where did israel adesanya grow up

Israel Adesanya grew up mainly in Rotorua, New Zealand , after being born in Lagos, Nigeria and spending a brief period in Ghana with his family.

Quick Scoop

• Born: Lagos, Nigeria.

• Moved to Ghana: briefly in 1999.

• Raised in: Rotorua, New Zealand, from about age 10.

If you want, I can also give you a one-line bio of his early life or a timeline of his move from Nigeria to New Zealand.