Biography
Odunlade Adekolai s one of the wealthiest and most sought-after actors in Nigeria, with an estimated net worth of $2.5 million.
He is also a brand ambassador for a number of Nigerian brands and goods, including Globacom, Nigeria’s native telecommunications firm.
Profile
- Full Name: Odunlade Adekola
- Born: 31 December 1976
- profession: Filmmaker, Actor, Producer, Director
- Nationality: Nationality
- Age: 45 years
- State of Origin: Ekiti state
Early Years and Education
Adekola was born and raised in Abeokuta, Ogun State, but his family is originally from Otun Ekiti, Ekiti State.
Odunlade Adekola attended St. John’s Primary School and St. Peter’s College in Abeokuta, Ogun State, before completing the West African School Certificate Examination and receiving a diploma certificate from Moshood Abiola Polytechnic (MAPOLY).
Odunlade continued his schooling, and in May of 2018, he graduated from the University of Lagos with a Bachelor of Business Administration.
Career
Odunlade Adekola started his career as an actor in 1996, the same year he joined the Association of Nigeria Theatre Arts Practitioners.
Over the past year, he has acted in, written, produced, and directed a number of Nigerian films. Adekola won the African Movie Academy Award for outstanding actor of the year in April 2014.
In December of 2015, he debuted in the Nigerian music industry. Photographs of Odunlade during filming are a popular internet meme throughout the Nigerian internet sphere.
On September 17, 2018, Odunlade Adekola was appointed as the brand ambassador for RevolutionPlus Property Development Company. It was a momentous occasion for him.
At the company’s office in Ikeja, Lagos, he was officially revealed as the brand ambassador. ODunlade Adekola is a brand ambassador for a number of companies, including Goldenberg and Globacom.
Filmography
- 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)
- Saamu Alajo Comedy series (2020–Present)
- The Miracle Centre (2020)
- Ajibade (In Cinemas, December 2021)
- King of Thieves (2022 film) (In Cinemas, April 2022)
- 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)
- Igbese Mi (2016)
- Lawonloju (2016)
- Pepeye Meje (2016)[20]
- Asiri Ikoko (2016)
- Pate Pate (2017)
- Adura (2017)
- Ere Mi (2017)
- “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)
| Award | Category | Year |
| Best of Nollywood’s Award | Best Actor in a Lead Role (Nominated) | 2017 |
| Africa Magic’s Viewers Choice Award | Best Actor in a Comedy (Won) | 2018 |
| Best of Nollywood’s Award | Best Supporting Actor –Yoruba (Nominated) | 2019 |
| Africa Magic’s Viewers Choice Award | Best Supporting Actor (Won) | 2022 |
Songs
Adekola entered the music business. In December of 2015, he released several intriguing tunes. Among them are the following:
- Omo Baba, 2018
- Oju Olorun, 2018
- Arike, 2019
Odunlade Adekola Net Worth
With an estimated net worth of $2.5 million dollars, Odunlade Adekola is currently one of the wealthiest and most important performers in Nigeria. In addition to his acting career, he is the brand ambassador for a multimillion-dollar firm.
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