Odunlade Jonathan Adekola ((); born 31 December 1976) is a Nigerian actor, singer, film-maker, film producer and film director.[1][2] He gained popularity and was widely known for his lead role in Ishola Durojaye's 2003 movie, Asiri Gomina Wa, and has acted in many Nollywood movies since then.[3][4][5] He is the founder and CEO of the Odunlade Adekola Film Production (OAFP).[6]
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| Born | Odunlade Adekola 31 December 1976 Abeokuta, Ogun State, Nigeria |
| Nationality | Nigerian |
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| Years active | 1996–present |
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| Spouse | Ruth Adekola |
| Children | 5 |
| Awards | AMVCA Best supporting Actor |
Early life
editAdekola was born and raised in Abeokuta, Ogun State, and he is a native of Otun Ekiti, Ekiti State.[7]
Education
editOdunlade Adekola attended St. John's Primary School and St. Peter's College in Abeokuta, Ogun State and then obtained the West African School Certificate Examination before he proceeded to Moshood Abiola Polytechnic,(MAPOLY) where he received a diploma certificate.[8] Odunlade proceeded to further his education and in May 2018, he received a degree in Bachelors of Business Administration at the University of Lagos.[9][10][11][12]
Career
editOdunlade Adekola began his acting career in 1996, the same year he joined the Association of Nigeria Theatre Arts practitioners.[13] He has starred in, scripted, produced and directed several Nigerian films also known as Nollywood over the years.[14] In April 2014, Adekola won the Africa Movie Academy Award for the best actor of the year.[1][15] In December 2015, he marked his entrance into the Nigerian music industry.[16] Photographs of Odunlade during filming are widely used as internet memes across the Nigerian websphere.[17][18] On 17 September 2018, Odunlade Adekola became the brand ambassador for RevolutionPlus Property Development Company. It was indeed a remarkable day for him. He was officially unveiled as the company's Brand ambassador at their Ikeja office in Lagos.[19] Odunlade Adekola is a brand ambassador to several organizations such as Goldberg beer and Globacom Telecommunications[20]
Personal life
editOdunlade Adekola was born to Deaconess Adekola and Pastor Jimoh Odunlade. His father, Pastor B.A. Adekola, serves as a Servant of God at a congregation of the Christ Apostolic Church (CAC) in Abeokuta, Ogun state. At the time of Odunlade's birth, his father held the position of a choirmaster in the church. Over time, he progressed in his religious journey and eventually became a pastor within the Christ Apostolic Church. Both of Odunlade's parents, Pastor Adekola and Deaconess Adekola, are devoted clergy people hailing from Ekiti, Nigeria.[21]
He married Ruth Adekola in 2003, and has five children.[22]
Filmography
edit- Asiri Gomina Wa (2003)
- Iku lopin (2006) as Adegoke
- Alaga Garage (2007) as Blade
- Jenifa (2008) as Kola
- Emi Nire Kan (2009)
- Sunday Dagboru (2010)
- Monday Omo Adugbo (2010)
- Jelili (2011) as Sisi Kola
- Mufu Olosa Oko (2013)
- Kabi O Osi (2014)
- Oyenusi (2014)
- Ma ko fun E (2014)
- Eje Tutu (2015)
- Alani pamolekun (2015)
- 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)
- Sunday gboku gboku (2016)
- Abi eri re fo ni (2016)
- Igbesemi (2016)
- Lawonloju (2016)
- Pepeye Meje (2016)[23]
- Asiri Ikoko (2016)
- Astray (2016) as Dolamu
- The Grudge (2016) as Taju
- Shola Arikusa (film) (2017)
- Samu Alajo (2017)
- 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)
- Ile Afoju (2019)
- Agbaje Omo Onile 1, 2, 3
- Omo Germany (2018)
- The Vendor (2018) as Gbadebo / Godwin
- Gbemileke 1,2,3 (2019)
- The Legend of Inikpi (2020) as Young Attah Ayegba
- Sammu Alajo Comedy series (2020–Present)
- The Miracle Centre (2020) as Taxi Driver
- President Kuti (2021)[24] as Ayomide
- Ajibade (In Cinemas, December 2021)
- King of Thieves (In Cinemas, April 2022) as Adegbite
- Elesin Oba, The King's Horseman (September 2022) as Elesin
- Idande (2022)
- Win or Lose (2022) as Agbabi aka
- Unseen Trap (2022) as Demilade
- Arinola (2023)
- Deity (2023) as Oba Adefolarin
- Malaika (2023) as King Towabola
- Jagun Jagun (2023) as Jigan
- Dabira (2023)
- Apata (2023)
- Orisa (2023)[25]
- Lakatabu (2024) as Lakatabu
- Jiro (2024) as Sola
- For My Area (2024) as Hon. Ajilo
- Ruthless (2024) as Detector
- Beast of Two Worlds (2024) as King Towabola
- Aiyefele (2024)
- Lisabi: The Uprising (2024) as Alaafin of Oyo
Awards and nominations
edit| Year | Award | Category | Result | Ref | |
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| 2017 | Best of Nollywood Awards | Best Actor in a Lead role –Yoruba | Nominated | [26] | |
| 2018 | Africa Magic Viewers’ Choice Awards | Best Actor in a Comedy | Won | ||
| 2019 | Best of Nollywood Awards | Best Supporting Actor –Yoruba | Nominated | [27] | |
| 2022 | Africa Magic Viewers' Choice Awards | Best Supporting Actor | Won | [28] | |
| NET Honours | Most Popular Actor | Won | [29][30] |
See also
editReferences
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- ^ "Odunlade Adekola signs out of Unilag - The Nation Newspaper". thenationonlineng.net. Retrieved 26 February 2022.
