Ọlátúnjí is both a surname and a given name of Yoruba origin meaning "nobility/wealth has resurrected, has returned and becomes stronger, is reasserted". The shortform is Tunji.

Notable people Olatunji Akin Euba (1935–2020), Nigerian composer, musicologist and pianist Ayokunle Olatunji "T. J." Fatinikun (born 1991), Nigerian-American player of American football Babatunde Olatunji (1927–2003), Nigerian drummer, educator and social activist Dayo Olatunji (born 1992), English singer Eddie Olatunji Oshodi (born 1992), English footballer Olajide "JJ" Olatunji (born 1993), known as "KSI", English rapper and Internet personality Deji Olatunji (born 1996), YouTuber, brother of KSI Victor Olatunji (born 1999), Nigerian footballer Olatunji Yearwood (born 1985), Trinidadian Soca singer and songwriter

See also Olatunji Concert, recording of saxophonist John Coltrane

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