- Jumoke Odetola is a 41 year-old professional Nollywood actress, born and raised in Lagos State Nigeria, and is known for her role in Binta Ofege, Orun Dop, and Bachelor’s Eve
- She is not married but has been accused of being romantically involved with at least three married men including the popular senator Yayi
- Her parents did not support her going into the film industry seeing that she was very intelligent in school; always coming out top in her class
Jumoke Odetola is a proficient Nollywood actress who comfortably and professionally oscillates between English and Yoruba movies. She is a single independent woman that is neck-deep in building her career in the Nigerian entertainment industry. Though threatened by relationship controversies in recent times, Jumoke’s special gifts have continued to push her to stardom and fame.
For the number of years, she has spent in the Nigerian movie industry, the Lagos-born actress has over a hundred movies to her acting credit.
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The 41 year-old Nigerian actress was born on the 16th of October 1983 in Africa’s largest commercial city, Lagos. She happens to be the last born in a family of 6 girls and 1 boy.
Though Lagos has become a home for her by reason of birth and residence, OlaJumoke is actually from Ijemo in Abeokuta, Ogun State. She attended ABATI Nursery and primary school in Lagos State and later had her secondary school education at the Abeokuta Girls Grammar School.
Her first degree in information and communication technology/computer science was bagged from Ajayi Crowther University, Oyo State while her second degree was from the Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta.
Jumoke Launched Her Acting Career in 2013
She started acting professionally in 2013. Prior to that, she had little or no exposure to film and drama. She discovered her passion for acting at the university and took out time to be rehearsing all by herself before the mirror. Her sisters and friends noticed what she was doing and gave her all the encouragement and support she needed.
Her first English movie was heroes and Zeros directed by Niji Akanni but the movie that really placed her in the spotlight is Binta Ofege. She played the role of several people in the movie including a con artist, a pregnant woman, and a man. She has starred in over 100 movies including Orun Dop, Bachelor’s Eve, Enibimo, Iwalesin, and Wetin Women Want.
What We Know About Jumoke’s Controversial Relationships
Though still unconfirmed, many of Jumoke’s fans have reacted to allegations against the T.V diva regarding her involvement with at least 3 rich married men. Her social media handles have been stormed with many people calling her all sorts of names.
1. She Was Accused of Being Romantically Involved With Biola Majekodunmi
Typical of most celebrities, Jumoke has had her own fair share of controversies. Her’s has been closely tied to what is commonly referred to as husband-snatching. The movie star in 2019 was accused by the wife of one Biola Majekodunmi of stealing her husband from her and her kids while away in the U.K. According to Mrs. Biola, Jumoke was very much aware of her husband’s marital status yet was sleeping with him on their matrimonial bed. Odetola has for reasons best known to her stayed mute over the allegation. No other proof has been presented about that particular accusation except what was raised by Mrs. Majekodunmi.
2. Another Alleged Affair With One Abbey Joni
As if it was not enough, Odetola was again alleged to have an affair with one Mr. Abbey Jonni. This allegation was made by the same woman that had earlier accused the actress of sleeping with her husband; Mrs. Majekodunmi. According to her, Jumoke is not new to getting down with married men.
3. Affair With Senator Solomon Adeola
Still, on Jumoke’s involvement with married men, she has further been accused of dating Senator Solomon Adeola who is popularly known as senator Yayi. The news made the rounds that the two are romantically involved. Rumor further has it that the senator bought the Nollywood actress a mansion.
She Seems To Be In A Relationship
The 41 year-old actress despite all the odds of rumors and controversies around her appears to be in a relationship. She made this known through an Instagram post in 2020 where she admitted to having a newfound love. She has however not revealed the name of the man yet.
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Some Quick Facts About Jumoke
1. Her Parents Did Not Initially Support Her Acting Career
Like most African parents, Jumoke’s father wanted her to go to school and study ‘something serious’ like medicine or law. When she expressed her desire to venture into the entertainment industry, her decision went contrary to what her parents desired for her. Jumoke’s success in Nollywood however endeared her parents to accept her decision.
2. Who Are Jumoke’s Role Models?
The actress has disclosed that actors like Majid Micheal and Omotola Jalade Ekehinde serve as a great motivation to her especially while she was still a greenhorn. She currently looks up to Abiodun Jimor as a mentor in the entertainment industry.
3. Odetola Was the Best Student in Her Class
Jumoke is a bookworm. She said in an exclusive interview that she was the best student in her class and was on distinction for her first two years. She later graduated with a nearly first-class CGPA of 4.3. Not even her impressive academic performance could stop her from chasing after her first love in acting.
4. How Rich Is She?
The Nigerian T.V Star is believed to be worth $500,000. All her wealth is from her lucrative movie career and also many brand endorsement deals with several companies. The recent being with Success foods, a food processing company in Lagos.
5. Her Awards and Achievements
Odetola’s career in the film industry has been a promising one. She has been nominated for several award categories and won quite a good number of them. These include
- Best actress in BON – 2017
- Best Indigenous language film at the African Magic Viewers Choice – 2016
- Best youth actress in Tush – 2017
- Best actress at the City People Movie Awards – 2018
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