Proper John Smith type name even…. Adanawa Bolwana….
Adama, and "wa", which translates to "land" or "territory". Together, it means "Land of Adama" and denotes the historic Adamawa Emirate (and present-day Adamawa State in Nigeria and Adamawa Region in Cameroon
The surname Bolwana is of Southern African origin, primarily rooted within the Xhosa people of the Eastern Cape and the broader Nguni linguistic groups of South Africa. In Xhosa tradition, family surnames—often referred to as iziduko—originate from historical events, character traits, or geographical descriptions
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