Odunlade Adekola biography, wife, children, age, movies, net worth
Odunlade Adekola profile, spouse, offspring, age, films, net worth
When discussing one of the most renowned and esteemed performers in Nollywood, Odunlade Adekola undoubtedly ranks in the top 10.
The actor, who began his career as a Yoruba performer, has also participated in English films over the years.
He is recognized for his humorous roles, and his admirers continue to regard him as the Nigerian monarch of memes.
Odunlade has successfully established a reputation for himself through time. He is known by various aliases, including Sunday Dagboru, Mufu Olosha Oko, and Samu Alajo, among others.
In addition to acting, Odunlade is a skilled vocalist and has released a collection of tracks.
Profile overview
Full Name: Odunlade Jonathan Adekola Date of birth: December 31st, 1978 Zodiac sign: Capricorn
Place of birth: Abeokuta, Ogun state
State of Origin: Ekiti State
Nationality: Nigerian
Ethnicity: Black
Gender: Male
Occupation: Actor, filmmaker, director, and producer
Hair color: Black
Eye color: Black
Marital status: Married
Odunlade Adekola’s Profile
The performer was born on December 31, 1978, in Abeokuta, the capital of Ogun state, to Pastor and Deaconess Adekola. Growing up in Abeokuta, Odunlade is fluent in the Egba dialect.
He turned 43 years old in 2021.
Education
He attended St. John’s Primary School and St. Peter’s College in Abeokuta for his primary and secondary education. Subsequently, he enrolled in Moshood Abiola Polytechnic (MAPOLY), where he attained a National Diploma Certificate.
Nonetheless, in 2018, he completed his Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration at the University of Lagos.
Professional Journey
A close friend introduced him to a theatre group in 1996; his trial performance captured the hearts of the entire ensemble.
During his time with the group, Odunlade acquired fundamental skills and principles of the entertainment sector and became a member of the Association of Nigeria Theatre Arts Practitioners (ANTAP) in 1998.
He notably gained recognition in 2003 due to his remarkable performance in the movie Asiri Gomina Wa, leading him to become one of the most in-demand actors in the field.
Films
He has appeared in more than 100 films.
Here are a selection of the movies he has participated in;
Emi Ni Ire Kan (2009)
Sunday Dagboru (2010)
Monday Omo Adugbo (2010)
Mufu Olosha Oko (2013)
Kabi O Osi (2014)
Oyenusi (2014)
Ma Ko Fun e (2015)
Alani Pamolekun (2015)
Gbolahan (2015)
Taxi Driver – Oko Ashewo (2015)
Baleku (2015)
Oro (2015)
Asiyan (2015)
Oyun Esin (2015)
Pepeye Meje (2016)
Asiri Ikoko (2016)
Samu Alajo (2016)
The Grudge (2016)
Sunday Gboku Gboku (2016)
Sola Arikusa (2017)
A Million Baby (2017)
Critical Evidence (2017)
Celebrity Marriage (2017)
Dognapped (2017)
Fogbonsola (2017)
Owiwi (2017)
Songs
Besides acting, Odunlade is also a gifted singer, having entered the music industry in 2015.
Here are some of his musical tracks;
Omo Baba (2018)
Oju Olorun (2018)
Arike (2019)
He also runs a film school known as the Odunlade Adekola Film Production (OAFP).
Awards
He possesses an extensive list of awards. Below are a few of them;
In 2009, 2011, 2014, and 2015, he received the Best Actor of the Year at the City People Entertainment Awards
In 2012, he was named the Best Actor in a Leading Role at the Yoruba Movie Academy Awards (YMMA)
In 2014, he was awarded the Best Actor of the Year at the Africa Movie Academy Award
In 2015, he secured the Best Actor (Indigenous) at the Nigeria Entertainment Awards
In 2017, he was recognized as the Movie Personality of the Year (Male) during the City People Movie Awards
Marriage
Adekola is wed to his spouse, Ruth Adekola. They met in 2003 and married in the same year.
Their union has been blessed with four children.
There were speculations about the actor taking a second wife, but he has dismissed these claims, affirming his deep affection for his wife.
Net worth
Odunlade serves as a brand ambassador for Glo, a prominent telecommunications company in Nigeria. He is also an ambassador for other brands, with an estimated net worth of $2.5 million.
