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Wole
Wole See entry 72 (Wole) — the arrival of the divine, the Nobel laureate's legacy of artistic truth-telling and political courage.
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Adeola
“See entry 64. The crown brings honour — a neutral Yoruba name of regal bearing used for both men and women.”
Segun
“A Yoruba name, short form of names such as Olusegun ("God has conquered" or "God is my champion") or Adeyesegun, meaning "conquest" or "victory". It is a declaration that God has overcome obstacles to bring this child.”
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Babatunde
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