The Nigerian filmmaker Odunlade Adekola became more popular for his photographs that are used as internet memes in Nigeria. His lead role inIshola Durojaye’s 2003 movie Asiri Gomina Wa made him very popular in Nollywood.
He is the founder and CEO of the Odunlade Adekola Film Production and he has acted in several Nollywood movies. He has received quite a number of awards for his acting skills and talent.
Who is Odunlade Adekola?
Odunlade Adekola was born on December 31, 1978 in Abeokuta, Nigeria to his parents Pastor and Mrs. B.A Adekola . He was raised in Abeokuta where he attended St John’s Primary School and later Moshood Abiola Polytechnic (MAPOLY) where he obtained a diploma certificate.
Odunlade later enrolled at University of Lagos and obtained a Bachelors degree in Business Adminstration.
Is He Married?
The Nigeria actor cum director is married to Ruth Adekola. Adekola met his wife way back in church during a night vigil. They were both in the same polytechnic. Ruth Adekola is from Ekiti state in Nigeria and she is also Yoruba.
The couple got married in 2003 and the have four children together. All the children’s names start with the letter D’ which is why the actor’s wife is often called Mummy Dee4.
Sex for Role Controversy
Being famous some times comes with a price. Most celebrities try so hard to stay away from controversies and scandal. Odunlade Adekola has been in a controversy which would have destroyed his home.
Reports surfaced online sometimes back accusing the actor of being involved in sex-for-role with actress in his academy. He denied ever demanding sex from any actress via a video he made on Instagram and YouTube.
In the video he made on September 9, 2021, he demanded that all those accusing him for such act should speak up.He even called out some actress that have worked with him in the past and even presently with him to speak up. Among those he called are: Adenike Hamzah, Eniola Ajao, and Taiwo Aromokun.
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Odunlade Adekola Net Worth
Adekola has appeared in over a hundred Nigerian movies. He is regarded as one of the richest Yoruba entertainers in Nigeria.
He owns a multi-million naira hotel which is allegedly worth over N40 million and is situated in Abeokuta in Ogun State, Nigeria.
Even though his net worth is still under review, there are speculations that he has a net worth of over $2.5 million.
5 Other Facts about the Nigerian actor
1. Odunlade Adekola’s parents are pastors
The Nigerian actor’s parents are Pastor B.A Adekola and Deaconess Fekicia Adekola. His father is a pastor at a parish of Christ Apostolic Church in Abeokuta Ogun state.
Pastor B.A Adekola was a choirmaster at a Christ Apostolic Church when the actor was born. His mother is a deaconess in Christ Apostolic Church.
2. He started acting in church at a young age
Odunlade Adekola always had interest in acting. At a young age, he and his friend would request to play jesters during anniversaries at the Christ Apostolic Church Lafenwa.
The two friends later became popular by writing scripts for comedy plays in the church. In 1996, Odunlade Adekola started acting in his church after he was introduced to a theatre group in the church.
He later joined the Association of Nigeria Theatre Arts practitioners and in 1998, he made his debut.
Adekola began acting professionally in 2005 but became popular in 2007. He hasstarred, scripted, produced and directed several Nigerian films over the years.
Here are some of the movies he has starred in:
- Ado Agbara (2019)
- Asiri Ikoko (2016)
- Iku Lokunrin(2017)
- Eku Meji (2017)
- Yeye Alara (2018)
- Sammu Alajo comedy series(2020-)
- Omo Germany (2018)
- Gbemileke (2019)
- Critical Evidence (2017)
- The Vendor (2018)
- Knock Out (2019)
- Celebrity Marriage (2017)
3. Rumours about Odunlade Adekola and Taiwo Aromokun
The actor’s marriage was in jeopardy when rumours about his and another yoruba nollywood actress started circulating. Taiwo Aromokun is a Adekola’s trainee but had to stay far from him to avoid any rumours.
4. How old is the Nollywood star?
Odunlade Adekola is currently 46 years old.
5. Awards and nominations
His hard work and talent has been recognised by different award bodies and he has been a couple. Here are some of his awards:
- City People Entertainment Awards Best Actor of the Year(2009)
- City People Entertainment Awards best actor of the Year (2011,2014 and 2015)
- African Magic Movie Award for Best Actor
- African Magic Movie Award for Best Exisiting Actor in the movie Pepeye Meje
Complete profile of Odunlade Adekola
| Odunlade Adekola | |
|---|---|
| Full Name | Odunlade Adekola |
| Date of Birth | 31 December 1978 |
| Age | 46 years old |
| Zodiac sign | Capricorn |
| Place of Birth | Abeokuta, Nigeria |
| Nationality | Nigerian |
| Ethnicity | Yoruba ethnic group |
| Career | Actor, Singer, Film-Maker, Producer and Director |
| Education | Moshood Abiola Polytechnic, St. Peter's College and St John's Primary School |
| Father | B.A Adekola |
| Mother | F.A Adekola |
| Siblings | Jethro Oyekanmi Adekola |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Spouse | Ruth Adekola |
| Girlfriend | NA |
| Children | Adedotun, Adedore and 2more |
| Religion | NA |
| Net Worth | $2.5millon (Under review) |
| Source of Income | Entertainment |
| Height | 1.93m |
| Weight | NA |
| Hair color | Black |
| Eye color | Black |
| Social Media | Instagram |
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