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List of Yoruba people

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This is a list of notableYoruba people.

Film and cinema

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Biyi Bandele (1967–2022), novelist, playwright and filmmaker
Kemi Adesoye, Peter ijagbemi screenwriter
Kemi Adetiba (b. 1980), filmmaker, television director, music video director
Kunle Afolayan (b. 1974), actor peter ijagbemi, film producer and director
Meji Alabi
Oyin Adejobi (1926–2000), dramatist and actor
Tomi Adeyemi (b. 1993), Nigerian-American novelist and creative writing coach
Tunde Kelani (b. 1948), filmmaker, storyteller, photographer, director and producer

Non-Nollywood

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Academics

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Akinwumi Ogundiran (b. 1966), archaeologist, historian, anthropologist, author ofThe Yoruba: A New History
Bolaji Akinyemi (b. 1942), Nigerian professor of political science who was NigeriaExternal Affairs Minister in 1985-1987
Bolanle Awe (b. 1933), Nigerian history professor
Christopher Kolade (b. 1932), Nigerian diplomat and academic
David Olusoga (b. 1970), British-Nigerian historian, writer, broadcaster, author ofBlack And British: A Forgotten History
Hezekiah Ademola Oluwafemi (1919-1983), Vice-Chancellor ofObafemi Awolowo University from 1966 to 1975
Isaac Folorunso Adewole (b. 1954), Nigerian professor of gynaecology and obstetrics
Kofoworola Ademola (1913-2002), educationist, first black African woman to earn a degree from Oxford University
Kola Tubosun (b. 1981), linguist, writer, teacher, known forYoruba Name Project,Nigerian English Google Assistant
Lola Akande (b. 1965), academic, author, public relations professional.
Olanrewaju Fagbohun (b. 1966), academic, author, investor, professor of environmental law and a Senior Advocate of Nigeria
Orishatukeh Faduma
Oyeronke Oyewumi, sociologist, gender scholar
Oyewusi Ibidapo-Obe (1949-2021), Nigerian professor ofsystems engineering, Vice-Chancellor ofUniversity of Lagos
Solomon Babalola
Stephen Adebanji Akintoye (b. 1935), academic, historian and writer
T.G.O. Gbadamosi (b. 1939), historian, academic and religious leader
Toyin Falola (b. 1953), historian and professor of African studies
Folahanmi Aina (b. 1984), Nigerian political scientist, international security analyst and researcher

Medicine

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Ameyo Stella Adadevoh (1956–2014), physician
Babatunde Kwaku Adadevoh (1933–1997), physician, educational administrator, professor of chemical pathology
Elizabeth Abimbola Awoliyi (1910–1971), first woman to practise as a physician in Nigeria
Joseph Ladapo (b. 1978), Nigerian-American doctor serving as the surgeon general of Florida since 2021
Latunde Odeku (1927–1974), neurosurgeon
Olikoye Ransome-Kuti (1927–2003), paediatrician, activist and health minister of Nigeria
Oni Akerele (d. 1983), Nigeria's first indigenous surgeon
Orisadipe Obasa (1863–1940), doctor and prince

Journalism and the media

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Ade Adepitan (b. 1973), Nigerian-born British television presenter and wheelchair basketball player
Adeola Fayehun (b. 1984), journalist
Abraham Adesanya (1922–2008), Nigerian politician, lawyer, activist, welfarist and liberal progressive
Dele Giwa (1947–1986), journalist, editor and founder ofNewswatch magazine
Dele Momodu (b. 1960), journalist/publisher, businessman and motivational speaker
Dotun Adebayo (b. 1960), British radio presenter, writer and publisher
Femi Adesina, journalist
Femi Oke (b. 1966), British television presenter and journalist
Henry Dele Alake
Julie Adenuga (b. 1988), British broadcaster, radio host and the creator of 'Don't Trust The Internet'
Kayode Soyinka
Kehinde Bankole (b. 1985), actress, model and television host
Kitoye Ajasa (1866–1937), Nigerian lawyer and legislator during the colonial period, first Nigerian to be knighted
Laolu Akande
Laura Ikeji
Mosunmola Abudu (b. 1964), Nigerian media mogul and philanthropist
Oluremi Oyo (1952-2014), Nigerian veteran journalist
Omoyele Sowore (b. 1971), Nigerian human rights activist, founder of an online news agencySahara Reporters
Reuben Abati (b. 1965), journalist, politician, television anchor and newspaper columnist
Seun Osewa (b. 1982), Nigerian internet entrepreneur
Tolu Ogunlesi (b. 1982), Nigerian journalist, poet, photographer, fiction writer and blogger
Yinka Bokinni (b. 1989), British radio and television presenter

