[Games] International Series pt. 1 - Western Africa CAF
This CAF will have several parts, each focused on a different region of the world. First, we visit Western Africa, where we encounter the Igbo people. The Igbo, one of Nigeria's largest tribes, live in an area of southern Nigeria along the Niger River. It is important to note that traditionally, the Igbo do not use "surnames," they use their father's first name. Likewise, they do not often use middle names, so you will choose one name from each list presented below. Enjoy!
DH (40): Chidiegwu, Chinwe, Chukwudi, Ekwueme, Ikechukwu // Amadi, Chiemeka, Chukwuemeka, Okafor, Okorie (his father's name)
DW (38): Adaeze, Amaka, Chiamaka, Chika, Nneka // Chidiebere, Chikere, Chinwendu, Okorie, Okonkwo (her father's name)
DS1 (18): Enyinnaya, Fumnanya, Ifeanyi, Onyekachi, Udo // (DH's name)
DS2 (16): Akuchi, Azubuike, Chibuzo, Chikelu, Oluchi // (DH's name)
DD1 (12): Chinonso, Chioma, Ifeoma, Ogechi, Onyeka // (DH's name)
DD2/DD3 (8): Adanna, Chidi, Nkemdilim, Ngozi, Uzoma // (DH's name) // Amarachi, Chinyelu, Ebele, Nkechi, Nwanneka // (DH's name)
DS3 (5): Chi, Ifeanyi, Ikenna, Ndidi, Obi // (DH's name)
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Now, we travel west to the Akan people of Ghana and Côte d'Ivoire. The Akan people encompass many subgroups including the Akyem, the Fante, the Ashanti, and the Sefwi. Here we will use Ethnic-Ashanti naming practices, but we will use names from many subgroups of the Akan culture. Many Akan children are named for the day of the week they are born, and the firstborn child is often named for their father's mother or father. The firstborn child's name might not necessarily be the day of the week on which they were born. Each Ashanti child is also given a family surname which is chosen by the father to honour other members of the family. Here, you will do the choosing.
DH (35, born on Tuesday): Kwabena, Kobi, Komlá, Komlan, Kabenla, Ebo, Kobina // Abeyie, Baafi, Bafour, Mintah, Misa
DW (36, born on Monday): Adjua, Adwoba, Adjoa, Adwoa // Aboraa, Aborampaa, Baako, Munuo
DD1 (11, named for DH's mother): Akosua, Esi, Akasi, Akosi, Akosiwa, Kwasiba // Abrafi, Abrefaa, Banahene, Bediako, Nkansah
DD2 (7, born on Friday): Afia, Afí, Afua, Afiba, Efia, Efe // Addai, Boateng, Bonaa, Nsorah, Omenaa
DD3 (5, born on Wednesday): Akua, Akuba, Ekua // Ansaa, Asenso, Kenu, Konadu, Takyi
DS (3, born on Sunday): Kwasi, Awusi, Asi, Esi, Kwesi, Siisi, Kosi // Ayeh, Kusiwaa, Nimoh, Yamoah, Yartei
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Finally, in between the Igbo and the Akan we encounter the Yoruba people. The Yoruba live in Togo, Benin, and far-western Nigeria and are known for their skilled and detailed craftsmanship and their brightly coloured food and dress. Yoruba names are selected with great care and thought and are given to the child on the seventh day after birth.
LN: Kumuyi, Omisore, Seyi, Alabi, Oluwole, Ilori, Bankole, Adigun
DH (32): Babajide, Lekan, Olanrewaju, Olujimi, Olukayode
DW (32): Abeni, Alaba, Bosede, Mojisola, Omolara
DS1 (10): Adegoke, Adetokunbo, Ayokunle, Ekundayo, Kayode
DS2 (8): Afolabi, Ayodele, Bamidele, Lanre, Olayinka
DD1 (7): Abosede, Ayo, Ife, Monifa, Simisola
DS3 (4): Abidemi, Femi, Kayın, Omobolanle, Taiwo
DD2 (1): Abenike, Bolanle, Ige, Olubunmi, Yewande
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I am not an expert in any of these cultures, and while I have attempted to treat cultural naming practices with care and sensitivity, there may be some errors. If you are familiar with the Igbo, Akan, or Yoruba cultures and would like to suggest any changes, additions, or removals, please let me know and I will work to preserve the most accurate and respectful information possible.
DH (40): Chidiegwu, Chinwe, Chukwudi, Ekwueme, Ikechukwu // Amadi, Chiemeka, Chukwuemeka, Okafor, Okorie (his father's name)
DW (38): Adaeze, Amaka, Chiamaka, Chika, Nneka // Chidiebere, Chikere, Chinwendu, Okorie, Okonkwo (her father's name)
DS1 (18): Enyinnaya, Fumnanya, Ifeanyi, Onyekachi, Udo // (DH's name)
DS2 (16): Akuchi, Azubuike, Chibuzo, Chikelu, Oluchi // (DH's name)
DD1 (12): Chinonso, Chioma, Ifeoma, Ogechi, Onyeka // (DH's name)
DD2/DD3 (8): Adanna, Chidi, Nkemdilim, Ngozi, Uzoma // (DH's name) // Amarachi, Chinyelu, Ebele, Nkechi, Nwanneka // (DH's name)
DS3 (5): Chi, Ifeanyi, Ikenna, Ndidi, Obi // (DH's name)
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Now, we travel west to the Akan people of Ghana and Côte d'Ivoire. The Akan people encompass many subgroups including the Akyem, the Fante, the Ashanti, and the Sefwi. Here we will use Ethnic-Ashanti naming practices, but we will use names from many subgroups of the Akan culture. Many Akan children are named for the day of the week they are born, and the firstborn child is often named for their father's mother or father. The firstborn child's name might not necessarily be the day of the week on which they were born. Each Ashanti child is also given a family surname which is chosen by the father to honour other members of the family. Here, you will do the choosing.
