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Who are Dotun Olubeko's parents? 'The Bachelorette' fans beg Charity Lawson to marry suitor as his family flew in from Nigeria for Hometown date

In Episode 6, Charity Lawson went to the hometown dates of Aaron Bryant, Dotun Olubeko, Joey Graziadei, and Xavier Bonner

FRESNO, CALIFORNIA: Charity Lawson's 'The Bachelorette' hometown dates have had their ups and downs, with each family encounter leaving a distinct impression, helping her to make the final decision. The homecoming date planned by Dotun Olubeko was picture-perfect, with his family welcoming Charity wholeheartedly. Overall, she has never wavered in her faith in Dotun, making him a solid contender for her happily ever after.

On 'The Bachelorette' Season 20 Episode 6, Charity made her way to the hometown dates planned by Aaron Bryant, Dotun, Joey Graziadei, and Xavier Bonner. However, some family visits stood out among the rest. But it was Dotun's parents who wowed viewers by going above and beyond for their son. 

Who are Dotun Olubeko's parents?

Dotun is the son of Nigerian immigrants Yomi Olubeko, 58, and Adenika Olubeko, 56. The suitor's father, Yomi, worked as a constable sheriff at Fresno County Sheriff's Department from 1999 to 2017 and retired after almost 18 years of service. Yomi graduated from Ijebu Ode High School and attended Fresno City College. Dotun's mother, Adenika, was born on October 15, 1966, and has worked as a registered nurse in California, according to her LinkedIn profile.

The couple are parents to two more children, Tejumola and Olatunbosun. Tejumola, 35, was born in October 1987, and he attended California State University and is currently a practicing attorney who has been admitted to the California Bar. Olatunbosun is the oldest of the brood at 36 years old. He is a 2024 MD student at Michigan State University's College of Human Medicine.

Dotun's parents flew in from Nigeria for their Hometown date

Dotun had assumed that because his parents were in Nigeria, he wouldn't be able to see Charity on his hometown date in Fresno, California. They startled them by showing up for the family supper prepared by his grandmother. Clearly, Charity was quite well-regarded among Dotun's family as his mother promised that if she selected Dotun, she would take her away to Nigeria and throw her a lavish wedding. Dotun's grandmother even told Charity that she adored her, while his mother said she should treat them like her family. 

'Plan the wedding for the next day'

Reacting to Charity and Dotun's hometown date, fans couldn't help but gush over it on social media. One said, "You better marry Dotun, Charity. Nigeria to Fresno is a 26+ hour flight." Another wrote, "Dotun’s parents coming back from Nigeria for this hometown date. "abc flew in dotun’s parents from nigeria for his hometown??? season over," expressed one who was elated with the gesture. An emotional fan expressed, "OMG DOTUN’S PARENTS SURPRISING HIM BY COMING FROM NIGERIA IM SOBBINGGGGG." Ranking it the best Hometown date, a user noted, "Dotun’s parents flying all the way from Nigeria to meet Charity, the drive-in movie slideshow date, Charity crying tears of happiness… I need them to workout for real." "I should’ve known his parents would show up randomly from “Nigeria”," stated a fan, with another adding, "HIS PARENTS LITERALLY CAME TO MEET HER ALL THE WAY FROM NIGERIA IM BAWLING MARRY HIM NOW." "They came back from Nigeria? Plan the wedding for the next day. This is too sweet," wrote a 'The Bachelorette' fan who is clearly rooting for Dotun and Charity. 

Tune in to ABC on Mondays at 8 pm ET/PT to catch new episodes of 'The Bachelorette' Season 20.