Visual arts

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Artists

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Laolu Senbanjo (b. 1982), Nigerian visual artist, musician, singer/songwriter and former human rights attorney
Aina Onabolu (1882–1963), pioneering Nigerian modern arts teacher and painter
Ibiyinka Alao (b. 1975), Nigerian American artist, architect, writer, film director and musical theater composer
Kehinde Wiley
Nike Davies-Okundaye (b. 1951), Nigerianbatik andadire textile designer
Olowe of Ise (c. 1873 – c. 1938), wood sculptor
Yusuf Grillo (1934-2021), Nigerian painter

Photography

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Bayo Omoboriowo (b. 1987), Nigerian photojournalist and documentary photographer
Lola Akinmade Åkerström. photographer and travel writer
Rotimi Fani-Kayode (1955–1989), Nigerian-born photographer
TY Bello

Politics and administration

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Politics

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Adebayo Salami (1951–2021), Senator, chieftain ofAll Progressives Congress
Adekunle Fajuyi (1926–1966), first military governor ofWestern Region, Nigeria
Adeyemo Alakija (1884–1952), lawyer, politician, businessman, president ofEgbe Omo Oduduwa
Akinwunmi Ambode (b. 1963), Governor ofLagos State, Nigeria from 2015 to 2019
Ayodele Fayose (b. 1960), Governor ofEkiti State
Babajide Sanwo-Olu (b. 1965), Governor of Lagos State from 2019
Babalola Borisade (1946–2017), Federal Minister of Nigeria
Babatunde Fashola (b. 1963), lawyer and politician, former Governor of Lagos State
Benjamin Adekunle (1936–2014), Nigerian Army Brigadier
Bola Ige (1930–2001), lawyer and politician
Bola Tinubu (b. 1952),President of Nigeria and national leader ofAll Progressives Congress
Bukola Saraki (b. 1962), 13th President of theSenate of Nigeria
Christopher Omoworare Babajide (b. 1968), Nigerian politician
Desmond Elliot (b. 1974), Nigerian actor, director and politician
Dolapo Osinbajo
Dipo Dina (1960–2010), politician, philanthropist, administrator
Ernest Shonekan (1936-2022), Nigerian lawyer and statesman
Femi Fani-Kayode (b. 1960), Nigerian politician, essayist, poet and lawyer
Femi Gbaja Biamila (b. 1962), Nigerian lawyer
Femi Hamzat (b. 1964), Nigerian politician
Folorunsho Coker (b 1965) Nigerian politician
Francis Adenigba Fadahunsi (b. 1952), Nigerian senator and retired custom officer
Frederick Fasehun (1935–2018), Nigerian medical doctor, hotel owner and politician
Funsho Williams (1948–2006), politician from Lagos State
Gbenga Daniel (b. 1956), Nigerian politician, Governor ofOgun State from 2003 to 2011
Gboyega Oyetola (b. 1954), 9th Governor ofOsun State
Herbert Macaulay (1864–1946), Nigerian nationalist, politician, surveyor, engineer, architect, journalist and musician
Ibikunle Amosun (b. 1958), Nigerian politician, Governor of Ogun State from 2011 to 2019
Joseph Fadahunsi
Kayode Fayemi (b. 1935), Nigerian politician, Governor ofEkiti State
Kofo Abayomi (1896–1979), Nigerian ophthalmologist and politician
Lawan Gwadabe (b. 1949), Military Administrator ofNiger State from 1987 to 1992
Lola Young
M.K.O. Abiola
Mudashiru Obasa
Nicolas Grunitzky
Oladipo Diya
Obafemi Awolowo
Olu Falae
Oluremi Tinubu
Olusegun Aganga
Olusegun Mimiko
Olusegun Obasanjo
Olusegun Oni
Yemi Osinbajo
Oyinkansola Abayomi
Rauf Aregbesola
Rotimi Akeredolu
Samuel Akintola
Seyi Makinde
Thomas Boni Yayi
Alhaji Abdul Azeez Kolawole Adeyemo
Tunde Idiagbon
Bode Thomas
Rotimi Akeredolu
Olusegun Mimiko
Victor Adebowale (b. 1962),People's peer, current chair of theNHS Confederation
Yemi Osinbajo (b. 1957), Nigerian lawyer and politician,Vice-President of Nigeria since 2015
Robert Adeyinka Adebayo, officer of the Nigerian Army, Governor of Western Region