DH (35, born on Tuesday): Kwabena, Kobi, Komlá, Komlan, Kabenla, Ebo, Kobina // Abeyie, Baafi, Bafour, Mintah, Misa
DW (36, born on Monday): Adjua, Adwoba, Adjoa, Adwoa // Aboraa, Aborampaa, Baako, Munuo
DD1 (11, named for DH's mother): Akosua, Esi, Akasi, Akosi, Akosiwa, Kwasiba // Abrafi, Abrefaa, Banahene, Bediako, Nkansah
DD2 (7, born on Friday): Afia, Afí, Afua, Afiba, Efia, Efe // Addai, Boateng, Bonaa, Nsorah, Omenaa
DD3 (5, born on Wednesday): Akua, Akuba, Ekua // Ansaa, Asenso, Kenu, Konadu, Takyi
DS (3, born on Sunday): Kwasi, Awusi, Asi, Esi, Kwesi, Siisi, Kosi // Ayeh, Kusiwaa, Nimoh, Yamoah, Yartei
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Finally, in between the Igbo and the Akan we encounter the Yoruba people. The Yoruba live in Togo, Benin, and far-western Nigeria and are known for their skilled and detailed craftsmanship and their brightly coloured food and dress. Yoruba names are selected with great care and thought and are given to the child on the seventh day after birth.
LN: Kumuyi, Omisore, Seyi, Alabi, Oluwole, Ilori, Bankole, Adigun
DH (32): Babajide, Lekan, Olanrewaju, Olujimi, Olukayode
DW (32): Abeni, Alaba, Bosede, Mojisola, Omolara
DS1 (10): Adegoke, Adetokunbo, Ayokunle, Ekundayo, Kayode
DS2 (8): Afolabi, Ayodele, Bamidele, Lanre, Olayinka
DD1 (7): Abosede, Ayo, Ife, Monifa, Simisola
DS3 (4): Abidemi, Femi, Kayın, Omobolanle, Taiwo
DD2 (1): Abenike, Bolanle, Ige, Olubunmi, Yewande
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I am not an expert in any of these cultures, and while I have attempted to treat cultural naming practices with care and sensitivity, there may be some errors. If you are familiar with the Igbo, Akan, or Yoruba cultures and would like to suggest any changes, additions, or removals, please let me know and I will work to preserve the most accurate and respectful information possible.
Replies
DH (40): Ekwueme Okafor
DW (38): Nneka Chinwendu
DS1 (18): Fumnanya Okafor
DS2 (16): Oluchi Okafor
DD1 (12): Ifeoma Okafor
DD2/DD3 (8): Ngozi Okafor // Nwanneka Okafor
DS3 (5): Ikenna Okafor
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DH (35, born on Tuesday): Kwabena Baafi
DW (36, born on Monday): Adwoa Aborampaa
DD1 (11, named for DH's mother): Akosi Nkansah
DD2 (7, born on Friday): Afua Boateng
DD3 (5, born on Wednesday): Ekua Asenso
DS (3, born on Sunday): Kwasi Yamoah
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DH (32): Lekan Bankole
DW (32): Omolara Adigun
DS1 (10): Ekundayo Bankole
DS2 (8): Afolabi Bankole
DD1 (7): Simisola Bankole
DS3 (4): Omobolanle Bankole
DD2 (1): Yewande Bankole
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DW (38): Nneka Chinwendu
DS1 (18): Fumnanya Okafor
DS2 (16): Oluchi Okafor
DD1 (12): Ifeoma Okafor
DD2/DD3 (8): Ngozi Okafor // Nwanneka Okafor
DS3 (5): Ikenna Okafor
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DH (35, born on Tuesday): Kwabena Baafi
DW (36, born on Monday): Adwoa Aborampaa
DD1 (11, named for DH's mother): Akosi Nkansah
DD2 (7, born on Friday): Afua Boateng
DD3 (5, born on Wednesday): Ekua Asenso
DS (3, born on Sunday): Kwasi Yamoah
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DH (32): Lekan Bankole
DW (32): Omolara Adigun
DS1 (10): Ekundayo Bankole
DS2 (8): Afolabi Bankole
DD1 (7): Simisola Bankole
DS3 (4): Omobolanle Bankole
DD2 (1): Yewande Bankole
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DH (40): Chidiegwu Amadi
DW (38): Adaeze Chidiebere
DS1 (18): Enyinnaya Chidiegwu
DS2 (16): Akuchi Chidiegwu
DD2/DD3 (8): Adanna Chidiegwu & Amarachi Chidiegwu
DS3 (5): Chi Chidiegwu
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DH (35, born on Tuesday): Kabenla Baafi
DW (36, born on Monday): Adjua Baako
DD1 (11, named for DH’s mother): Akosua Banahene
DD2 (7, born on Friday): Afia Addai
DD3 (5, born on Wednesday): Akua Takyi
DS (3, born on Sunday): Kwasi Yamoah
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LN: Bankole
DH (32): Babajide Bankole
DW (32): Abeni Bankole (née Kumuyi)
DS1 (10): Kayode Bankole
DS2 (8): Bamidele Bankole
DD1 (7): Abosede Bankole
DS3 (4): Kayın Bankole
DD2 (1): Abenike Bankole
