LOVE ISLAND'S OPE ADDRESSES NAME PRONUNCIATION

Since stepping into the Love Island villa on day one, West End performer Ope Sowande has found himself at the centre of a discussion on how exactly his name should be pronounced. When he introduced himself on the show, Ope explained that his name is pronounced "Oh-pee." However, viewers questioned why he did not go by the traditional Nigerian/Yoruba pronunciation, sparking weeks of debate across social media.