Adetoun Ogunsheye
First Nigerian Female Professor (born 1926)
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Summary
Adetoun Ogunsheye was born on December 5, 1926[1], in Benin City[2]. She has worked as a librarian[3], university teacher[4], and writer[5]. She ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (59 views/month, #7,289 of 1,000,298).[6]
Key Facts
- Country of citizenship: Nigeria[7]
- Native language: Yoruba[8]
- Ethnic group: Yoruba people[9]
- Field of work: library science[10]
- Employer: University of Ibadan[11]
- Educated at: University of Ibadan[12], Newnham College[13], Simmons University[14]
- Notable work: A Break in the silence: a historical note on Lt. Colonel Victor Adebukunola Banjo[15]
- Award received: Fulbright Scholarship[16]
- Sex or gender: female[17]
- Archives at: National Library of Nigeria[18]
- Academic degree: master's degree[19]
- Family name: Ogunsheye[20]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: English[21], Yoruba[22], Nigerian Pidgin[23]
- Birth name: Felicia Adetokun Omolara Ogunsheye[24]
- Hair color: black hair[25]
- Writing language: English[26]
Why It Matters
Adetoun Ogunsheye is known by 7 alternative names across languages and contexts.[27]
FAQs
Where was Adetoun Ogunsheye born?
Adetoun Ogunsheye was born in Benin City[2].
What did Adetoun Ogunsheye do for work?
Adetoun Ogunsheye worked as a librarian[3], university teacher[4], and writer[5].
Where did Adetoun Ogunsheye go to school?
Adetoun Ogunsheye was educated at University of Ibadan[12], Newnham College[13], and Simmons University[14].
What awards did Adetoun Ogunsheye receive?
Honors received include Fulbright Scholarship[16].