DW (38): Adaeze Chidiebere
DS1 (18): Enyinnaya Chidiegwu
DS2 (16): Akuchi Chidiegwu
DD2/DD3 (8): Adanna Chidiegwu & Amarachi Chidiegwu
DS3 (5): Chi Chidiegwu
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DH (35, born on Tuesday): Kabenla Baafi
DW (36, born on Monday): Adjua Baako
DD1 (11, named for DH’s mother): Akosua Banahene
DD2 (7, born on Friday): Afia Addai
DD3 (5, born on Wednesday): Akua Takyi
DS (3, born on Sunday): Kwasi Yamoah
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LN: Bankole
DH (32): Babajide Bankole
DW (32): Abeni Bankole (née Kumuyi)
DS1 (10): Kayode Bankole
DS2 (8): Bamidele Bankole
DD1 (7): Abosede Bankole
DS3 (4): Kayın Bankole
DD2 (1): Abenike Bankole
Igbo
DH (40): Chidiegwu Amadi
DW (38): Adaeze Chidiebere
DS1 (18): Enyinnaya Chidiegwu
DS2 (16): Azubuike Chidiegwu
DD1 (12): Ifeoma Chidiegwu
DD2/DD3 (8): Ngozi Chidiegwu & Nwanneka Chidiegwu
DS3 (5): Obi Chidiegwu
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Akan
DH (35, born on Tuesday): Ebo Abeyie
DW (36, born on Monday): Adjua Munuo
DD1 (11, named for DH's mother): Akosua Nkansah
DD2 (7, born on Friday): Afí Boateng
DD3 (5, born on Wednesday): Ekua Kenu
DS: (3, born on Sunday): Esi Yamoah
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Yoruba
LN: Ilori
DH (32): Babajide Ilori
DW (32): Omolara Ilori (née Kumuyi)
DS1 (10): Adegoke Ilori
DS2 (8): Ayodele Ilori
DD1 (7): Ife Ilori
DS3 (4): Kayın Ilori
DD2 (1): Yewande Ilori
DH (40): Chidiegwu Amadi
DW (38): Adaeze Chidiebere
DS1 (18): Enyinnaya Chidiegwu
DS2 (16): Azubuike Chidiegwu
DD1 (12): Ifeoma Chidiegwu
DD2/DD3 (8): Ngozi Chidiegwu & Nwanneka Chidiegwu
DS3 (5): Obi Chidiegwu
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Akan
DH (35, born on Tuesday): Ebo Abeyie
DW (36, born on Monday): Adjua Munuo
DD1 (11, named for DH's mother): Akosua Nkansah
DD2 (7, born on Friday): Afí Boateng
DD3 (5, born on Wednesday): Ekua Kenu
DS: (3, born on Sunday): Esi Yamoah
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Yoruba
LN: Ilori
DH (32): Babajide Ilori
DW (32): Omolara Ilori (née Kumuyi)
DS1 (10): Adegoke Ilori
DS2 (8): Ayodele Ilori
DD1 (7): Ife Ilori
DS3 (4): Kayın Ilori
DD2 (1): Yewande Ilori
Igbo
DH (40): Ikechukwu Okorie
DW (38): Amaka Chinwendu
DS1 (18): Ifeanyi Ikechukwu
DS2 (16): Oluchi Ikechukwu
DD1 (12): Ifeoma Ikechukwu
DD2/DD3 (8): Ngozi Ikechukwu/ Ebele Ikechukwu
DS3 (5): Ikenna Ikechukwu
Ikechukwu & Amaka: Ifeanyi, Oluchi, Ifeoma, Ngozi, Ebele, & Ikenna
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Akan
DH (35, born on Tuesday): Kobi Misa
DW (36, born on Monday): Adjoa Munuo
DD1 (11): Esi Nkansah
DD2 (7, born on Friday): Afua Addai
DD3 (5, born on Wednesday): Ekua Takyi
DS (3, born on Sunday): Siisi Nimoh
Kobi & Adjoa: Esi, Afua, Ekua, & Siisi
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Yoruba
DH (32): Lekan Seyi
DW (32): Omolara Seyi (nee Bankole)
DS1 (10): Ayokunle Seyi
DS2 (8): Lanre Seyi
DD1 (7): Simisola Seyi
DS3 (4): Taiwo Seyi
DD2 (1): Bolanle Seyi
Lekan & Omolara Seyi: Ayokunle, Lanre, Simisola, Taiwo, & Bolanle
DH (40): Ikechukwu Okorie
DW (38): Amaka Chinwendu
DS1 (18): Ifeanyi Ikechukwu
DS2 (16): Oluchi Ikechukwu
DD1 (12): Ifeoma Ikechukwu
DD2/DD3 (8): Ngozi Ikechukwu/ Ebele Ikechukwu
DS3 (5): Ikenna Ikechukwu
Ikechukwu & Amaka: Ifeanyi, Oluchi, Ifeoma, Ngozi, Ebele, & Ikenna
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Akan
DH (35, born on Tuesday): Kobi Misa
DW (36, born on Monday): Adjoa Munuo
DD1 (11): Esi Nkansah
DD2 (7, born on Friday): Afua Addai
DD3 (5, born on Wednesday): Ekua Takyi
DS (3, born on Sunday): Siisi Nimoh
Kobi & Adjoa: Esi, Afua, Ekua, & Siisi
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Yoruba
DH (32): Lekan Seyi
DW (32): Omolara Seyi (nee Bankole)
DS1 (10): Ayokunle Seyi
DS2 (8): Lanre Seyi
DD1 (7): Simisola Seyi
DS3 (4): Taiwo Seyi
DD2 (1): Bolanle Seyi
Lekan & Omolara Seyi: Ayokunle, Lanre, Simisola, Taiwo, & Bolanle
DH (40): Ekwueme Amadi
DW (38): Chiamaka Okorie
DS1 (18): Ifeanyi Ekwueme
DS2 (16): Chikelu Ekwueme
DD1 (12): Onyeka Ekwueme
DD2/DD3 (8): Adanna Ekwueme / Nwanneka Ekwueme
DS3 (5): Ikenna Ekwueme