Administration

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Akinwumi Adesina (b. 1960), President of African Development Bank since 2015
Joseph Oladele Sanusi (b. 1938), Governor of theCentral Bank of Nigeria from 1999 to 2004
Olumuyiwa Benard Aliu (b. 1960), fifth President of the Council of theInternational Civil Aviation Organization
Oye Owolewa (b. 1989), Nigerian-American pharmacist and politician
Kemi Badenoch (b. 1980), Leader of the Opposition and Leader of the Conservative Party, United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
Wally Adeyemo (b. 1981), Deputy Treasury Secretary, United States of America

African diaspora

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Brazil

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Cândido da Fonseca Galvão (1845-1890), military officer and nobleman
Osifekunde
Pacifico Licutan

Canada

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Thomas Peters

Cuba

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Carlota (d. in battle in 1844), one of the leaders of the slave rebellion in the Triunvirato plantation
José Antonio Aponte (c. 1760 - 1812), leader of theAponte conspiracy
Miguel "Angá" Díaz (1961 - 2006), musician
María Magdalena Campos Pons, artist based in the United States
Manuel Mendive, artist

Suriname

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Johannes Alabi

Trinidad and Tobago

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Victor Pascall (1886–1930), cricketer

United States

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Oluwale Kossola (Cudjoe Lewis)
Matilda McCrear
Redoshi (Sally Smith)
Scipio Vaughan (1784-1840), artisan and slave, inspiredBack-to-Africa movement

Aristocrats

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Monarchs

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Abdul-Lateef Adeniran Akanni Ojikutujoye I (b. 1958), Olofin Adimula ofAdo-Odo
Adebiyi Adegboye Adesida Afunbiowo II (1950–2013), traditional ruler of theAkure Kingdom
Adedotun Aremu Gbadebo III (b. 1943),Alake of Egbaland
Adeniji Adele (1893–1964),Oba of Lagos
Adesoji Aderemi (1889–1980),Ooni ofIfe
Adeyeye Enitan Ogunwusi (b. 1974),Ooni ofIle-Ife
Adeyinka Oyekan (1911–2003), second ChristianOba of Lagos
Ajaka,Oyo Emperor
Ajimudaoro Aladesanmi I (r. 1886–1910), Ewi ofAdo Ekiti
Daniel Aladesanmi II (1902–1983), Ewi ofAdo Ekiti
Folagbade Olateru Olagbegi III (1941–2019)
Fredrick Kumokun Adedeji Haastrup (1820–1901), Oba Obokun ofIlesa, first Christian Oba of Yorubaland
Ladapo Ademola (1872–1962), Alake ofAbeokuta
Lamidi Adeyemi (b. 1938–2022),Alaafin ofOyo
Moremi Ajasoro (12th century), legendary queen and folk heroine of the Yoruba people
Oba,Orisha of theriver Oba
Oduduwa,divine king, according to tradition, firstOoni of Ife (r. c. 1100 AD), ancestor ofmany dynasties
Olagbegi Atanneye I (r. 1913–1938), paramaunt ruler ofOwo Kingdom
Olagbegi Atanneye II
Olateru Olagbegi I (r. 1913–1938)
Olateru Olagbegi II (1910–1998)
Olubuse II (1930–2015), traditional ruler of Ife
Oranyan, legendary founder ofOyo
Orompoto (16th century), femaleAlaafin of Oyo
Oshun
Osupa
Oya
Oyekan I
Rilwan Akiolu
Rufus Aladesanmi III
Samuel Akinsanya
Shango
Sikiru Kayode Adetona (b. 1934), Awujale of theIjebu Kingdom

