Odunlade Adekola

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Odunlade Adekola
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Born
Odunlade Adekola

(1976-12-31) 31 December 1976 (age 47)
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.

Odunlade Adekola Listen, (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).

Early life

Adekola was born and raised in Abeokuta, Ogun State, and he 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 memes across the Nigerian websphere.[16][17] On the 17th of 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.[18] Odunlade Adekola is a brand ambassador to several organizations such as Goldberg beer and Globacom Telecommunications[19]

Personal life

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

Filmography

  • President Kuti
  • "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)
  • Shola Arikusa (film)
  • 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)
  • President Kuti (2021)[22]
  • Ajibade (In Cinemas, December 2021)
  • King of Thieves (In Cinemas, April 2022)
  • Elesin Oba, The King's Horseman (will Premier in September 2022)

Awards and nominations

Year Award Category Result Ref
2017 Best of Nollywood Awards Best Actor in a Lead role –Yoruba Nominated [23]
2018 Africa Magic Viewers’ Choice Awards Best Actor in a Comedy Won
2019 Best of Nollywood Awards Best Supporting Actor –Yoruba Nominated [24]
2022 Africa Magic Viewers' Choice Awards Best Supporting Actor Won [25]
NET Honours Most Popular Actor Won [26][27]

See also

References

  1. ^ a b "Fathia Balogun, Odunlade Adekola shine @ Yoruba Movie Academy Awards 2014". Vanguard News. 2 April 2014.
  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. ^ "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 tittled 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 2022-07-13.
  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. ^ ""President Kuti" hits over 2 million views in 2 weeks - Yekini Bakare". Vanguard News. September 28, 2021.
  23. ^ "BON Awards 2017: Kannywood's Ali Nuhu receives Special Recognition Award". Daily Trust. 2017-11-23. Retrieved 2021-10-07.
  24. ^ 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)
  25. ^ "2022 Africa Magic Awards Nominees don land- See who dey list". BBC News Pidgin. Retrieved 2022-03-26.
  26. ^ Abiosun, Anjolaoluwa (July 1, 2022). "NET Honours: Full List of Class of 2022 Winners". Nigerian Entertainment Today. Retrieved July 30, 2022.
  27. ^ Azubuike, Emmanuel (July 3, 2022). "NET Honours 2022: Odunlade Adekola Wins Most Popular Actor Award". Nigerian Entertainment Today. Retrieved July 30, 2022.
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