Ekwueme & Chiamaka; Ifeanyi, Chikelu, Onyeka, Adanna, Nwanneka, and Ikenna
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DH (35, born on Tuesday): Komlan Abeyie
DW (36, born on Monday): Adjoa Baako
DD1 (11, named for DH's mother): Akosua Banahene
DD2 (7, born on Friday): Efia Omenaa
DD3 (5, born on Wednesday): Ekua Takyi
DS (3, born on Sunday): Kosi Nimoh
Komlan & Adjoa; Akosua, Efia, Ekua, and Kosi
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DH (32): Olujimi Seyi
DW (32): Abeni Oluwole
DS1 (10): Kayode Seyi
DS2 (8): Olayinka Seyi
DD1 (7): Monifa Seyi
DS3 (4): Taiwo Seyi
DD2 (1): Abenike Seyi
DW (38): Chiamaka Okorie
DS1 (18): Ifeanyi Ekwueme
DS2 (16): Chikelu Ekwueme
DD1 (12): Onyeka Ekwueme
DD2/DD3 (8): Adanna Ekwueme / Nwanneka Ekwueme
DS3 (5): Ikenna Ekwueme
Ekwueme & Chiamaka; Ifeanyi, Chikelu, Onyeka, Adanna, Nwanneka, and Ikenna
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DH (35, born on Tuesday): Komlan Abeyie
DW (36, born on Monday): Adjoa Baako
DD1 (11, named for DH's mother): Akosua Banahene
DD2 (7, born on Friday): Efia Omenaa
DD3 (5, born on Wednesday): Ekua Takyi
DS (3, born on Sunday): Kosi Nimoh
Komlan & Adjoa; Akosua, Efia, Ekua, and Kosi
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DH (32): Olujimi Seyi
DW (32): Abeni Oluwole
DS1 (10): Kayode Seyi
DS2 (8): Olayinka Seyi
DD1 (7): Monifa Seyi
DS3 (4): Taiwo Seyi
DD2 (1): Abenike Seyi
DH (40): Ikechukwu Amadi
DW (38): Chika Okonkwo
DS1 (18): Udo Ikechukwu
DS2 (16): Chibuzo Ikechukwu
DD1 (12): Onyeka Ikechukwu
DD2/DD3 (8): Adanna Ikechukwu & Ebele Ikechukwu
DS3 (5): Obi Ikechukwu
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DH (35, born on Tuesday): Komlan Bafour
DW (36, born on Monday): Adwoba Munuo
DD1 (11, named for DH's mother): Akosiwa Banahene
DD2 (7, born on Friday): Efia Omenaa
DD3 (5, born on Wednesday): Akuba Takyi
DS (3, born on Sunday): Esi Yamoah
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DH (32): Olanrewaju Omisore
DW (32): Alaba Omisore
DS1 (10): Adegoke Omisore
DS2 (8): Olayinka Omisore
DD1 (7): Simisola Omisore
DS3 (4): Taiwo Omisore
DD2 (1): Yewande Omisore
DW (38): Chika Okonkwo
DS1 (18): Udo Ikechukwu
DS2 (16): Chibuzo Ikechukwu
DD1 (12): Onyeka Ikechukwu
DD2/DD3 (8): Adanna Ikechukwu & Ebele Ikechukwu
DS3 (5): Obi Ikechukwu
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DH (35, born on Tuesday): Komlan Bafour
DW (36, born on Monday): Adwoba Munuo
DD1 (11, named for DH's mother): Akosiwa Banahene
DD2 (7, born on Friday): Efia Omenaa
DD3 (5, born on Wednesday): Akuba Takyi
DS (3, born on Sunday): Esi Yamoah
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DH (32): Olanrewaju Omisore
DW (32): Alaba Omisore
DS1 (10): Adegoke Omisore
DS2 (8): Olayinka Omisore
DD1 (7): Simisola Omisore
DS3 (4): Taiwo Omisore
DD2 (1): Yewande Omisore
DH (40): Ikechukwu Amadi
DW (38): Amaka Okorie
DS1 (18): Enyinnaya Ikechukwu
DS2 (16): Azubuike Ikechukwu
DD1 (12): Chinonso Ikechukwu
DD2/DD3 (8): Ngozi Ikechukwu Amarachi Ikechukwu
DS3 (5): Ikenna Ikechukwu
Ikechukwu & Amaka
Enyinnaya | Azubuike | Chinonso | Ngozi | Amarachi | Ikenna
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DH (35, born on Tuesday): Kobi Bafour
DW (36, born on Monday): Adjoa Baako
DD1 (11, named for DH's mother): Kwasiba Banahene
DD2 (7, born on Friday): Afia Boateng
DD3 (5, born on Wednesday): Akua Takyi
DS (3, born on Sunday): Kwasi Nimoh
Kobi & Adjoa
Kwasiba | Afia | Akua | Kwasi
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DH (32): Olukayode Seyi
DW (32): Omolara Seyi
DS1 (10): Kayode Seyi
DS2 (8): Lanre Seyi
DD1 (7): Simisola Seyi
DS3 (4): Omobolanle Seyi
DD2 (1): Abenike Seyi
Olukayode & Omolara
Kayode | Lanre | Simisola | Omobolanle | Abenike
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DW (38): Amaka Okorie
DS1 (18): Enyinnaya Ikechukwu
DS2 (16): Azubuike Ikechukwu
DD1 (12): Chinonso Ikechukwu
DD2/DD3 (8): Ngozi Ikechukwu Amarachi Ikechukwu
DS3 (5): Ikenna Ikechukwu
Ikechukwu & Amaka
Enyinnaya | Azubuike | Chinonso | Ngozi | Amarachi | Ikenna
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DH (35, born on Tuesday): Kobi Bafour
DW (36, born on Monday): Adjoa Baako
