Odunlade Adekola is a renowned Nigerian actor, singer, filmmaker, film producer, and director.
He rose to fame with his starring role in Ishola Durojaye’s 2003 film, Asiri Gomina Wa, and has since appeared in numerous Nollywood films. Adekola is also the founder and CEO of Odunlade Adekola Film Production (OAFP).
Early life and EducationÂ
Odunlade Jonathan Adekola was born on December 31, 1976 and raised in Abeokuta, Ogun State, and hails from Otun Ekiti, Ekiti State. He attended St. John’s Primary School and St. Peter’s College in Abeokuta, Ogun State, where he obtained his West African School Certificate. He then attended Moshood Abiola Polytechnic (MAPOLY) and earned a diploma certificate. In May 2018, Adekola furthered his education by obtaining a Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration from the University of Lagos.
Career
Odunlade Adekola launched his acting career in 1996, the same year he joined the Association of Nigeria Theatre Arts Practitioners. Since then, he has starred in, written, produced, and directed numerous Nollywood films. In April 2014, he was awarded the Africa Movie Academy Award for Best Actor of the Year. Adekola expanded his talents to the Nigerian music industry in December 2015. His film images have become widely used internet memes in Nigeria. On September 17, 2018, Adekola was unveiled as the brand ambassador for RevolutionPlus Property Development Company at their Ikeja office in Lagos. Additionally, he serves as a brand ambassador for several other companies, including Goldberg beer and Globacom Telecommunications.
Personal life
Odunlade Adekola was born to Deaconess Adekola and Pastor Jimoh Odunlade. His father, Pastor B.A. Adekola, initially served as a choirmaster at a Christ Apostolic Church (CAC) congregation in Abeokuta, Ogun State, and later advanced to become a pastor in the same church. Both parents are devout clergy members from Ekiti, Nigeria. Odunlade married Ruth Adekola in 2003, and together they have five children.
Net Worth
Estimated to be over 2 million dollars