Tunji is a Yoruba male given name. It is loosely interpreted as re-awake. Notable people includesTunji Oyelana Nigerian musician Tunji Awojobi Nigerian professional basketball player Tunji Olurin Former military Governor of Oyo State Tunji Kasim Scottish actor Tunji Banjo Nigerian-Irish professional footballer Tunji Sowande Nigeria-born United Kingdom lawyer and musician Tunji Otegbeye Nigerian politician Sarafa Tunji Ishola Nigeria's former Minister of Mines and Steel Development