DD1 (11, named for DH's mother): Kwasiba Banahene
DD2 (7, born on Friday): Afia Boateng
DD3 (5, born on Wednesday): Akua Takyi
DS (3, born on Sunday): Kwasi Nimoh
Kobi & Adjoa
Kwasiba | Afia | Akua | Kwasi
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DH (32): Olukayode Seyi
DW (32): Omolara Seyi
DS1 (10): Kayode Seyi
DS2 (8): Lanre Seyi
DD1 (7): Simisola Seyi
DS3 (4): Omobolanle Seyi
DD2 (1): Abenike Seyi
Olukayode & Omolara
Kayode | Lanre | Simisola | Omobolanle | Abenike
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Igbo
DH (40): -- Ekwueme Okorie
DW (38): -- Nneka Chinwendu
DS1 (18): -- Fumnanya Ekwueme
DS2 (16): -- Akuchi Ekwueme
DD1 (12): -- Ifeoma Ekwueme
DD2/DD3 (8): -- Uzoma Ekwueme & Nwanneka Ekwueme
DS3 (5): -- Obi Ekwueme
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Akan (Ethnic-Ashanti naming practices)
DH (35, born on Tuesday): -- Komlá Baafi
DW (36, born on Monday): -- Adwoa Munuo
DD1 (11, named for DH's mother): -- Esi Nkansah
DD2 (7, born on Friday): -- Afiba Addai
DD3 (5, born on Wednesday): -- Akua Takyi
DS (3, born on Sunday): -- Siisi Yamoah
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Yoruba
DH (32): -- Olujimi Adigun
DW (32): -- Abeni Ilori
DS1 (10): -- Ayokunle Adigun
DS2 (8): -- Lanre Adigun
DD1 (7): -- Ife Adigun
DS3 (4): -- Femi Adigun
DD2 (1): -- Yewande Adigun
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DH (40): -- Ekwueme Okorie
DW (38): -- Nneka Chinwendu
DS1 (18): -- Fumnanya Ekwueme
DS2 (16): -- Akuchi Ekwueme
DD1 (12): -- Ifeoma Ekwueme
DD2/DD3 (8): -- Uzoma Ekwueme & Nwanneka Ekwueme
DS3 (5): -- Obi Ekwueme
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Akan (Ethnic-Ashanti naming practices)
DH (35, born on Tuesday): -- Komlá Baafi
DW (36, born on Monday): -- Adwoa Munuo
DD1 (11, named for DH's mother): -- Esi Nkansah
DD2 (7, born on Friday): -- Afiba Addai
DD3 (5, born on Wednesday): -- Akua Takyi
DS (3, born on Sunday): -- Siisi Yamoah
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Yoruba
DH (32): -- Olujimi Adigun
DW (32): -- Abeni Ilori
DS1 (10): -- Ayokunle Adigun
DS2 (8): -- Lanre Adigun
DD1 (7): -- Ife Adigun
DS3 (4): -- Femi Adigun
DD2 (1): -- Yewande Adigun
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DH (40): Ikechukwu Okorie
DW (38): Nneka Chinwendu
DS1 (18): Onyekachi Ikechukwu
DS2 (16): Chibuzo Ikechukwu
DD1 (12): Ifeoma Ikechukwu
DD2/DD3 (8): Uzoma Ikechukwu / Ebele Ikechukwu
DS3 (5): Ndidi Ikechukwu
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DH (35, born on Tuesday): Komlan Misa
DW (36, born on Monday): Adjua Baako
DD1 (11, named for DH's mother): Esi Bediako
DD2 (7, born on Friday): Afiba Nsorah
DD3 (5, born on Wednesday): Ekua Takyi
DS (3, born on Sunday): Siisi Yartei
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DH (32): Olujimi Bankole
DW (32): Alaba Bankole [Kumuyi]
DS1 (10): Kayode Bankole
DS2 (8): Lanre Bankole
DD1 (7): Monifa Bankole
DS3 (4): Abidemi Bankole
DD2 (1): Yewande Bankole
DW (38): Nneka Chinwendu
DS1 (18): Onyekachi Ikechukwu
DS2 (16): Chibuzo Ikechukwu
DD1 (12): Ifeoma Ikechukwu
DD2/DD3 (8): Uzoma Ikechukwu / Ebele Ikechukwu
DS3 (5): Ndidi Ikechukwu
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DH (35, born on Tuesday): Komlan Misa
DW (36, born on Monday): Adjua Baako
DD1 (11, named for DH's mother): Esi Bediako
DD2 (7, born on Friday): Afiba Nsorah
DD3 (5, born on Wednesday): Ekua Takyi
DS (3, born on Sunday): Siisi Yartei
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DH (32): Olujimi Bankole
DW (32): Alaba Bankole [Kumuyi]
DS1 (10): Kayode Bankole
DS2 (8): Lanre Bankole
DD1 (7): Monifa Bankole
DS3 (4): Abidemi Bankole
DD2 (1): Yewande Bankole
This CAF will have several parts, each focused on a different region of the world. First, we visit Western Africa, where we encounter the Igbo people. The Igbo, one of Nigeria's largest tribes, live in an area of southern Nigeria along the Niger River. It is important to note that traditionally, the Igbo do not use "surnames," they use their father's first name. Likewise, they do not often use middle names, so you will choose one name from each list presented below. Enjoy!
