Jumoke Odetola- Bio, Acting Career, Is She Married?, Fight with Bewaji Folashade and 5 Facts

The fast-rising Nigerian actress, model, scriptwriter, and producer Jumoke Odetola is also known as Miss Gangartuan. She began her career in Nollywood English language cinema before she later started acting in Yoruba films.

As a child, Jumoke Odetola, as she is popular known developed an interest in acting as a child. This resulted from her constant act of watching movies.

The award-winning actress has appeared in a good number of Nollywood films as well as Yoruba films. She has received a couple of awards for her hard work and commitment to her career.

She has continued to soar higher in her career especially in the last couple of years.

Who is Jumoke Odetola?

The talented actress was born on October 16, 1983, in Lagos, Nigeria. Jumoke Odetola is the last born of a family of nine. She is from Ijemo in Abeokuta, Ogun state.

She attended Abati Nursery and Primary School in Lagos and Abeokuta Girls Grammar School, Abeokuta.

Odetola attended Ajayi Crowther University in Oyo State where she earned a degree in Information and Communication Technology.

The actress had her National Youth Service Corp program in Abia state. She also has a master’s degree in Computer Science from the Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta

Jumoke Odetola’s Acting Career

Her passion for acting continued to grow but she could not say it because of her father’s view towards entertainment.

Otedola’s sister encouraged her to take acting seriously after she caught her acting in secret. Her sister also helped her tell their siblings to support her.

She began acting fully in the Nollywood English scene before she moved to the Yoruba movie industry. In 2013, Jumoke Odetola appeared in her first movie ‘Heroes and Zeros‘ by Koga Studios and she played the role of a journalist.

She also starred in ‘Somewhere in the Dark’ together with Gabriel Afolayan. According to Jumoke Odetola, the role she played in the movie has been the most challenging role she has ever played.

Some of the movies and television series she has featured in are Bachelors Eve (2018), Idajo, Wetin Women Want (2018), the popular Papa Ajasco, Tinsel, Super Story, and a few others.

Jumoke Odetola’s Personal Life

Jumoke Odetola revealed that she has been asked out by a couple of men but is yet to decide who to settle down with.

Some years back, the actress stated in an interview that though she has many admirers, she prefers to be married to her career until she attains the peak of her career.

In 2020, Odetola allegedly announced on social media that she is well taken care of by her newfound lover. She shared this news on Instagram but the post seems to be removed. So it will be safe to say the talented actress is still single.

The Actress’ Fight With Bewaji Folashade

The fast-rising actress had a feud with a fellow actress Bewaji Folashade in 2019. The latter took to her Instagram page to call out Jumoke Odetola.

She claimed Odetola had intentionally pushed her on set without apologizing. She also added that Odetola didn’t like her and was jealous of her.

Folashade referred to Odetola as the most heartless and illogical person in the world.

Folashade accused Odetola of influencing a director to cut her appearance in a movie from a major role to a cameo.

Folashade’s post on Instagram generated a lot of controversies online with many blaming her for taking it so far. On the other hand, Odetola denied knowing Folashade.

Odetola’s manager, Abiodun Jimoh said Bewaji Folashade was desperate for fame.

Odetola’s manager also added that the producer of the movie Folashade claimed she was denied a major role said the latter has been disturbing her for roles but she didn’t really like her because of her lack of talent.

It was when her pleas became too much, the producer decided to feature her in a swimming pool scene.

Here Are 5 Interesting Facts About Jumoke Odetola

1. Jumoke Odetola is a Recipient of Several Prestigious Awards

The talented actress has been recognized for her hard work. She is a recipient of some prestigious like the 2017 Best Actress in BON, in 2016 and 2017, she won the Best Indigenous Language Film at the African Magic Viewer’s Choice Awards.

She also won the Best Youth Actress in Tush and then in 2018 she won the best actress at the City People Movie Awards and also Best Actress CoolWealth Awards in 2020.

2. Her Father Wanted Her and Her Siblings to Choose a Career From Other Professional Courses

Odetola’s dad was all about his children studying professional courses such as Medicine, Accounting, etc. even though he himself studied Social Science.

The actress didn’t want to tell her dad about her passion for acting because she knew it would hurt him. He eventually got to know about her career dreams and wasn’t happy about it.

After watching her act on television he became very proud her the success she has attained.

3. Jumoke Odetola’s role model and mentor

In the movie industry, her main mentor is Abiodun Jimoh who happens to be her manager. Her role models and influencers are bimbo Shin, Omotola Jolade-Ekehinde, and Michel Mahid.

4. She was the Best Student in her Department

During her university days, Jumoke Odetola was the best student in her 100 and 200 levels in her department. But before she graduated, her academic performance deteriorated.