Olayinka

Olayinka is a given name (diminutive of Yinka) and surname of Yoruba origin meaning "wealth surrounds me".^[1]^[2] It may refer to:

First name

Olayinka Koso-Thomas (born 1937), Nigerian-born doctor established in Sierra Leone
Olayinka Sanni (born 1986), American-Nigerian basketball player
Olayinka Sule, Nigerian Brigadier General and Administrator of Jigawa State, Nigeria

Middle name

Folashade Olayinka Baderinwa (born 1969), American journalist
Jadesola Olayinka Akande (1940–2008), Nigerian academic

Surname

Abel Idowu Olayinka (born 1958), Nigerian Professor of Applied geophysics
Funmilayo Olayinka (1960–2013), Nigerian banker and politician
Peter Olayinka (born 1995), Nigerian football player
Segun Olayinka (born 1988), Nigerian cricketer
Folake Olayinka, Nigerian physician

References[]

^ Kayode J. Fakinlede (2005). Beginner's Yoruba. Hippocrene Beginner's Series. p. 10. ISBN 9780781810692.
^ Nike Lawal; Matthew N. O. Sadiku; P. Adelumo Dopamu (2004). Understanding Yoruba Life and Culture. University of California. Africa World Press. p. 517. ISBN 9781592210251.

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[1] Kayode J. Fakinlede (2005). Beginner's Yoruba. Hippocrene Beginner's Series. p. 10. ISBN 9780781810692.

[2] Nike Lawal; Matthew N. O. Sadiku; P. Adelumo Dopamu (2004). Understanding Yoruba Life and Culture. University of California. Africa World Press. p. 517. ISBN 9781592210251.

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