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Dokun Akingbade

ドクン・アキングベード　/　どくん・あきんぐべーど

Basketball player from Nigeria

June 5, 1984 (age 42)　・　Lagos, Lagos State, Nigeria

Lagos State
basketball player

My Take

Dokun Akingbade has one of the more unusual trajectories I have come across. Born in Lagos, educated at George Washington University, and then playing professional basketball for the Akita Northern Happinets in Japan's bj league, his path crosses three continents. As someone who pays attention to foreign players who chose Japan, I feel a real soft spot for him. Most intriguing is the second act: pivoting from the hardwood to serving in the United States Department of State. That move from athlete to diplomat suggests a curiosity and adaptability I find genuinely admirable, and frankly rare.

Overview

Ayodokun Samuel Akingbade (born June 5, 1984) is a Nigerian former professional basketball player who played for the Akita Northern Happinets of the Japanese bj league. He currently serves for the United States Department of State.

Summary adapted from Wikipedia, licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0.

1. Profile

Name (English): Dokun Akingbade
Name (Japanese): ドクン・アキングベード
Reading: どくん・あきんぐべーど
Born: June 5, 1984 (age 42)
Zodiac / Chinese zodiac: Gemini / Rat
Origin: Lagos, Lagos State, Nigeria
Blood type: Private
Height: Private
Agency: Private
Occupation: basketball player

2. Background

Elementary school: Private
Junior high: Private
High school: Bladensburg High School
University: George Washington University

3. Relationships

Spouse: Private
Children: Private
Parents: Private
Siblings: Private

4. Personality

Motto

Private

6. Links

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