Jimoh Oladunni Oyewumi (b. 1926 - 2021)Soun of Ogbomosho

Chiefs and princes

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Abibatu Mogaji (1916–2013), business magnate
Abiola Dosunmu
Adeniran Ogunsanya
Afe Babalola
Bisoye Tejuoso
Christopher Sapara Williams
Efunroye Tinubu
Efunsetan Aniwura (c. 1820s - 1874), secondIyalode of Ibadan, slavetrader
G.B.A. Coker, (1917-1991), Justice of the Supreme Court of Nigeria
Gaha (fl. 18 century), leader of the military in theOyo Empire
Gani Adams (b. 1970), activist, politician and the 15thAare Ono Kakanfo of Yorubaland
Henry Fajemirokun, (1926-1978), trade unionist, industrialist and philanthropist
H.O. Davies (1905-1989), lawyer, journalist, trade unionist, thought leader and politician
John Otunba Payne (1839–1906), Nigerian sheriff, administrator and diarist
MKO Abiola
Moses Majekodunmi
Oluyole
Oguntola Sapara
Richard Akinjide
Roseline Osipitan
Sarah Forbes Bonetta
Sunday Igboho
Tejumade Alakija
T.O.S. Benson
Yemi Elebuibon
Yemisi Adedoyin Shyllon

Sports

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Football (soccer)

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Abdulwaheed Afolabi
Adebayo Adeleye (b. 2000), goalkeeper
Adebayo Akinfenwa
Ademola Lookman
Arnaut Danjuma
Asisat Oshoala
Ayila Yussuf
Babajide Collins Babatunde
Best Ogedegbe
Brian Fok
Bukayo Saka
David Alaba
Dele Adeleye
Dele Aiyenugba
Dele Ajiboye
Dele Alli
Dominic Solanke
Emmanuel Adebayor
Eniola Aluko
Femi Ajilore
Fikayo Tomori
Folarin Balogun
Funso Ojo
Ibraheem Jabaar
Jamal Musiala
Jamil Muhammad
Jodel Dossou
John Fashanu
Junior Ajayi (b. 1996), Nigerian professional footballer
Junior Olaitan (b. 2002), Beninese professional footballer
Karim Adeyemi (b. 2002), German professional footballer
Kevin Schade (b. 2001), German professional footballer
Leon Balogun (b. 1988), defender for theNigeria national football team
Manuel Akanji (b. 1995), Swiss professional footballer
Mathieu Adeniyi (b. 1987),Beninese football player
Michael Obafemi (b. 2000),Irish professional footballer
Mohammed Nur (b. 2002), Nigerian international footballer who plays as astriker
Mudashiru Lawal (1954-1991), Nigerian footballer who played as amidfielder
Nathan Delfouneso
Nathan Tella (b. 1999), English professional footballer who plays as a midfielder
Olufolasade Adamolekun
Omar Sowunmi
Obafemi Martins (b. 1984), Nigerian professional footballer
Patrick Owomoyela (b. 1979), German former professional footballer
Peter Odemwingie (b. 1981), retired Nigerian professional footballer who played as aforward and awinger
Rabiu Afolabi
Rasheedat Ajibade
Rasheed Yekini (1963-2012), Nigerian professional footballer who played as astriker
Razak Omotoyossi (b. 1985), Beninese professional footballer
Sammy Ameobi
Saturnin Allagbé (b. 1993), player for theBenin national football team
Sheyi Ojo
Segun Odegbami (b. 1952), Nigerian former professional footballer who played asforward
Simon Sohm
Sone Aluko
Shola Ameobi (b. 1981), Nigerian former professional footballer who played as astriker
Steve Mounie
Taiwo Awoniyi
Taye Taiwo (b. 1985), Nigerian professional footballer
Thomas Sowunmi
Tobi Jnohope, footballer
Tobi Sho-Silva (b. 1995), English professional footballer
Tosin Adarabioyo (b. 1997), English professional footballer
Tosin Aiyegun
Yakubu Aiyegbeni (b. 1982), Nigerian former professional footballer who played as astriker