- ^ Deolu (12 October 2013). "Odunlade Adekola Reveals How He Became 'the Hottest Actor' in Nollywood". Information Nigeria. Retrieved 30 July 2019.
- ^ "Odunlade Adekola - Watch now". irokotv.com. Retrieved 30 July 2019.
- ^ "ACTOR ODUNLADE ADEKOLA SOARING HIGHER AND HIGHER". Nigeria Films. Retrieved 30 July 2019.
- ^ "Odunlade Adekola: I flow easily with indigenous content". The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News. 6 April 2024. Retrieved 11 May 2024.
- ^ "I'm not a stereotype –Odunlade Adekola". Daily Independent, Nigerian Newspaper. Archived from the original on 18 February 2013.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: unfit URL (link) - ^ "Adekola: Glo Endorsement Happiest Moment of My Life". THISDAY Live.
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- ^ "Odunlade Adekola Graduates From Unilag(DLI)". Information Nigeria. 19 November 2017. Retrieved 22 August 2018.
- ^ "Nigerian actor Odunlade Adekola graduates from University of Lagos". Pulse.ng. 10 May 2018. Retrieved 22 August 2018.
- ^ "Why I went back to school- Actor Odunlade Adekola | Premium Times Nigeria". 7 October 2017. Retrieved 2 September 2021.
- ^ "Royal FM 95.1 - Celebrity Brief: Odunlade Adekola Odunlade Adekola fan Odunlade Adekola is a Nigerian actor, singer, film-maker, producer and director. He was born December 31, 1978 in Abeokuta, Ogun state. Odunlade graduated from the University Of Lagos where he obtained a bachelor degree in Business Administration. In 1996, he started his acting career, the same year he joined the Association of Nigeria Theatre Arts Practitioners. In 2003, he was brought into the limelight after he featured in the movie titled Asiri Gomina Wa. Ever since he started his acting career, he has featured and produced in various movies which includes Ajibade, Yeye Alara, Omo Germany, Gbemileke, Ado Agbara, Alani Pamolekun, Sunday Dagboru, Mufu Olosha Oko, Oyenusi among others. Fans of Odunlade Adekola Odunlade Adekola ODUNLADE ADEKOLA | Facebook". hi-in.facebook.com (in Hindi). Retrieved 13 July 2022.
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- ^ Slickson. "Odunlade Adekola Dumps Movie, Goes into Music". slickson.com.
- ^ "Face of Nigerian memes award goes to Odunlade Adekola". Pulse.ng. 25 May 2017. Retrieved 6 October 2017.
- ^ "WHY IS ODUNLADE ADEKOLA THE VIRAL FACE OF NIGERIAN MEMES?". Accelerate TV. 26 May 2017. Retrieved 6 October 2017.
- ^ "ODUNLADE ADEKOLA Now REVOLUTIONPLUS Ambassador – Reveals Why He Accepted the Offer". 24 September 2018.
- ^ "GLO Ambassador!". 18 August 2011.
- ^ "Odunlade Adekola Age, Wife, House, Cars, Net Worth, Children, Parents, Movies & Hotel Business » Yours Truly". www.yourstru.ly. 4 April 2023. Retrieved 8 June 2023.
- ^ Okanlawon, Taiwo (7 January 2020). "Actor Odunlade Adekola opens up on his marriage". P.M. News. Retrieved 9 March 2021.
- ^ "Actor Odunlade Adekola & Wife Wellcomes Baby Boy". kokolevel.com. 12 April 2017. Retrieved 2 January 2018.
- ^ ""President Kuti" hits over 2 million views in 2 weeks - Yekini Bakare". Vanguard News. 28 September 2021.
- ^ "ODUNLADE ADEKOLA'S "ORISA" TO BECOME MOST WATCHED NOLLYWOOD FILM". guardian.ng. 3 August 2023. Retrieved 5 September 2023.
- ^ "BON Awards 2017: Kannywood's Ali Nuhu receives Special Recognition Award". Daily Trust. 23 November 2017. Retrieved 7 October 2021.
- ^ Bada, Gbenga (15 December 2019). "BON Awards 2019: 'Gold Statue', Gabriel Afolayan win big at 11th edition". Pulse Nigeria. Retrieved 10 October 2021.
- ^ "2022 Africa Magic Awards Nominees don land- See who dey list". BBC News Pidgin. Retrieved 26 March 2022.
- ^ Abiosun, Anjolaoluwa (1 July 2022). "NET Honours: Full List of Class of 2022 Winners". Nigerian Entertainment Today. Retrieved 30 July 2022.
- ^ Azubuike, Emmanuel (3 July 2022). "NET Honours 2022: Odunlade Adekola Wins Most Popular Actor Award". Nigerian Entertainment Today. Retrieved 30 July 2022.