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 Adekola Jonathan (born December 31, 1976) is a famous Nigerian actor, filmmaker, and director. He became very popular after starring in the 2003 movie Asiri Gomina Wa. Since then, he has acted in many Nollywood movies. He is also the founder and CEO of his own company, Odunlade Adekola Film Production (OAFP).

Early Life and Education

Where Odunlade Grew Up

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

His School Journey

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

Odunlade Adekola's Career

Starting in Acting

Odunlade Adekola started his acting career 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 Awards for the best actor of the year. He also started making music in December 2015. Many pictures of Odunlade from his movies are used as funny internet memes online 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.

Personal Life

His Family and Faith

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 at the church. Later, he became a pastor. Both of Odunlade's parents are religious leaders from Ekiti, Nigeria.

Marriage and Children

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

Filmography

• 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 ... (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 (2021)
• Ile Alayo (2021)
• My Mirror (2021)
• King of Thieves (2022) as Adegbite
• Elesin Oba, The King's Horseman (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)
• Labake Olododo (2025)

Awards and Nominations

See Also

• List of Yoruba people
• List of Nigerian actors