Football coaches

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Festus Onigbinde (b. 1938), Nigerian football manager
Segun Odegbami (b. 1952), Nigerian former professional footballer who played as aforward
Yemi Tella (c. 1951 - 2007), coach of the Nigerian football team

Basketball

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A. J. Edu
Alex Antetokounmpo
Bam Adebayo
Gani Oladimeji Lawal Jr.
Giannis Antetokounmpo
Hakeem Olajuwon
Kostas Antetokounmpo (b. 1997), Greek professional basketball player
Michael Olowokandi (b. 1975), Nigerian former professional basketball player
Olu Famutimi (b. 1984), Canadian professional basketball player
Thanasis Antetokounmpo (b. 1992), Greek professional basketball player
Victor Oladipo (b. 1992), American professional basketball player

Combat sports

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Anthony Joshua (b. 1989), Britishprofessional boxer and two-time formerunified worldheavyweight champion
Israel Adesanya (b. 1989), Nigerian-born New Zealand professional mixed martial artist,kickboxer, and former professional boxer
Benny Adegbuyi (b. 1985), Romanian kickboxer and professional boxer
Muhammed Lawal (b. 1981), American professional wrestler and retired mixed martial artist
Ola Afolabi (b. 1980), British professional boxer

Volleyball

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Foluke Akinradewo (b. 1987), indoor volleyball player

American football

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Kabeer Gbaja-Biamila (b. 1977), formerAmerican football defensive end

Ice hockey

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Jarome Iginla

Track and field athletes

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Daley Thompson
Femi Ogunode
Karim Olowu
Olabisi Afolabi (b. 1975), retired track and field athlete from Nigeria
Oludamola Osayomi
Olusoji Fasuba (b. 1984), Nigerian sprinter
Tobi Amusan (b. 1997), Nigerian hurdler who also competes as a sprinter. World record holder in the 100m hurdles.
Yakubu Adesokan (b. 1979), Nigerian powerlifter

Kriss Akabusi (b. 1958), track and field athlete, Olympic, Commonwealth Games, and European Championships medal winner, 400m hurdle record holder

Squash and Table tennis

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Segun Toriola (b. 1974), Nigerian professional table tennis player
Quadri Aruna (b. 1988), Nigerian professional table tennis player

Music

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African

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Pre-2000s

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Abass Akande Obesere (b. 1965),Fuji musician
Adewale Ayuba
Angélique Kidjo
Ayinla Kollington
Ayo Bankole
Bola Are
Dunni Olanrewaju
Ebenezer Obey
Funmi Aragbaye
Haruna Ishola
Fatai Rolling Dollar
Fela Kuti
Hubert Ogunde
I. K. Dairo
K1 De Ultimate (b. 1957), Nigerian fuji musician
King Sunny Adé
Lagbaja
Lara George
Majek Fashek
Mega 99
Ojo Ade
Orlando Owoh
Remi Aluko
Saheed Osupa
Sikiru Ayinde Barrister
Shina Peters
Toby Foyeh
Sunny Ade
Wasiu Alabi Pasuma
Yinka Ayefele
Yusuf Olatunji (1905-1978), NigerianSakara drum player

