Gbenga

Gbenga is a first name or surname among the Yoruba speaking tribe of Nigeria. It means "lift up" or "lift higher". It can also be translated to "Elevate". Notable people with this name include:

Given name

 * Gbenga Adeboye (1959–2003), Nigerian entertainer
 * Gbenga Adeyinka, Nigerian comedian
 * Gbenga Agbenugba (pseudonym of Ola Opesan, born 1966), Nigerian-British writer, journalist and educationist
 * Gbenga Akinnagbe (born 1978), American actor
 * Gbenga Aluko (born 1963), Nigerian politician
 * Gbenga Arokoyo (born 1992), Nigerian footballer
 * Gbenga Bareehu Ashafa (born 1955), Nigerian politician
 * Gbenga Daniel (born 1956), Nigerian politician
 * Gbenga Tai "Ben" Folami (born 1999), Australian footballer
 * Gbenga Elegbeleye (born 1964), Nigerian sports administrator and politician
 * Gbenga Ogunniya (born 1949), Nigerian politician
 * Gbenga Toyosi Olawepo (born 1965), Nigerian activist
 * Gbenga Oloukun (born 1983), Nigerian boxer
 * Gbenga Omotoso (born 1961), Nigerian journalist, writer and columnist
 * Gbenga Salu, Nigerian video producer
 * Gbenga Sesan (born 1977), Nigerian businessman
 * Gbenga Shobo (born 1963), Nigerian businessman