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ENTERTAINMENT
 Moses Adejumo Olaiya (aka Baba Sala, first popular Yoruba comedian)
Chief Isaiah Kehinde Dairo (aka IK, aka baba aladura), MBE (1930-1996)
hailed from
Ijebu-Jesa but was born in Offa on January 6.
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He was widely recognized as a pioneer in the field of African popular
music. It was the late I.K. Dairo who really made juju into a modern sound. In 1963 he received the MBE (Member of the British Empire) award, bestowed upon him by Queen Elizabeth, two years before the Beatles were similarly honored.
Dairo recorded many singles, EPs and LPs for Decca
LAW AND ORDER
Justice Kayode Eso, Justice Emeritus of the Supreme Court of Nigeria
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Member of the Governing Council and Advisory Committee
of African Centre for Democracy and Human Rights Studies
He wrote "The Mystery Gunman"
Kanmi Isola Osobu
Popular Lagos lawyer Kanmi Isola Osobu died on May 24 1995 at a private hospital in Ibadan.
Justice Segun Ilori
former Lagos State Chief Judge.
Justice Thomas
former Lagos State Chief Judge.
Sapara Williams (First Nigerian woman lawyer)
BUSINESS TYCOONS
Dr. Lawrence Omole
is one of the fathers of the first major industry in Ilesa - International Bewries.
SB Bakare
Ajanaku
Fajemirokun hailed from Ifewara but was raised in Ile-Oluji
Darosa Akodu is one of first millionaires in Nigeria
EDUCATION
Professor Falase (Vice Chancellor, University of Ibadan)
Professor Ojemgbede (Deputy Vice Chancellor, University of Ibadan)
Professor Ibidapo-Obe (Vice Chancellor, University of Lagos)
Professor Rogers Makanjuola (Vice Chancellor, University of Ife)
Professor Oyewale Tomori (Vice Chancellor, Redeemers University)
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Professor Tayo (Deputy Vice Chancellor, University of Agriculture, Abeokuta)
Professor Bolanle Awe (Former Commissioner for Education, Oyo State)
His Highness, Oba Adekunle Aromolaran (Owa of Ilesa, renown publisher and Chancellor, Federal University of Technology, Yola)
POLITICS
Mrs. Titi Atiku (Wife of Vice President of Nigeria)
Mojisoluwa Akinfemwa is former commissioner in Oyo State and former AD Senate Leader.
Oladipo Olaitan is the former AD House of Representative Leader.
Olowoofoyeku Babatunji was the first Minister of Education in Western Region.
CLERGY
Pastor Obadare (Prophet and Evangelist) is the founder of World Soul Evangelical Ministry (WOSEM).
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Pastor W.F. Kumuyi, Ph.D is the founder and General Superintendent of the Deeper Christian Life Ministry.
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Pastor S.K. Abiara (Prophet and Evangelist) is the founder of CAC Agbala Itura.
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Pastor E.A. Adeboye, Ph.D hails from Ifewara. He is the General Overseer of Reedemed Christian Church of God.
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Pastor Joshua Owoeye, Ph.D is the Chaiman of Western USA Districts Coordinating Council of Christ Apostolic Church.
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Pastor T.A.O. Agbeja, Ph.D is the Chaiman of Washington Zone of Christ Apostolic Church.
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