Babatunde Ọlaṣayọ POPOỌLA

• Number of Children: 0
• Date of Birth: October 27, 1993
• Gender: Male
• Marital Status: Single
• Religion: Christainity

• Presiding Officer, 2023 General Election, Federal Republic of Nigeria
• Financial Secretary, Faculty of Arts Student Association, University of Lagos, 2018-01-01, 2019-12-31

• M.A. Dissertation: A Morphosemantic Analysis of Place Names in Ìbàdàn, University of Lagos, Akoka, Lagos, 2024
• B.A. Project: Ìlò Lítírẹ̀ṣọ̀ Àlòhùn nínú Fíìmù Àgbéléwò Àfọ̀njà, University of Lagos, Akoka, Lagos, 2021

• Corp Member of the Year, Unilag Radio, University of Lagos, 2022-12-01
• Best Graduating Student in Yorùbá, Head of Department Prize, 2022-01-01
• Best Graduating Student in Linguistics/Yorùbá, Dimeji Ajikobi Foundation Prize, 2022-01-01
• Best Graduating Student in Linguistics, Ifa Olokun Foundation Prize, 2022-01-01
• Best Graduating Student in Linguistics African and Asian Studies, Late Samuel Talabi Seriki Prize, 2022-01-01
• Finalist of the Year (Male), Faculty of Arts Students Association, University of Lagos, 2021-09-01
• Award of Academic Excellence, Cacyof University of Lagos, 2019/2019, 2020-01-01
• Award of Academic Excellence, Cacyof University of Lagos, 2017/2018, 2019-01-01
• Award of Academic Excellence, Cacyof University of Lagos, 2016/2017, 2018-01-01

• Popoola, B., A Contrastive Study of Ọ̀ yọ́ Dialect and Standard Yorùbá, LASU Journal of Humanities, 17, 2, 2025, https://lasujoh.org.ng/storage/articles/S77CtRP0RlugYEpP2GuNeQUgZtMgN6kwVzPBT1qB.pdf
• Oladeji, K., Popoola, B., A Morphological Analysis of Selected Ìbàdàn Place Names: Documenting and Preserving Its Linguistic and Cultural Heritage, Ọ̀pànbàtà Jọ́nà Ìmọ̀ Áfìrìkà, 12, 1, 2024, https://lasujournalofafricanstudies.org.ng/storage/publications/111744192793.pdf

• Yorùbá Studies Association of Nigeria Conference, Lagos State University, Ọjọ, Nigeria, 2025-10-06, 2025-10-09, The Proposed Ẹgbẹ̀lẹ́gbẹ̀ Numeral System for Yorùbá: A Critical Review
• Lagos Conference, Institute of Africa and Diaspora Studies, University of Lagos, Nigeria, 2025-09-25, 2025-09-27, Distinctions Between The Ìsàlẹ̀ Èkó Yorùbá Code And Standard Yorùbá
• Lagos Studies Association's 9th Annual Conference, University of Lagos, Nigeria, 2025-06-17, 2025-06-21
• Yorùbá Studies Association of Nigeria Conference, Lagos State University, Ọjọ, Nigeria, 2024-10-07, 2024-10-10, Beyond the Mistranslation Debate, The Role of Artificial Intelligence in Enhancing Yorùbá Translation Practices
• Nigeria Languages Data & Sci-Tech Conference N.L.D.S.T.C., Virtual, 2023-08-19, 2023-08-23
• Nigeria Languages Data & Sci-Tech Conference N.L.D.S.T.C., Virtual, 2024-08-21, 2024-08-25
• African Nxt 2022, Landmark Event Center, Lagos, 2022-02-27, 2022-03-04
• Yorùbá Metalanguage Workshop, Department of African Languages, Literature and Communication Arts, Lagos State University, Ojo, Lagos, Nigeria, 2024-01-23, 2024-01-25
• Regenerating Non-Formal Learning in Africa: Digitising Folktales for Animation and Value Education, Institute of African and Diaspora Studies University of Lagos, 2022-04-12, 2022-04-13

Babatunde Ọlaṣayọ Popoola is a dedicated linguist and Yorùbá language scholar with a strong foundation in both academic research and practical teaching. Currently an Adjunct lecturer at the University of Lagos. He has consistently demonstrated excellence throughout his academic journey, graduating with distinction in his M.A. (CGPA 4.80/5.00) and the best graduating student of his department and First Class Honours in his B.A. in Linguistics/Yorùbá (CGPA 4.57/5.00), also the best graduating student of the department. His research focuses on Yorùbá dialectology, morphosemantics, phonology, and language documentation, with notable publications including studies on Ọ̀yọ́ dialect contrasts and the morphological analysis of Ìbàdàn place names. He has contributed to numerous research projects, including Indigenous Advertising in Yorùbá society and AI-driven language technology initiatives, with experience in data annotation, NLP projects, and language technology applications. A committed cultural advocate, he has worked with platforms like Babaonigba.com and international organizations to preserve and promote Yorùbá language and heritage. Babatunde is a recognized leader and achiever, having served as a presiding officer in national elections, held leadership roles in university student associations, and received multiple academic awards for excellence. His multilingual proficiency in English, Yorùbá , and Nigerian Pidgin, combined with his interdisciplinary expertise in linguistics, culture, and technology, positions him as a versatile researcher and educator dedicated to advancing the study and practice of Yorùbá language and culture.