nigeria. He ...

(born 1934), Yoruba monarch *

Azeez Kayode Fakeye Aziz ( ar, عزيز, , is an Arabic male name. The feminine form of both the adjective and the given name is Aziza. ''Aziz'' in Arabic is derived from the root ''ʕ-z-z'' with a meaning of "strong, powerful" and the adjective has acquired its m ...

(born 1965), Nigerian sculptor *

Lateef Kayode Jakande Lateef Kayode Jakande (23 July 1929 – 11 February 2021) was a Nigerian journalist and politician who served as governor of Lagos State from 1979 to 1983, and later Minister of Works under the Sani Abacha military regime. Background Lateef ...

(1929–2021), Nigerian journalist and politician *

Samson Kayode Olaleye Samson (; , '' he, Šīmšōn, label= none'', "man of the sun") was the last of the Biblical judges, judges of the ancient Israelites mentioned in the Book of Judges (chapters 13 to 16) and one of the last leaders who "judged" Israel before ...

(Hoàng Vũ Samson) (born 1988), Nigerian-Vietnamese footballer {{given name, type=both, cat=Yoruba-language surnames, cat1=Yoruba given names