Post-2000s

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9ice (b. 1980), Nigerian musician, songwriter and dancer
Adekunle Gold (b. 1987), Nigerianhighlife singer, songwriter and graphic designer
Aramide (b. 1985), Nigerianafro-soul singer and songwriter
Aṣa
Asake
Ayọ
Ayo Jay
Ayo Maff
Ayra Starr
Barry Jhay
Bella Shmurda
Brymo
CDQ
Chinko Ekun
D'banj
Darkoo
Davido
DJ Cuppy
Dotman
Eedris Abdulkareem
eLDee
Falz
Femi Kuti
Femi Leye
Fireboy DML
Jamopyper
Jaywon
JME
Joeboy
KSI (Born inWatford,London,United Kingdom, has Yoruba ethnicity)
Kizz Daniel
Bad Boy Timz
Korede Bello
Ladipoe
L.A.X
Laycon (b. 1993), Nigerian media personality, rapper, singer and songwriter
Lil Kesh (b. 1994), Nigerian singer, rapper and songwriter
Little Simz
Lojay
Lyta
Magixx (singer)
Maleek Berry (b. 1987), British-Nigerian record producer and recording artist
Mayorkun (b. 1994), Nigerian singer, songwriter and pianist
MohBad
Mr Eazi
Mz Kiss
Naira Marley
Niniola
Not3s
Odunsi the Engine
Olamide
Olu Maintain
Oxlade (singer)
Qdot
Queen Fumi
Reekado Banks
Reminisce
Ruger
Seun Kuti
Seyi Shay
Skepta
Shola Allyson
Simi
Small Doctor
Sound Sultan
Taio Cruz
Tems
Teni
Tiwa Savage
Tope Alabi
Wale
Wande Coal
Wizkid
Yemi Alade
Yinka Ayefele
Ycee (b. 1993), Nigerian rapper, singer and songwriter
Zeynab
Zlatan (b. 1994), Nigerian singer, songwriter, musician and dancer

Directors and DJs

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Clarence Peters
DJ Cuppy
Director K
DJ Caise, Nigerian disc jockey
DJ Jimmy Jatt (b. 1966), Nigerian disc jockey
DJ Neptune (b. 1990), Nigerian disc jockey and record producer
DJ Spinall (b. 1984), Nigeriand disc jockey, record producer, songwriter, label executive and media personality
DJ Xclusive (b. 1980), Nigerian disc jockey, recorder producer and recording artist
DJ Tunez
D'Tunes
Kiddominant (b. 1992), Nigerian recording producer, songwriter and artist
Pheelz (b. 1994), Nigerian record producer and songwriter

Diaspora

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Modelling and fashion

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Deola Sagoe
Yetunde Barnabas (b. 1990), Nigerian model, beauty queen, actress and film producer
Mowalola Ogunlesi (b. 1994), Nigerian fashion designer and musician

Culinary arts

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Aji Akokomi is founder of Michelin-starred restaurantAkoko
Ire Hassan-Odukale Co-founder ofIkoyi, a renowned, two-Michelin-starred London restaurant.
Adejoke Bakare The first black female chef in the world with her own Michelin-starred restaurant,Chishuru, and is currently the only black female chef in the world running a Michelin-starred kitchen today.

