Ayo Bamgbose: key obituary facts
Is Ayo Bamgbose dead? Yes. Ayo Bamgbose died on July 25, 2026, at age 94.
Cause of death: Ayo Bamgbose's cause of death has not been publicly confirmed.
What was Ayo Bamgbose known for?
He was a Nigerian linguist.
More about Ayo Bamgbose
Born: 27 January 1932.
Gender: male.
Occupation: linguist.
Nationality: Nigeria.
Education: University of Edinburgh, University of London.
Employer: University of Ibadan.
Also known as: Ayọ̀ Bámgbósé.
Occupations: Linguist, Professor, Scholar.
Ayo Bamgbose, the Nigerian academic linguist and first professor of linguistics in Nigeria, died on July 25, 2026.
Born on January 27, 1932, he was known for contributions to education and linguistics and for the honours and professional offices that marked his career. He taught at the University of Ibadan, joining its staff in 1963 as a lecturer before rising to senior lecturer in 1966 and professor in 1968.
On retirement, he was named professor emeritus, after serving in a range of leadership posts at the university and in professional bodies.