Toyin Falola
Nigerian historian (born 1953)
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Summary
Toyin Falola was born on January 1, 1953[1], in Ibadan[2]. He has worked as a historian[3], university teacher[4], writer[5], and non-fiction writer[6]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (363 views/month, #7,185 of 1,000,298).[7]
Key Facts
- Country of citizenship: Nigeria[8]
- Employer: University of Texas at Austin[9], University of Cambridge[10]
- Award received: Distinguished Africanist Award[11]
- Member of: American Historical Association[12], African Studies Association[13]
- Religion or worldview: Christianity[14]
- Sex or gender: male[15]
- Commons category: Toyin Falola[16]
- Family name: Falola[17]
- Given name: Toyin[18], Omoyeni[19]
- Official website: http://www.toyinfalola.com/[20], https://toyinfalolanetwork.org/biography/[21], https://toyinfalolanetwork.org/[22]
- Email address: mailto:toyin.falola@mail.utexas.edu[23]
- Eye color: brown[24]
- Described by source: Dictionary of African Biography[25]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: English[26], Nigerian Pidgin[27]
- Birth name: Oluwatoyin Omoyeni Falola[28]
- Hair color: black hair[29]
Why It Matters
Toyin Falola is known by 8 alternative names across languages and contexts.[30]
FAQs
Where was Toyin Falola born?
Toyin Falola's place of birth was Ibadan[2].
What did Toyin Falola do for work?
Toyin Falola worked as a historian[3], university teacher[4], writer[5], and non-fiction writer[6].
What awards did Toyin Falola receive?
Honors received include Distinguished Africanist Award[11].