DH (40): Ekwueme Amadi
DW (38): Adaeze Chikere
DS1 (18): Ifeanyi Ekwueme
DS2 (16): Akuchi Ekwueme
DD1 (12): Ifeoma Ekwueme
DD2/DD3 (8): Adanna Ekwueme // Amarachi Ekwueme
DS3 (5): Ikenna Ekwueme
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Now, we travel west to the Akan people of Ghana and Côte d'Ivoire. The Akan people encompass many subgroups including the Akyem, the Fante, the Ashanti, and the Sefwi. Here we will use Ethnic-Ashanti naming practices, but we will use names from many subgroups of the Akan culture. Many Akan children are named for the day of the week they are born, and the firstborn child is often named for their father's mother or father. The firstborn child's name might not necessarily be the day of the week on which they were born. Each Ashanti child is also given a family surname which is chosen by the father to honour other members of the family. Here, you will do the choosing.
DH (35, born on Tuesday): Komlá Baafi
DW (36, born on Monday): Adjua Munuo
DH (40): Ekwueme Amadi
DW (38): Adaeze Chikere
DS1 (18): Ifeanyi Ekwueme
DS2 (16): Akuchi Ekwueme
DD1 (12): Ifeoma Ekwueme
DD2/DD3 (8): Adanna Ekwueme // Amarachi Ekwueme
DS3 (5): Ikenna Ekwueme
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Now, we travel west to the Akan people of Ghana and Côte d'Ivoire. The Akan people encompass many subgroups including the Akyem, the Fante, the Ashanti, and the Sefwi. Here we will use Ethnic-Ashanti naming practices, but we will use names from many subgroups of the Akan culture. Many Akan children are named for the day of the week they are born, and the firstborn child is often named for their father's mother or father. The firstborn child's name might not necessarily be the day of the week on which they were born. Each Ashanti child is also given a family surname which is chosen by the father to honour other members of the family. Here, you will do the choosing.
DH (35, born on Tuesday): Komlá Baafi
DW (36, born on Monday): Adjua Munuo
Igbo
DH (40): Ekwueme Okafor
DW (38): Nneka Chikere
DS1 (18): Enyinnaya Ekwueme
DS2 (16): Chikelu Ekwueme
DD1 (12): Ifeoma Ekwueme
DD2/DD3 (8): Nkemdilim & Amarachi Ekwueme
DS3 (5): Ifeanyi Ekwueme
∆∆∆
Ashanti
DH (35): Kabenla Bafour
DW (36): Adjoa Baako
DD1 (11): Kwasiba Nkansah
DD2 (7): Afua Nsorah
DD3 (5): Ekua Kenu
DS (3): Siisi Yartei
∆∆∆
Yoruba
DH (32): Olujimi Oluwole
DW (32): Abeni Bosede
DS1 (10): Adegoke Oluwole
DS2 (8): Lanre Oluwole
DD1 (7): Monifa Oluwole
DS3 (4): Kayin Oluwole
DD2 (1): Abenike Oluwole
∆∆∆
DH (40): Ekwueme Okafor
DW (38): Nneka Chikere
DS1 (18): Enyinnaya Ekwueme
DS2 (16): Chikelu Ekwueme
DD1 (12): Ifeoma Ekwueme
DD2/DD3 (8): Nkemdilim & Amarachi Ekwueme
DS3 (5): Ifeanyi Ekwueme
∆∆∆
Ashanti
DH (35): Kabenla Bafour
DW (36): Adjoa Baako
DD1 (11): Kwasiba Nkansah
DD2 (7): Afua Nsorah
DD3 (5): Ekua Kenu
DS (3): Siisi Yartei
∆∆∆
Yoruba
DH (32): Olujimi Oluwole
DW (32): Abeni Bosede
DS1 (10): Adegoke Oluwole
DS2 (8): Lanre Oluwole
DD1 (7): Monifa Oluwole
DS3 (4): Kayin Oluwole
DD2 (1): Abenike Oluwole
∆∆∆
Great idea!
DH (40): Chinwe Amadi
DW (38): Chika Okonkwo
Chinwe & Chika || Enyinnaya, Oluchi, Chinonso, Adanna, Nwanneka, and Ikenna
DS1 (18): Enyinnaya Chinwe
DS2 (16): Oluchi Chinwe
DD1 (12): Chinonso Chinwe
DD2/DD3 (8): Adanna Chinwe // Nwanneka Chinwe
DS3 (5): Ikenna Chinwe
∆ ∆ ∆
DH (35, born on Tuesday): Kabenla Bafour
DW (36, born on Monday): Adjoa Munuo
Kabenla & Adjoa || Akosiwa, Efia, Akua, and ESI
DD1 (11, named for DH's mother): Akosiwa Abrafi
DD2 (7, born on Friday): Efia Bonaa
DD3 (5, born on Wednesday): Akua Takyi
DS (3, born on Sunday): Esi Nimoh
∆ ∆ ∆
DH (32): Olukayode Lekan Seyi
DW (32): Abeni Mojisola Bankole
Olukayode & Abeni || Ekundayo, Ayodele, Monifa, Omobolanle, and Abenike
