Babalola

Babalọlá is a Nigerian name of Yoruba origin meaning "Father is wealth." or "Father is honour or prestige."

Notable people bearing the name

• Afe Babalola (born 1929), Nigerian lawyer
• Afe Babalola University founded by Afe Babalola
• Isaac Babalola Akinyele (1882–1964), Nigerian royalty
• Joseph Ayo Babalola (1904–1959), founder of the Christ Apostolic Church in Nigeria
• Joseph Ayo Babalola University
• Solomon Babalola (1926–2008), Nigerian poet, author and scholar

• Solomon Adeniyi Babalola (1929–2021), Nigerian Baptist pastor and administrator
• Chinedum Peace Babalola, Nigerian pharmacist
• Charles Babalola (born 1990), British actor
• Lekan Babalola (born ), Nigerian jazz percussionist and musician
• Remi Babalola, Nigerian minister and banker
• Rilwan Lanre Babalola (born 1968), Nigerian minister and energy economist

Politics

• Akin Babalola Kamar Odunsi, Nigerian businessman and politician
• Babalola Borishade (born 1946), Nigerian politician
• Andrew Babalola (born 1961), Nigerian politician

Sports

• Taye Babalola (born 1991), Nigerian football player
• Oladipupo Babalola (born 1968), Nigerian football player
• Olu Babalola (born 1981), British basketball player
• Gideon Babalola (born 1994), Nigerian badminton player

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