Odunlade Adekola Biography, Career, Education, Net Worth

One of the most Talented Nigerian Actor is Odunlade Adekola, He’s talented and among the richest Yoruba actor in Nigeria with Over

Adekola is one of the few celebrities whose pictures are used for internet memes or Stickers. He is also the CEO and founder of Odunlade Adekola Film Production (OAFP), a platform created in order to build prospective thespians.

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Odunlade Adekola Biography

Odunlade Adekola is a Nigerian actor, producer, director, singer, and film-maker. He gained popularity with his lead role in Ishola Durojaye’s 2003 movie, Asiri Gomina Wa, and has acted in multiple Nollywood movies since then.

Early Life & Education

Odunlade Adekola was born on 31, December 1976 in Abeokuta, Ogun State southwestern Nigeria. Even though he hails from Otun Ekiti, Ekiti state, Born and raised in Lafenwa, Abeokuta by Pastor and Deaconess Adekola. He grew up in a Christian family that is devoted to church activities
He started his education at St John’s Primary School and moved to St. Peter’s College in Abeokuta where he obtained the West Africa school certificate Examination (WAEC). He gained admission to Moshood Abiola Polytechnic (Mapoly) Abeokuta, Ogun state where he earned a National Diploma certificate.
In 2018, Odunlade bagged a bachelor’s degree in Business Administration at the University of Lagos.

Career

Odunlade Adekola started acting at a very tender age. According to him, whenever any anniversary was to hold in his church, he and his friend named Tunde would request to play jesters, and this request was always granted. He would then write a “script” for a comedy play involving just two characters.
In 1996, his friend introduced him to a theatre group that meets for rehearsals in the neighborhood. Odun was invited and his demo performance got the entire crew endeared to him. In the group, he started learning some ethics and rudiment of the movie industry, until some invited veterans asked him to join a theatre association. Then, in January 1998, he became a bonafide member of the Association of Nigeria Theatre Arts Practitioners.
Odunlade Adekola starred in Faworaja (1999) produced by Bolaji Amusan (Mr. Latin). Thereafter, he rose to prominence after featuring as a state Governor in Asiri Gomina Wa (2003). The movie was produced by late Ishola Durojaiye (Alasari).

He has acted, scripted, produced, and directed in several Yoruba films over the years which include Omo Colonel, Aroba, Oro, Sunday Dagboru, Monday omo adugbo, Taxi Driver: Oko Ashewo, Eku Meji, Kurukuru, Sunday gboku gboku, Adura, etc. In December 2015, he marked his entrance into the Nigerian music industry.

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Personal Life

Odunlade is married to Ruth Adekola. The couple reportedly met in 2004 in Abeokuta at a vigil organized by Christ Apostolic Church (C.A.C).
The actor later proposed to her after a few months of their meeting. The two finally sealed their love in the presence of their family members and friends in the same year by exchanging marital vows and now the Union is blessed with 4 children.

Movies

Faworaja, 1999
Asiri Gomina Wa, 2003
Emi Ni Ire Kan, 2009
Sunday Dagboru, 2010
Monday Omo Adugbo, 2010
Mufu Olosha Oko, 2013
Kabi O Osi, 2014
Oyenusi, 2014
Ma Ko Fun e, 2015
Alani Pamolekun, 2015
Gbolahan, 2015
Taxi Driver – Oko Ashewo, 2015
Baleku, 2015
Oro, 2015
Asiyan, 2015
Oyun Esin, 2015
Pepeye Meje, 2016
Asiri Ikoko, 2016
Samu Alajo, 2016
The Grudge, 2016
Sunday Gboku Gboku, 2016
Sola Arikusa, 2017
A Million Baby, 2017
Critical Evidence, 2017
Celebrity Marriage, 2017
Dognapped, 2017
Fogbonsola, 2017
Owiwi, 2017
Wives on Strike – The Revolution, 2017
The Vendor, 2018
200 Million, 2018
Lagos Real, Fake Life, 2018
Yeye Alara, 2018
Nimbe, 2019
Night Bus To Lagos, 2019
Ile Afoju, 2019
Daddy G
Adekola Joined the Music Industry in December 2015 and has produced some interesting songs. Some of which include;
Omo Baba, 2018
Oju Olorun, 2018
Arike, 2019

Award

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

Net Worth

Odunlade Adekola is a popular Yoruba actor and has signed several endorsement deals.
In 2015, he became one of the new Globacom ambassadors along with Dija, O C Ukeje, A.Y, Mama-G, Reedado Bankz, Bovi, and Wizkid.
He signed an endorsement deal with Conoil along with Flavour, Helen Paul, and Omawumi in 2016.
Odun Omo Adekola is also an ambassador to Goldberg.
in 2018, he became an ambassador to a real estate firm, Revolution Plus Property.
In 2019 he was endorsed by Ayoola Foods
Odunlade Adekola is currently one of the Richest Nigeria Yoruba actors and he’s one of the most talented actors in Nigeria with an estimated net worth of $800,000.