Science and technology

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Ayodele Awojobi (1937-1984), Nigerian academic, author, inventor, social crusader and activist
Babatunde Ogunnaike (b. 1956), American chemical engineer
Ilesanmi Adesida (b. 1949), Nigerian American physicist
John Dabiri, Nigerian-American aeronautics engineer
Kunle Olukotun, computer scientist
Kofo Akinkugbe
Olusegun Adewoye (1947-2015), researcher inceramics science and engineering,physical metallurgy andcorrosion engineering
Oye Gureje (b, 1952), Nigerian psychiatrist
Silas Adekunle
Soni Oyekan
T. M. Aluko (1918-2010), Nigerian writer and engineer
Winston Wole Soboyejo (b. 1964), American materials scientist

Theatre

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Akpororo, Nigerian stand-up comedian, vocalist and actor
Abiodun Duro-Ladipo (b. 1941), Nigerian actress and singer
Gbenga Adeboye (1959-2003), Nigerian singer, comedian, radio presenter and master of ceremony
Shank Comics, Nigerian comedian
Koffi Idowu Nuel (b. 1977), Nigerian entertainer, comedian, musician and actor
Taaooma (b. 1999), Nigerian comedian, content creator, cinematographer andsocial media influencer

Online influencers

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Military

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Abayomi Olonisakin (b. 1961), retired Nigerian General, formerChief of Defence Staff
Adekunle Fajuyi (1926-1966), first military Governor of the formerWestern Region, Nigeria
Adesola Nunayon Amosu
Akinloye Akinyemi
Babatunde Elegbede
Benjamin Adekunle
David Bamigboye
Kayode Are
Michael Bamidele Otiko
Oladipo Diya
Olagunsoye Oyinlola
Olusegun Obasanjo
Suraj Abdurrahman
Theophilus Bamigboye
Tolulope Arotile
Tunde Idiagbon
Victor Banjo (1930-1967), Colonel in the Nigerian army, accused of being a coup-plotter

Business people

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Religion

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Christianity

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Anglican

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Isaac Oluwole, (1852-1932), Nigerian bishop of Sierra-Leonean and Egba heritage
Peter Akinola (b. 1944), former Anglican Primate of theChurch of Nigeria
Samuel Ajayi Crowther (c. 1809 - 1891), Yoruba linguist and first African Anglican Bishop of West Africa
Samuel Johnson
Seth Kale

