Odunlade Adekola Biography: Age, Career, Spouse, Family, Net Worth

Odunlade Adekola is a Nigerian actor and singer, filmmaker as well as film producer, and director. He became famous and was famous for his leading part in Ishola Durojaye’s 2003 film, Asiri Gomina Wa, and has been a part of numerous Nollywood films since then. He is the creator and CEO of Odunlade Adekola Film Production.

Profiling Odunlade Adekola

Biography

Odunlade Adekola (born December 31, 1976) is yet another multifaceted, versatile Nigerian singer, actor-filmmaker, producer, businessman, and director.

He gained vogue status and was well-known for his main part as a character Ishola Durojaye‘s 2003 film Asiri Gomina Wa and has appeared in a variety of Nollywood films since the time.

He is the CEO and founder and CEO of Odunlade Adekola Film Production (OAFP). His wife is Ruth Adekola and blessed with four (four) children.

Early Life & Education

He is an Otun Ekiti native. Otun Ekiti, Ekiti State. Odunlade Adekola was born on 31st December 1976. He was raised in Abeokuta, Ogun State, however, he was born in Otun Ekiti, Ekiti State. The father of his son is B.A Adekola. He also has a sister called Jethro Oyekanmi Adekola…

Odunlade Adekola was a student at St. John’s Primary School and St. Peter’s College in Abeokuta, Ogun State, and then completed his West African School Certificate Examination. He then went through Moshood Abiola Polytechnic (MAPOLY) and was awarded an award of the diploma.

Odunlade Adekola continued to pursue his education. In May 2018, he earned an undergraduate degree in Bachelors in Administration in Business Administration from the University of Lagos.

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Career

Odunlade Adekola began his acting career in the year 1996 The same year when he was a part of the Association of Nigeria Theatre Arts practitioners. He has appeared in written, produced, and directed numerous Nigerian films.

The month of April was 2014 when Odunlade Adekola was awarded the Africa Movie Academy Award for the best actor.

In December of 2015, He made his first foray into his first year in the Nigerian music industry. Photos taken by Odunlade Adekola while filming are used extensively as memes on the Nigerian internet.

Personal Life

Spouse

Odunlade Adekola has nicknamed the pseudonyms such as Alani Pamolekun Sunday Dagboru, Mufu Oloosha Oko, and Adebayo Aremu Abere – for his many humorous film roles and is currently tied to Ruth Adekola.

The couple was reportedly spotted at the end of 1995 Abeokuta during a vigil held by Christ Apostolic Church (C.A.C). The actor engaged her just a few months after their meeting.

They have finally sealed their vows in front of their loved ones and family in the same year, by signing their marriage vows.

Ruth Adekola, according to reports was born on the 2nd of November. She is from Ekiti State and is said to have been a student at her school, the Moshood Abiola Polytechnic in Abeokuta in which her husband received his degree.

The wonderful couple’s relationship has resulted in four adorable boys. Odunlade Adekola welcomed his fourth baby along with his spouse in November in Abeokuta The couple’s third baby was born in 2013.

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Filmography

• Ile Afoju (2019)”
• The Vendor (2018)
• Alani pamolekun (2015)
• Asiri Gomina Wa (2003)
• Mufu Olosa Oko (2013)
• Kabi O Osi (2014)
• Oyenusi (2014)
• Sunday Dagboru (2010)
• Monday Omo Adugbo(2010)
• Emi Nire Kan (2009)
• Eje Tutu (2015)
• Ma ko fun E (2014)
• Gbolahan (2015)
• Oju Eni Mala (2015)
• Kurukuru (2015)
• Olosha (2015)
• Omo Colonel (2015)
• Aroba(2015)
• Oro (2015)
• Baleku (2015)
• Babatunde Ishola Folorunsho(2015)
• Adebayo Aremu Abere’ (2015)
• Adajo Agba (2015)
• Oyun Esin(2015)
• Taxi Driver: Oko Ashewo (2015)
• Samu Alajo(2017)
• Sunday gboku gboku (2016)
• Abi eri re fo ni (2016)
• Igbesemi (2016)
• Lawonloju (2016)
• Pepeye Meje (2016)[18]
• Asiri Ikoko (2016)
• Pate Pate (2017)
• Adura (2017)
• Ere Mi (2017)
• Okan Oloore (2017)
• Ota (2017)
• Owiwi (2017)
• Agbara Emi (2017)
• Critical Evidence (2017)
• Olowori (2017)
• Iku Lokunrin (2017)
• Eku Meji (2017)
• Yeye Alara (2018) as Dongari
• Ado Agbara (2019)
• Agbaje Omo Onile 1, 2, 3
• Omo Germany (2018)
• Gbemileke 1,2,3 (2019)
• Sammu Alajo Comedy series (2020–Present)
• The Miracle Centre (2020)
• Ajibade (In Cinemas, December 2021)

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Songs

Odunlade Adekola, too, is into music. He has done some voice-overs and singles. You can listen to these songs:

• Oju Olorun, 2018
• Omo Baba, 2018
• Arike, 2019

Awards & Recognition

There is no doubt that Odunlade Adekola’s shelves ought to be full of honors, he’s an actor of the highest caliber and has won numerous awards and numerous recognitions. Here are the ones:

• Best Actor of the Year, City People Entertainment Awards, 2009
• Best Actor of the Year, City People Entertainment Awards, 2011
• The Best Actor in a Leading Role, Yoruba Movie Academy Awards (YMMA), 2012
• Best Actor of the Year, Africa Movie Academy Award, 2014
• Best Actor of the Year, City People Entertainment Awards, 2014
• The Best Actor of the Year, City People Entertainment Awards, 2015
• Best Actor (Indigenous), Nigeria Entertainment Awards, 2015
• Movie Personality of the Year (Male), City People Movie Awards, 2017
• Best Actor, Nigeria Entertainment Awards, 2018
• Best Actor in a Comedy ‘A Million Baby’, Africa Magic Viewer’s Choice Awards, 2018
• Actor of the Year, Independent Achievers Award, 2019
• Most Searched Actor, NET Honours Award, 2019

Net Worth

Odunlade Adekola is currently one of Nigeria’s richest and most sought-after actors with an estimated net worth of US$2.5 million.

Social Media

• Instagram: @odunomoadekola
• Twitter: @odunomoadekola
• Facebook: Odunlade Adekola