Odunlade Adekola Biography: Early Life, Career, Films, Awards, Wife & Net Worth

Odunlade Adekola Jonathan (born December 31, 1976) is a Nigerian actor, filmmaker, producer, and director. He rose to prominence after playing the lead in Ishola Durojaye’s 2003 film, Asiri Gomina Wa, and has subsequently appeared in several Nollywood films. He is the creator and CEO of Odunlade Adekola Film Productions (OAFP).

Odunlade Adekola Biography

Adekola was born and raised in Abeokuta, Ogun State, and is a native of Otun, Ekiti State. Odunlade Adekola was born to Deaconess Adekola and Pastor Nathaniel A. Adekola. His father is a Servant of God at the Christ Apostolic Church (CAC) in Abeokuta, Ogun State.

Odunlade’s father worked as a choirmaster at the church when he was born. He continued on his religious path and eventually became a pastor at the Christ Apostolic Church. Odunlade’s parents, Pastor Adekola and Deaconess Adekola, are devout clergymen from Ekiti, Nigeria.

Odunlade Adekola attended St. John’s Primary School and St. Peter’s College in Abeokuta, Ogun State, and then took the West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE) before enrolling at Moshood Abiola Polytechnic (MAPOLY), where he acquired a diploma certificate. Odunlade went on to pursue his education, earning a Bachelor of Business Administration degree from the University of Lagos in May 2018.

Career

Odunlade Adekola’s acting career began in 1996, when he joined the Association of Nigeria Theatre Arts Practitioners. He has starred in, authored, produced, and directed numerous Nigerian films, often known as Nollywood, over the years.

In April 2014, Adekola received the Africa Movie Academy Award for Best Actor. He officially entered the Nigerian music industry in December 2015. Photographs of Odunlade taken while filming are popular internet memes in Nigeria.

On September 17, 2018, Odunlade Adekola became RevolutionPlus Property Development Company’s brand ambassador. It was truly a great day for him. He was officially introduced as the company’s Brand Ambassador at the Ikeja office in Lagos. Odunlade Adekola is a brand ambassador for many firms, including Goldberg Beer and Globacom Telecommunications.

Filmography

• Asiri Gomina Wa (2003)
• Iku lopin (2006) as Adegoke
• Alaga Garage (2007) as Blade
• Jenifa (2008) as Kola
• Emi Nire Kan (2009)
• Sunday Dagboru (2010)
• Monday Omo Adugbo (2010)
• Jelili (2011) as Sisi Kola
• Mufu Olosa Oko (2013)
• Kabi O Osi (2014)
• Oyenusi (2014)
• Ma ko fun E (2014)
• Eje Tutu (2015)
• Alani pamolekun (2015)
• 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)
• Sunday gboku gboku (2016)
• Abi eri re fo ni (2016)
• Igbesemi (2016)
• Lawonloju (2016)
• Pepeye Meje (2016)
• Asiri Ikoko (2016)
• Astray (2016) as Dolamu
• The Grudge (2016) as Taju
• Shola Arikusa (film) (2017)
• Samu Alajo (2017)
• 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)
• Ile Afoju (2019)
• Agbaje Omo Onile 1, 2, 3
• Omo Germany (2018)
• The Vendor (2018) as Gbadebo / Godwin
• Gbemileke 1,2,3 (2019)
• The Legend of Inikpi (2020) as Young Attah Ayegba
• Sammu Alajo Comedy series (2020–Present)
• The Miracle Centre (2020) as Taxi Driver
• President Kuti (2021)[25] as Ayomide
• Ajibade (In Cinemas, December 2021)
• Ile Alayo (2021)
• My Mirror (2021)
• King of Thieves (In Cinemas, April 2022) as Adegbite
• Elesin Oba, The King’s Horseman (September 2022) as Elesin
• Idande (2022)
• Win or Lose (2022) as Agbabi aka
• Unseen Trap (2022) as Demilade
• Arinola (2023)
• Deity (2023) as Oba Adefolarin
• Malaika (2023) as King Towabola
• Jagun Jagun (2023) as Jigan
• Dabira (2023)
• Apata (2023)
• Orisa (2023)
• Lakatabu (2024) as Lakatabu
• Jiro (2024) as Sola
• For My Area (2024) as Hon. Ajilo
• Ruthless (2024) as Detector
• Beast of Two Worlds (2024) as King Towabola
• Aiyefele (2024)
• Lisabi: The Uprising (2024) as Alaafin of Oyo
• Alakada: Bad and Boujee (2024)
• Labake Olododo (2025)
• Owambe Thieves (2025)
• Gingerrr (2025)

Awards and Nominations

Odunlade Adekola Wife

He married Ruth Adekola in 2003, and they have five children.

Odunlade Adekola net worth

Odunlade Adekola’s net worth is expected to be between $2 million and $5 million by 2025. Some reports estimate that it might be as much as $22.8 million, reflecting his success in the entertainment sector, which includes acting, film production, and real estate interests.

His income is derived from a variety of sources, including his film production firm and endorsement partnerships with brands such as Globacom and Goldberg Beer.

Social Media

Instagram: @odunomoadekola