Catholic

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Pentecostal

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Subgroups Ana (Ifɛ̀) Kétu Ànàgó-Kúrá Ṣábẹ̀ẹ́ Àkókó Àwórì Ẹ̀gbá Èkìtì Ìbàràpá Ìbọ̀lọ́ Ìdàáṣà (Ìdàáshà) Ìgbómìnà Ifẹ̀ Ìjẹ̀bú Ìjẹ̀ṣà Ìkálẹ̀ Ìlàjẹ Ìshà (Ìṣà) Mọkọ́lé Ọ̀họ̀rí (Ìjẹ) Okun Òǹkò (Òkè-Ògùn) Ọ̀ghọ̀ Ọ̀wọ́rọ̀ Òwu Ọ̀yọ́ Rẹ́mọ Ùdoko (Oǹdó) Usẹn Yéwa (Ẹ̀gbádò) Related Yoruboid-speaking groups Ìtsẹkírì (Ìwẹ́rẹ́) Olùkùmi Ígálà
Diaspora Okus Bahians Saros Taboms,Agudas &Amaros Afro-Cubans / Lucumis United States Afro-Dominicans Afro-Haitians Canada Ivory Coast Britain Ireland
Cultural concepts Omọlúàbí Aṣọẹbí Èsúsú Agbo ilé Alájọbí
Religion Supreme deity Olorun Olodumare Divination Ifá Opon Ifá Opele Odù Ifá Agere Ifa Awo & Ogberi Orisha, Imọlẹ̀, Ẹbọra Ọbàtálá Ọ̀sanyìn Ẹlẹ́gbà Yemọja Olókun Ṣàngó Ọyá Ògún Ọbalúayé Ọ̀ṣun Ọ̀ṣọ́ọ̀sì Ọ̀rúnmìlà Aganjú Òṣùmàrè ... Legendary creatures Ẹbọra Egbere Iwin Akudaaya Abiku &Emere Oro ... Religious concepts Àṣẹ Ìwà Orí Ìmùlẹ̀ Àkámarà Ìtàn Ẹbọ & Ètùtù
Politics / History Timeline History of the Yoruba people Palaces Àwọ̀fin, Ààfin, Àọ̀fin, Àghọ̀fẹn Rulers (Oba) Ọma-Jagun Eléko Ìchà Ọọ̀ni Alárá Alákétu Òṣemàwé Aláàfin Àkárìgbò Oníṣabẹ Ọlọ́ghọ̀ Awùjalẹ̀ Aláké Òràngún Dééjì Ọwá Ọlọ́fà ... Titles (Oyè) Olorì Òjoyè Baálẹ̀ Ọmọba Ọlọ́jà Ọwá Ìyálóde Olú-awo Olótu Ọ̀dọ̀fin Nobility (Ògbóni) Ògbóni Ìwàrẹ/Ẹ̀ghàrẹ Ọ̀yọ́mèsì Ẹdan Ilédì Military and commerce Kakaǹfò Ẹ̀ṣọ́ Parakòyí / Bàbálájé Olórogun Olúkọ̀tún Olúkòsì Ìyálọ́jà Balógun Ajagunnà Aṣípa Baṣọ̀run
Geography Yorubaland
Festivals / events West Africa Ọ̀ṣun-Òṣogbo Ọlọ́jọ́ Ìgògò Ẹ̀yọ̀ Festival Badagry Festival Orosun Ọdún Ògún Ojúde Ọba Orò Aké Arts & Book Festival World Sango Festival Odun Egungun Líṣàbí Ọdún Olókun Yorùbá Drum Festival New Yam- Ọdún Ìjẹṣu Diaspora Odunde Festival Yoruba Arts Festival Yemoja Festival (Brazil, Cuba, Trinidad, USA, Venezuela, Argentina)
Performing arts Contemporary Apala Fuji Were Yoruba Highlife Waka Jùjú Afrobeat Afrobeats Sakara Folk / Traditional Bolojo Obitun Bírípo Bata Olele Ijala Gẹ̀lẹ̀dẹ́ Ekun Iyawo/Rara Dadakuada Oriki Esa Alamo Ogede Gbedu Iremoje Ewì
Notable personalities List of Yoruba people
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Samuel Oshoffa (1909-1985), founder of theCelestial Church of Christ

Islam

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Abu-Abdullah Adelabu
Sheikh Adam Al-Ilory (1917-1992), Benin-Nigerian Islamic Scholar

Yoruba Religion

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Yemi Elebuibon
Wande Abimbola (b. 1932), religious leader, university professor and politician

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G.B.A. Coker
Abiodun Williams
Adetokunbo Ademola
Afe Babalola
Augustus Molade Akiwumi
Beko Ransome-Kuti
Bola Ajibola
Femi Falana
Femi Oluwole (b. 1990) British activist and commentator
Frederick Rotimi Williams
Funmilayo Ransome-Kuti
Gani Fawehinmi
Gbenga Olawepo-Hashim
Kayode Eso
Shola Mos-Shogbamimu (b. 1975) British lawye
Sunday Igboho
Taslim Olawale Elias
Yemisi Ransome-Kuti
Zuriel Oduwole
Ladosu Ladapo

Writers

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Yorùbá language

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Adebayo Faleti (1921-2017), Nigerian poet, journalist, writer,Nollywood film director, actor, Africa's first stage play director
Afolabi Olabimtan (1932-2003), Nigerian politician, writer and academic
Akinwunmi Isola (1939-2018), Nigerian playwright, novelist, actor, dramatist, culture activist and scholar
Bakare Gbadamosi (b. 1930), Yoruba poet, anthropologist and short story writer from Nigeria
Daniel O. Fagunwa (1903-1963), Nigerian Yoruba author who pioneered the Yoruba language novel
Duro Ladipo (1926-1978), Yoruba dramatist
Isaac Delano
Folahan Odunjo
Obo Aba Hisanjani
Olatubosun Oladapo
Tade Ipadeola
Wale Ogunyemi

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References

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