DS1 (10): Ekundayo Adegoke Seyi
DS2 (8): Ayodele Olayinka Seyi
DD1 (7): Monifa Abosede Seyi
DS3 (4): Omobolanle Femi Seyi
DD2 (1): Abenike Bolanle Seyi
DH (40): Chinwe Amadi
DW (38): Chika Okonkwo
Chinwe & Chika || Enyinnaya, Oluchi, Chinonso, Adanna, Nwanneka, and Ikenna
DS1 (18): Enyinnaya Chinwe
DS2 (16): Oluchi Chinwe
DD1 (12): Chinonso Chinwe
DD2/DD3 (8): Adanna Chinwe // Nwanneka Chinwe
DS3 (5): Ikenna Chinwe
∆ ∆ ∆
DH (35, born on Tuesday): Kabenla Bafour
DW (36, born on Monday): Adjoa Munuo
Kabenla & Adjoa || Akosiwa, Efia, Akua, and ESI
DD1 (11, named for DH's mother): Akosiwa Abrafi
DD2 (7, born on Friday): Efia Bonaa
DD3 (5, born on Wednesday): Akua Takyi
DS (3, born on Sunday): Esi Nimoh
∆ ∆ ∆
DH (32): Olukayode Lekan Seyi
DW (32): Abeni Mojisola Bankole
Olukayode & Abeni || Ekundayo, Ayodele, Monifa, Omobolanle, and Abenike
DS1 (10): Ekundayo Adegoke Seyi
DS2 (8): Ayodele Olayinka Seyi
DD1 (7): Monifa Abosede Seyi
DS3 (4): Omobolanle Femi Seyi
DD2 (1): Abenike Bolanle Seyi
DH (40): Chukwudi Chiemeka
DW (38): Nneka Okorie
DS1 (18): Ifeanyi Chukwudi
DS2 (16): Chikelu Chukwudi
DD1 (12): Ogechi Chukwudi
DD2/DD3 (8): Nkemdilim Chukwudi & Nwanneka Chukwudi
DS3 (5): Obi Chukwudi
***
DH (35, born on Tuesday): Kwabena Mintah
DW (36, born on Monday): Adwoa Aborampaa
DD1 (11, named for DH's mother): Akasi Banahene
DD2 (7, born on Friday): Afiba Nsorah
DD3 (5, born on Wednesday): Akuba Konadu
DS (3, born on Sunday): Siisi Yamoah
***
LN: Seyi
DH (32): Olujimi Babajide
DW (32): Mojisola Bosede
DS1 (10): Ayokunle Adetokunbo
DS2 (8): Ayodele Olayinka
DD1 (7): Ife Simisola
DS3 (4): Femi Taiwo
DD2 (1): Yewande Olubunmi
DW (38): Nneka Okorie
DS1 (18): Ifeanyi Chukwudi
DS2 (16): Chikelu Chukwudi
DD1 (12): Ogechi Chukwudi
DD2/DD3 (8): Nkemdilim Chukwudi & Nwanneka Chukwudi
DS3 (5): Obi Chukwudi
***
DH (35, born on Tuesday): Kwabena Mintah
DW (36, born on Monday): Adwoa Aborampaa
DD1 (11, named for DH's mother): Akasi Banahene
DD2 (7, born on Friday): Afiba Nsorah
DD3 (5, born on Wednesday): Akuba Konadu
DS (3, born on Sunday): Siisi Yamoah
***
LN: Seyi
DH (32): Olujimi Babajide
DW (32): Mojisola Bosede
DS1 (10): Ayokunle Adetokunbo
DS2 (8): Ayodele Olayinka
DD1 (7): Ife Simisola
DS3 (4): Femi Taiwo
DD2 (1): Yewande Olubunmi
This is so interesting! I cant wait to play the other parts!
DH (40): Ekwueme Okorie
DW (38): Amaka Chidiebere
DS1 (18): Ifeanyi Ekwueme (DH's name)
DS2 (16): Oluchi Ekwueme
DD1 (12): Ifeoma Ekwueme
DD2/DD3 (8): Chidi Ekwueme // Ebele Ekwueme
DS3 (5): Ikenna Ekwueme
∆∆∆
DH (35, born on Tuesday): Komlan Mintah
DW (36, born on Monday): Adjoa Munuo
DD1 (11, named for DH's mother): Akasi Nkansah
DD2 (7, born on Friday): Efe Nsorah
DD3 (5, born on Wednesday): Ekua Konadu
DS (3, born on Sunday): Siisi Yamoah
∆∆∆
DH (32): Olujimi Ilori
DW (32): Abeni Ilori
DS1 (10): Kayode Ilori
DS2 (8): Lanre Ilori
DD1 (7): Monifa Ilori
DS3 (4): Femi Ilori
DD2 (1): Abenike Ilori
∆∆∆
DH (40): Ekwueme Okorie
DW (38): Amaka Chidiebere
DS1 (18): Ifeanyi Ekwueme (DH's name)
DS2 (16): Oluchi Ekwueme
DD1 (12): Ifeoma Ekwueme
DD2/DD3 (8): Chidi Ekwueme // Ebele Ekwueme
DS3 (5): Ikenna Ekwueme
∆∆∆
DH (35, born on Tuesday): Komlan Mintah
DW (36, born on Monday): Adjoa Munuo
DD1 (11, named for DH's mother): Akasi Nkansah
DD2 (7, born on Friday): Efe Nsorah
DD3 (5, born on Wednesday): Ekua Konadu
DS (3, born on Sunday): Siisi Yamoah
∆∆∆
DH (32): Olujimi Ilori
DW (32): Abeni Ilori
DS1 (10): Kayode Ilori
DS2 (8): Lanre Ilori
DD1 (7): Monifa Ilori
DS3 (4): Femi Ilori
DD2 (1): Abenike Ilori
∆∆∆
DH (40): Chinwe Amadi
DW (38): Amaka Okonkwo
DS1 (18): Udo Chinwe
DS2 (16): Akuchi Chinwe
DD1 (12): Onyeka Chinwe
DD2/DD3 (8): Uzoma & Nwanneka Chinwe
DS3 (5): Obi Chinwe
∆∆∆
DH (35, born on Tuesday): Kobi Mintah
