About James Oyedeji
Lived 1982 – 2016 (aged 33–34). James Oyedeji was a Ghanaian sport historian and businessperson.
James Oyedeji (June 1953 – 4 May 2016), nicknamed Uncle Bode or Uncle Bodey, was a Ghanaian sports historian, who was also the Chief Executive of the Tudu Mighty Jets.
Biography Oyedeji held a MSc in economics. He was primarily known as a sports historian, being nicknamed "Uncle Bode" or "Uncle Bodey" due to his extensive knowledge of West African sport, in particular football and boxing.
Death Oyedeji died aged 63 on 4 June 2016 at 37 Military Hospital in Accra after suffering a stroke; His death was marked with a one-week celebration.
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Who was James Oyedeji?
Ghanaian sports historian
When was James Oyedeji born?
James Oyedeji was born in 1982 in Nigeria.
When did James Oyedeji die?
James Oyedeji died on 4 May 2016 in Ghana.
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James Oyedeji was a sport historian and businessperson.
What nationality was James Oyedeji?
James Oyedeji was Ghanaian.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). James Oyedeji. https://biography.guide/james-oyedeji/
MLA: "James Oyedeji." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/james-oyedeji/.
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