Odunlade Adekola

Odunlade Adekola, (born 31 December, 1976) is a Nigerian actor, singer, film-maker, producer and director.[1][2]He gained popularity and was widely known with his lead role in Ishola Durojaye's 2003 movie, Asiri Gomina Wa, and has acted in multiple Nollywood movies since then.[3][4][5] He is the founder and CEO of the Odunlade Adekola Film Production (OAFP).

Odunlade Adekola
Born
Odunlade Adekola

(1976-12-31) 31 December 1976
NationalityNigerian
Occupation
  • Actor
  • filmmaker
  • director
  • producer
Years active2006-present
Known forSunday Dagboru, Alani Pamolekun, Mufu Oloosha oko, Adebayo Aremu Abere, Odaju, Oyenusi,Saamu alajo(Ahamo)2021.

Early life

Adekola was born and raised in Abeokuta, Ogun State, and is a native of Otun Ekiti, Ekiti State.[6]

Education

Odunlade Adekola attended St John's Primary School and St. Peter's College in Abeokuta, Ogun State and then obtaining the West African School Certificate Examination before he proceeded to Moshood Abiola Polytechnic,(MAPOLY) where he received a diploma certificate.[7] Odunlade proceeded to further his education and in May 2018, he received a degree in Bachelors of Business Administration at the University of Lagos.[8][9][10][11]

Career

Odunlade Adekola began his acting career in 1996, the same year he joined the Association of Nigeria Theatre Arts practitioners.[12] He has starred in, scripted, produced and directed several Nigerian films over the years.[13] In April 2014, Adekola won the Africa Movie Academy Award for the best actor of the year.[1][14] In December 2015, he marked his entrance into the Nigerian music industry.[15] Photographs of Odunlade during filming are widely used as internet meme across the Nigerian webosphere.[16][17] On the 17th of September, 2018, Odunlade Adekola became the brnad 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.[18] ODunlade Adekola is a brand ambassador to several organizations such as Goldenberg beer and Globacom Telecommunications[19]

Personal life

He married Ruth Adekola in 2003, and has four children.[20]

Filmography
  • "Ile Afoju (2019)"
  • The Vendor (2018)
  • Alani pamolekun (2015)
  • Asiri Gomina Wa (2003)
  • Mufu Olosa Oko (2013)
  • Kabi O Osi (2014)
  • Oyenusi (2014)
  • Sunday Dagboru (2010)
  • Monday Omo Adugbo(2010)
  • Emi Nire Kan (2009)
  • Eje Tutu (2015)
  • Ma ko fun E (2014)
  • 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)
  • Samu Alajo(2017)
  • Sunday gboku gboku (2016)
  • Abi eri re fo ni (2016)
  • Igbesemi (2016)
  • Lawonloju (2016)
  • Pepeye Meje (2016)[21]
  • Asiri Ikoko (2016)
  • 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)
  • Agbaje Omo Onile 1, 2, 3
  • Omo Germany (2018)
  • Gbemileke 1,2,3 (2019)
  • Sammu Alajo Comedy series (2020–Present)
  • The Miracle Centre (2020)
  • Ajibade (In Cinemas, December 2021)
  • King of Thieves (2022 film) (In Cinemas, April 2022)

Awards and nominations
Year Award Category Result Ref
2017 Best of Nollywood Awards Best Actor in a Lead role –Yoruba Nominated [22]
2019 Best of Nollywood Awards Best Supporting Actor –Yoruba Nominated [23]
2022 Africa Magic Viewers' Choice Awards Best Supporting Actor Pending [24]

See also

References
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  2. "Odunlade Adekola signs out of Unilag - The Nation Newspaper". thenationonlineng.net. Retrieved 2022-02-26.
  3. Deolu (2013-10-12). "Odunlade Adekola Reveals How He Became 'the Hottest Actor' in Nollywood". Information Nigeria. Retrieved 2019-07-30.
  4. "Odunlade Adekola - Watch now". irokotv.com. Retrieved 2019-07-30.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
  5. "ACTOR ODUNLADE ADEKOLA SOARING HIGHER AND HIGHER". Nigeria Films. Retrieved 2019-07-30.
  6. "I'm not a stereotype –Odunlade Adekola". Daily Independent, Nigerian Newspaper.
  7. "Adekola: Glo Endorsement Happiest Moment of My Life". THISDAY Live.
  8. "Actor, Odunlade Adekola Graduates From Unilag". Lagos Television. 21 November 2017. Retrieved 2018-08-22.
  9. "Odunlade Adekola Graduates From Unilag(DLI)". Information Nigeria. 19 November 2017. Retrieved 2018-08-22.
  10. "Nigerian actor Odunlade Adekola graduates from University of Lagos". Pulse.ng. 10 May 2018. Retrieved 2018-08-22.
  11. "Why I went back to school- Actor Odunlade Adekola | Premium Times Nigeria". 2017-10-07. Retrieved 2021-09-02.
  12. "Odunlade The Real King Of Memes - Opera News". ng.opera.news. Retrieved 2021-09-02.
  13. "Adekola Odunlade denies dating Fathia Balogun". The Punch.
  14. Joan Omionawele. "Fathia Balogun, Odunlade Adekola, Dele Odule shine in Yoruba movie awards". tribune.com.ng.
  15. Slickson. "Odunlade Adekola Dumps Movie, Goes into Music". slickson.com.
  16. "Face of Nigerian memes award goes to Odunlade Adekola". Pulse.ng. 25 May 2017. Retrieved 2017-10-06.
  17. "WHY IS ODUNLADE ADEKOLA THE VIRAL FACE OF NIGERIAN MEMES?". Accelerate TV. May 26, 2017. Retrieved 2017-10-06.
  18. "ODUNLADE ADEKOLA Now REVOLUTIONPLUS Ambassador – Reveals Why He Accepted the Offer". 24 September 2018.
  19. "GLO Ambassador!". 18 August 2011.
  20. Okanlawon, Taiwo (2020-01-07). "Actor Odunlade Adekola opens up on his marriage". P.M. News. Retrieved 2021-03-09.
  21. "Actor Odunlade Adekola & Wife Wellcomes Baby Boy". kokolevel.com. 12 April 2017. Retrieved 2018-01-02.
  22. "BON Awards 2017: Kannywood's Ali Nuhu receives Special Recognition Award". Daily Trust. 2017-11-23. Retrieved 2021-10-07.
  23. Bada, Gbenga (2019-12-15). "BON Awards 2019: 'Gold Statue', Gabriel Afolayan win big at 11th edition". Pulse Nigeria. Retrieved 2021-10-10.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
  24. "2022 Africa Magic Awards Nominees don land- See who dey list". BBC News Pidgin. Retrieved 2022-03-26.
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