Femi Fani-Kayode
Chief Femi Fani-Kayode | |
|---|---|
| Minister of Culture and Tourism | |
| In office 22 June 2006 – 7 November 2006 | |
| Preceded by | Frank Ogbuewu |
| Succeeded by | Babalola Borishade |
| Minister of Aviation | |
| In office 7 November 2006 – 29 May 2007 | |
| Preceded by | Babalola Borishade |
| Succeeded by | Felix Hyat |
| Ambassador Designate of the Federal Republic of Nigeria | |
| Assumed office 11 December 2025 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | David Oluwafemi Adewunmi Abdulateef Fani-Kayode 16 October 1960 Lagos, Lagos State, Nigeria |
| Spouse(s) | Saratu Atta (1987-1990) Yemisi Adeniji (1991-1995) Precious Chikwendu (2014-2020) Regina Fani-Kayode (1997-to date) Chyna Adaugo Fani-Kayode (2025-to date) |
| Children | 9 |
| Profession | Lawyer, Politician, Writer, Diplomat and Poet. |
David Oluwafemi Adewunmi Abdulateef Fani-Kayode (// ⓘ; born 16 October 1960) is a Nigerian aristocrat, politician, writer, lawyer, diplomat and poet.
Fani-Kayode became the Special Assistant on Public Affairs to President Olusegun Obasanjo from July 2003 to June 2006. He was appointed the Minister of Culture and Tourism of the Federal Republic of Nigeria from 22 June to 7 November 2006, and the Minister of Aviation from 7 November 2006 to 29 May 2007. On 29 November 2025, President Bola Tinubu appointed Femi Fani-Kayode as an ambassador of the Federal Republic of Nigeria On 11 December 2025, Femi Fani-Kayode was confirmed an ambassador-designate by the Nigeria Senate.
Femi Fani-Kayode was honored with the traditional title of Otunba of Joga Orile, Jogaland (meaning "the right hand man to the King") by the Abepa of Orile, Oba (Dr.) Adeyemi Olanrewaju Adekeye of Joga Orile in Ogun State, South Western Nigeria in 2017.
He was honored with the traditional title of Sadaukin Shinkafi (meaning "the warrior of the Shinkafi Emirate") by Emir Muhammed Makwashe, the Emir of Shinkafi in Zamfara State, North Western Nigeria in 2020.
He was honored with the traditional title of Aare Ajagunla of Otun Ekiti, Mobaland (meaning the "supreme commander of the great warriors of Mobaland") by the Oore of Otun Ekiti, Paramount Ruler of Mobaland, His Royal Majesty, Oba Dr Adekunle Adeagbo in Ekiti State, South Western Nigeria in 2019.
He was honored with the traditional title of Wakilin Doka Potiskum (meaning "the leader and commander of the law enforcement officers of the Potiskum Emirate") by His Royal Majesty Emir Umaru Bubaram Ibn Wuriwa Bauya, the Emir of Potiskum in Yobe State, North Eastern Nigeria in 2022.