Meet Odunlade Adekola The Nollywood Actor
Odunlade Adekola is a Nigerian actor, singer, filmmaker, producer, and director born on December 31, 1978, in Abeokuta, Ogun State, Nigeria. He hails from Otun Ekiti, Ekiti State, and is the son of Pastor and Deaconess Adekola.
Adekola’s early education took place at St. John’s Primary School and St. Peter’s College in Abeokuta, where he obtained his West African School Certificate Examination. He then proceeded to Moshood Abiola Polytechnic, where he received a diploma certificate. In 2018, he earned a degree in Business Administration from the University of Lagos.
Adekola began his acting career in 1996, joining the Association of Nigeria Theatre Arts Practitioners and training under the late Nollywood actor and producer Isola Durojaiye. He gained widespread recognition for his lead role in Ishola Durojaiye’s 2003 movie, Asiri Gomina Wa.
Throughout his career, Adekola has appeared in numerous films, including Omo Colonel, Aroba, Oro, Sunday Dagboru, and Taxi Driver: Oko Ashewo. He has also won several awards, such as the Africa Movie Academy Award for Best Actor in a Leading Role in 2014.
Adekola is married to Ruth Abosede Adekola, and they have beautiful children together. He is also the CEO of Odunlade Adekola Film Production (OAFP).
Odunlade Adekola’s most famous movie is arguably “Asiri Gomina Wa” (2003), which was his breakthrough film and earned him widespread recognition. In this movie, he played the role of a cunning and witty politician, showcasing his impressive acting skills.
Other notable movies that contributed to his fame include:
- Mufu Oloosha Oko (2013): A comedic film where Adekola’s portrayal of Mufu, a naive village lad, earned him accolades.
- Sunday Dagboru (2010): A movie where Adekola played the lead role of Sunday, a mischievous yet lovable troublemaker.
- Taxi Driver: Oko Ashewo (2015): A comedy thriller where Adekola starred alongside other prominent actors.
- Oyenusi (2014): A film that showcased Adekola’s versatility as an actor. These movies have solidified Odunlade Adekola’s position as a prominent figure in the Nigerian film industry.
Odunlade Adekola has won numerous awards throughout his career. Here are some of his notable awards:
- Africa Movie Academy Award for Best Actor*: He won this award in 2014 for his outstanding performance in the movie “Ojuju”.
- AMVCA Best Supporting Actor: Odunlade Adekola received this award for his role in the movie “One Million Baby”.
- City People Entertainment Awards Best Actor of the Year: He won this award in 2009, 2011, 2014, and 2015.
- Nigeria Entertainment Award for Best Actor (Indigenous): Odunlade Adekola received this award in 2015.
- City People Movie Award for Yoruba Movie Personality of the Year (Male): He won this award in 2017.
- is African Magic Movie Award for Best Existing Actor: Odunlade Adekola received this award for his role in the movie “Pepeye Meje”.
Odunlade Adekola is a prolific actor and filmmaker who has produced numerous movies throughout his career. Here are some of the movies he has produced:
- Mufu Oloosha Oko (2013)
- Ojuju (2014)
- Pepeye Meje (2015)
- Sunday Dagboru (2010)
- Taxi Driver: Oko Ashewo (2015)
- Oyenusi (2014)
- Aroba (2015)
- Omo Colonel (2015)
- Asiri Gomina Wa (2003)
- Ila Owo (2014)
- Emi Nire Kan (2016)
- Ojo (2017)
- Adaba (2018)
- The Vendor (2018)
- Adebimpe Omo Oba (2019)
These movies showcase Odunlade Adekola’s versatility as a producer and his ability to create engaging and entertaining content for his audience.