DW (36, born on Monday): Adwoba Baako
DD1 (11, named for DH's mother): Esi Nkansah
DD2 (7, born on Friday): Afia Omenaa
DD3 (5, born on Wednesday): Ekua Ansaa
DS (3, born on Sunday): Kwasi Yamoah
∆∆∆
DH (32): Lekan Seyi
DW (32): Omolara Seyi
DS1 (10): Kayode Seyi
DS2 (8): Bamidele Seyi
DD1 (7): Monifa Seyi
DS3 (4): Taiwo Seyi
DD2 (1): Yewande Seyi
DW (38): Amaka Okonkwo
DS1 (18): Udo Chinwe
DS2 (16): Akuchi Chinwe
DD1 (12): Onyeka Chinwe
DD2/DD3 (8): Uzoma & Nwanneka Chinwe
DS3 (5): Obi Chinwe
∆∆∆
DH (35, born on Tuesday): Kobi Mintah
DW (36, born on Monday): Adwoba Baako
DD1 (11, named for DH's mother): Esi Nkansah
DD2 (7, born on Friday): Afia Omenaa
DD3 (5, born on Wednesday): Ekua Ansaa
DS (3, born on Sunday): Kwasi Yamoah
∆∆∆
DH (32): Lekan Seyi
DW (32): Omolara Seyi
DS1 (10): Kayode Seyi
DS2 (8): Bamidele Seyi
DD1 (7): Monifa Seyi
DS3 (4): Taiwo Seyi
DD2 (1): Yewande Seyi
DH (40): Chinwe Chukwuemek
DW (38): Adaeze Okonkwo
DS1 (18): Udo Chinwe
DS2 (16): Chibuzo Chinwe
DD1 (12): Ifeoma Chinwe
DD2/DD3 (8): Ngozi Chinwe & Nkechi Chinwe
DS3 (5): Obi Chinwe
∆∆∆
DH (35, born on Tuesday): Kobi Abeyie
DW (36, born on Monday): Adwoa Baako
DD1 (11, named for DH's mother): Esi Banahene
DD2 (7, born on Friday): Afia Omenaa
DD3 (5, born on Wednesday): Akua Asenso
DS (3, born on Sunday): Kwesi Yamoah
∆∆∆
DH (32): Olujimi Kumuyi
DW (32): Abeni Kumuyi
DS1 (10): Ekundayo Kumuyi
DS2 (8): Ayodele Kumuyi
DD1 (7): Ife Kumuyi
DS3 (4): Taiwo Kumuyi
DD2 (1): Abenike Kumuyi
DW (38): Adaeze Okonkwo
DS1 (18): Udo Chinwe
DS2 (16): Chibuzo Chinwe
DD1 (12): Ifeoma Chinwe
DD2/DD3 (8): Ngozi Chinwe & Nkechi Chinwe
DS3 (5): Obi Chinwe
∆∆∆
DH (35, born on Tuesday): Kobi Abeyie
DW (36, born on Monday): Adwoa Baako
DD1 (11, named for DH's mother): Esi Banahene
DD2 (7, born on Friday): Afia Omenaa
DD3 (5, born on Wednesday): Akua Asenso
DS (3, born on Sunday): Kwesi Yamoah
∆∆∆
DH (32): Olujimi Kumuyi
DW (32): Abeni Kumuyi
DS1 (10): Ekundayo Kumuyi
DS2 (8): Ayodele Kumuyi
DD1 (7): Ife Kumuyi
DS3 (4): Taiwo Kumuyi
DD2 (1): Abenike Kumuyi
Such a cool idea!
DH (40): Ekwueme Amadi
DW (38): Chiamaka Chinwendu
DS1 (18): Onyekachi Amadi
DS2 (16): Chikelu Amadi
DD1 (12): Chioma Amadi
DD2/DD3 (8): Uzoma Amadi/Nkechi Amadi
DS3 (5): Ifeanyi Amadi
Ekwueme and Chiamaka with Onyekachi, Chikelu, Chioma, Uzoma, Nkechi, and Ifeanyi
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DH (35, born on Tuesday): Ebo Abeyie
DW (36, born on Monday): Adwoa Aboraa
DD1 (11, named for DH's mother): Akasi Nkansah
DD2 (7, born on Friday): Efia Nsorah
DD3 (5, born on Wednesday): Akuba Konadu
DS (3, born on Sunday): Kwasi Yamoah
Ebo and Adwoa with Akasi, Efia, Akuba, and Kwasi
∆∆∆
DH (32): Olukayode Ilori
DW (32): Abeni Ilori
DS1 (10): Ekundayo Ilori
DS2 (8): Ayodele Ilori
DD1 (7): Simisola Ilori
DS3 (4): Abidemi Ilori
DD2 (1): Olubunmi Ilori
Olukayode and Abeni with Ekundayo, Ayodele, Simisola, Abidemi, and Olubunmi
DH (40): Ekwueme Amadi
DW (38): Chiamaka Chinwendu
DS1 (18): Onyekachi Amadi
DS2 (16): Chikelu Amadi
DD1 (12): Chioma Amadi
DD2/DD3 (8): Uzoma Amadi/Nkechi Amadi
DS3 (5): Ifeanyi Amadi
Ekwueme and Chiamaka with Onyekachi, Chikelu, Chioma, Uzoma, Nkechi, and Ifeanyi
∆∆∆
DH (35, born on Tuesday): Ebo Abeyie
DW (36, born on Monday): Adwoa Aboraa
DD1 (11, named for DH's mother): Akasi Nkansah
DD2 (7, born on Friday): Efia Nsorah
DD3 (5, born on Wednesday): Akuba Konadu
DS (3, born on Sunday): Kwasi Yamoah
Ebo and Adwoa with Akasi, Efia, Akuba, and Kwasi
∆∆∆
DH (32): Olukayode Ilori
DW (32): Abeni Ilori
DS1 (10): Ekundayo Ilori
DS2 (8): Ayodele Ilori
DD1 (7): Simisola Ilori
DS3 (4): Abidemi Ilori
DD2 (1): Olubunmi Ilori
Olukayode and Abeni with Ekundayo, Ayodele, Simisola, Abidemi, and Olubunmi
This message was edited 1/5/2022, 7:17 PM