Biography of Odunlade Adekola(Career, Family & Controversies)

When it comes to Yoruba movies, there are many actors who can’t escape viewers lips and Odunlade Adekola is just one of them, not just that, he also tops the list of prominent Yoruba actors. Let’s get to know him better.

Biography of Odunlade Adekola

Odunlade was born on the 31st of December, 1978 in Abeokuta, Ogun State. He also grew up there but is originally from Otun Ekiti, Ekiti State. The actor was born into a Christian family as his dad is a Pastor in Christ Apostolic Church, Lafenwa while his mum is a deaconess in the same Church. Odunlade Adekola attended St John’s Primary School and St Peter’s College, Abeokuta, well, this ought to be expected since his parents are already committed Christians.
Upon completion of his secondary education, the Yoruba movie star proceeded to Moshood Abiola Polytechnic(MAPOLY) to get a diploma certificate. He however went back to continue his education few years ago in University of Lagos where he graduated in 2018 with a Bachelors degree in Business Administration.

How Did Actor Odunlade Adekola Join The Movie Industry

Odunlade Adekola who is also a film maker, producer and director began displaying his talent at a very tender age. In one of his interviews, he revealed that back then as a young child, he and his friend, Tunde always begged to play the role of jesters in their Church anniversaries and luck always shone on them as each time they asked, their requests were granted. He further revealed that the script for the comedy was written by him. After his diploma at MAPOLY, the movie producer went into acting and that was in 1996, same year, he joined the Nigeria Theatre Arts Practitioners. The actor came into limelight after acting a 2003 movie titled “Asiri Gomina Wa”. Odunlade right from onset took Yoruba movies as his area of specialization and that is why you mainly see him in Yoruba movies.

Movies Odunlade Adekola Has Acted

The movie director has acted several movies which include:
Asiri Gomina Wa
Mufu Olosa Oko
Sunday Dagboru
The Vendor
Ile Afoju
Omo Germany
The Miracle Centre
Nimbe: The Movie
Night Bus to Lagos

Celebrity Marriage

The Ghost and the Tout

Critical Evidence
The Legend of Inikpi

Movies he produced are:
Baba Super
Ila Owo
Eje Fun Eje
Faye bora
Emi Nirekan
Farapamo
Ajibade(Will be in Cinemas in December 10, 2021)

TV Series

Saamu Alajo Comedy Series (2020-till date)

Odunlade Adekola’s Awards/Nominations

Let’s see his awards and nominations
In 2012, Odunlade won the Best Actor in a Leading Role at the Yoruba Movie Academy Award
In 2014, he won Best Actor of the Year at Africa Movie Academy Awards
In 2015, he won the Best Actor(Indigenous) at the Nigeria Entertainment Awards
Odunlade also won the Male Movie Personality of the Year at the 2017 City People Movie Awards
In 2017, the actor was nominated for Best Actor in a Lead Role(Yoruba) at the Best of Nollywood Awards
Won Best Actor in a Comedy at the 2018 African Magic Viewers Choice Awards
In 2019, the 42year old movie director won the Actor of the Year at Independent Achievers Awards
In 2019, he was nominated as Best Supporting Actor(Yoruba) at the Best of Nollywood Awards
Odunlade was named as the Most Searched Actor at NET Honours Awards in 2019
In 2021, his Television series ‘Saamu Alajo Comedy Series’ won Best Television Series of the Year(Yoruba) at the City People Entertainment Awards.

Odunlade Adekola’s Musical Career

Are you surprised? Well, this is one of the skills Odunlade has. He joined the Nigerian Music Industry in 2015 and has released some songs ever since he joined the industry. Some songs he has sang include:
Omo Baba
Oju Olorun
Arike

Odunlade’s Family

Who is Odunlade Adekola Wife?

Odunlade got married to his wife, Ruth Adekola few months after meeting her in 2003. They are blessed with four boys. The couple welcomed their last son, Adedore in 2015.

Endorsements/ Deals

Let’s see the mouth watering deals the father of four has signed
In 2016, he signed an endorsement deal with Conoil
In 2017, he signed an ambassadorial deal with Goldberg Beer
In 2018, the actor signed a deal with Revolution Plus Property
In 2019, he signed an endorsement deal with 1X Bet and Ayoola Foods Limited
Other endorsement deals he has signed are:
Serenitees Couture
Standard Chartered Bank Visa Card
Western Lotto and Glo Mobile ambassador.

Odunlade’s Achievements/Networth

The Yoruba movie director has been described as the most popular and richest Yoruba actor. His networth is over $2million. Odunlade is the CEO of Odunlade Adekola Film Production(OAFP).
The 42 years old actor has a mansion in Abeokuta and another in Lagos. He also has an hotel in Abeokuta. His fleet of cars include a Toyota Landcruiser, Lexus GX 460, Hyundai Elantra, Range Rover SUV and Toyota Camry.

Controversy/Rumours

Does Odunlade Adekola sleep with upcoming actresses?

About Odunlade Adekola
There have been various rumours about Odunlade. He was rumoured to have gotten married to a second wife which he debunked. He was also rumoured to be the father of Bukola Adeeyo’s daughter, a rumour which he debunked. Few months ago, a popular blogger, Gistlover accused Odunlade of sleeping with up and coming actresses in exchange for movie roles. He posted,

“Dear Odunlade Adekola, You are a fantastic Actor who has to carve a niche for himself in this industry, you are good at what you do BUT you need to stop this S*X FOR ROLES SHIT, it’s been like that since forever and no one is calling you to order, from Taiwo Aromokun(that one that is hiding in the US now forming mummy G.O)to Eniola Ajao(that one the moment I posted Odun picture, she blocked me she know say she go appear for inside the story, Abeokuta L*cal champion)I never get your own time, Na Odun carry me come, so from Eniola to Bukola Adeeyo and Many more, Now the latest babe is this small girl named Nike who is also your student.”

“Dear Odun, you can’t keep doing this, we all should be accountable we all want a working system in Nigeria, it starts with us, let us all flush the government behavior in us first, allow girls to get to the top without hanging their legs, mentor them without opening their skirt, you sef look this Girl well, if you quick born, you go born this small girl now.

This girl too competing with your wife,if no be disrespect you play your game well Na why you marry church lady so she no go fit question any of your moves, but until when Odun? Baba Olofa Ina don Kuku talk am said na like that Una Dey fire each other for Nollywood, but you really need to stop”

“Taiwo Aromokun showed your wife shege, same with this Eniola Abeokuta champion, now this little girl, this is a gentle warning to you to cease and desist from hanging girls leg, help them grow without shooking your pri*k in their hol*s always, Be a perfect gentleman, don’t allow this small girl continue to disrespect your wife.I come in peace”

However, Odunlade debunked the rumours, he also called out some actresses he had trained in the past to be his witnesses. For now, this is all you need to know about the actor.

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