Biography of Jimmy Odukoya: financial status, spouse, body art, mother
Just hours after the announcement of his stepmother Nomthi Odukoya’s passing, Nollywood star Jimmy Odukoya took to his social media profile to disclose a significant achievement in his profession.
Jimmy Odukoya recognized the inopportune moment, noting that he had just lost his stepmother; nonetheless, he disclosed that he will be engaged in a new Hollywood film endeavor titled ‘Woman King’ alongside American actress and producer Viola Davis, in addition to Grammy award-winner Angelique Kidjo.
For those unfamiliar, Jimmy Odukoya is the offspring of Pastor Taiwo and the late Bimbo Odukoya. Over the years, he has successfully forged a career in the Nigerianfilm industry and is regarded as one of the well-known faces in productions aimed at English-speaking audiences.
Beyond acting, Jimmy Odukoya is a pastor, singer, rapper, and entrepreneur.
This piece emphasizes Jimmy Odukoya; continue reading to discover more about him.
Profile Overview
Full name
Oluwajimi Odukoya
Nickname
Pastor J
Age
Early 30s
Birthday
April 27
Gender
Male
State of origin
Kaduna State
Parents
Pastor Taiwo and Bimbo Odukoya
Nationality
Nigerian
Siblings
Four
State of residence
Lagos
Height
5′11″
Marital Status
Married
Profession
Actor, gospel rap artist, pastor
The biography of Jimmy Odukoya
His complete name is Oluwajimi Odukoya; precise details regarding his date of birth are not available, but it is presumed he is in his late 30s. His father is Pastor Taiwo Odukoya, a well-known clergyman in Nigeria, while his mother is the late Pastor Bimbo Odukoya, who tragically passed away in the infamous Sosoliso plane disaster in 2005.
Jimmy Odukoya has four siblings: two sisters from his deceased mother and two brothers from his now deceased stepmother Nomthi Odukoya, whom his father wed in 2010.
Pastor J, as he is affectionately known, grew up in Lagos, Nigeria, thereby making him a Nigerian by birth; nonetheless, he pursued his higher education abroad.
Career
Jimmy Odukoya completed his higher education in the United States, earning his bachelor’s degree in Business Administration (with a minor in Advertising) from Oral Roberts University in Tulsa, Oklahoma, and subsequently an MBA in Business Administration from the same institution.
Career
From a young age, Jimmy Odukoya has been actively involved in the church, and given that his parents serve as the overseers of The Fountain of Life Church, he has historically and continues to engage in numerous church-related activities.
After finishing his education in the United States, Jimmy Odukoya returned to Nigeria from the
United States in 2010 and was appointed the assistant pastor of Church 3:16, a youth ministry division of The Fountain of Life Church.
Pastor J began his film journey a few years back and has progressed to feature in several films, with the movie Baby Shower catapulting him into the spotlight.
Below is a list of some films in which Jimmy Odukoya has performed
Celebrity Marriage
A Lot Like Love
Love In Sight
Baby Palaver
Cooked Up Love
Baby Shower
The Bling Lagosians
Personal Life
Jimmy Odukoya is a wed man, and his spouse is a London-educated English alumna Oluwakemi Folashade Banjoko, currently recognized as Kemi Odukoya
Pastor J and his partner, Kemi, exchanged two children and vows in London on March 9, 2013, and their marriage is blessed with two children, one boy and one girl.
Net worth
Details regarding Jimmy Odukoya’s net worth are not available, but he is leading a comfortable lifestyle.
