Odunlade Adekola facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Odunlade Adekola
Born	Odunlade Adekola (1976-12-31) 31 December 1976 (age 48) Abeokuta, Ogun State, Nigeria
Nationality	Nigerian
Alma mater	Moshood Abiola Polytechnic University of Lagos
Occupation	Actor filmmaker director producer
Years active	1996–present
Known for	Sunday Dagboru Alani Pamolekun Mufu Oloosha oko Adebayo Aremu Abere Odaju Oyenusi Saamu alajo Ahamo
Spouse(s)	Ruth Adekola
Children	5
Awards	AMVCA Best supporting Actor

Odunlade Jonathan Adekola (; born 31 December 1976) is a famous Nigerian actor, filmmaker, director, and producer. He became very well-known for his main role in the 2003 movie Asiri Gomina Wa. Since then, he has acted in many Nollywood movies, which is what the Nigerian film industry is called. He also started his own company, Odunlade Adekola Film Production (OAFP), where he is the boss.

Early Life and Education

Where Odunlade Grew Up

Odunlade Adekola was born and grew up in Abeokuta, Ogun State, Nigeria. His family comes from Otun Ekiti, which is in Ekiti State.

Odunlade's School Journey

Odunlade went to St. John's Primary School and St. Peter's College in Abeokuta. After that, he earned a diploma from Moshood Abiola Polytechnic. He continued his studies and, in May 2018, he got a degree in Business Administration from the University of Lagos.

Odunlade's Acting Career

How His Acting Started

Odunlade Adekola began acting in 1996. In the same year, he joined a group for Nigerian theatre artists. Over the years, he has acted in, written, produced, and directed many Nigerian films. These films are often called Nollywood movies.

Awards and Recognition

In April 2014, Odunlade won the Africa Movie Academy Award for the best actor of the year. This was a big achievement for him! In December 2015, he also started making music. You might have seen pictures of Odunlade from his movies used as funny internet memes online. These pictures are very popular in Nigeria.

Becoming a Brand Ambassador

On September 17, 2018, Odunlade Adekola became a brand ambassador for RevolutionPlus Property Development Company. This means he helps promote their business. He also works as a brand ambassador for other big companies like Goldberg beer and Globacom Telecommunications.

Odunlade's Family Life

Odunlade Adekola's parents are Deaconess Adekola and Pastor Nathaniel A. Adekola. His father is a pastor at the Christ Apostolic Church (CAC) in Abeokuta. When Odunlade was born, his father was the choirmaster in the church. Later, he became a pastor. Both of Odunlade's parents are religious leaders from Ekiti, Nigeria.

Odunlade married Ruth Adekola in 2003. They have five children together.

Movies Odunlade Adekola Has Been In

• 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)
• 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) 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)
• 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
• Alakada: Bad and Boujee (2024)

Awards Odunlade Has Won

See Also

• List of Yoruba people
• List of Nigerian actors