Odunlade Adekola (born December 31st, 1977) is a
multi-award wining Nigerian actor, singer and movie
producer.
Early Life
Odunlade Adekola was born in Abeokuta, Ogun State,
He attended the Saint John RCM primary school, and
later Saint Peter’s college, both in Abeokuta.
He started acting at an early age with his friend Tunde
in his hometown, Abeokuta.
Acting Career
Odunlade Adekola started acting at a young age at his
church (the Christ Apostolic Church, Lafenwa,
Abeokuta). His friend Tunde who was a part-time actor
introduced him to a theatre group that rehearsed near
his house. Later on, He got to know
about the Association of Nigeria Theatre Arts
Practitioners (now Theatre Arts and Movie Practitioners
Association of Nigeria) and he joined fully in 1998 after
showing in his first movie.
After being motivated by the likes of Taiwo Hassan,
Adebayo Salami, Lere Paimo, and other genius Yoruba
actors in Nollywood, he entered the professional scene
around 2005. However, he only became popular until
2007.
He received training and additional motivation from
Isola Durojaye (Alasari), now late, who believed in his
potential and assisted him in bringing out the best in
him.
Odunlade has spent close to 10 years in the limelight
now, And has featured in almost 100 Yoruba movies.
Marriage Life/Scandal
Odunlade is legally married to Ruth Adekola with three
kids. Although, the marriage was in murky waters when
Odunlade was allegedly in a relationship with Taiwo
Aromokun, a Yoruba Nollywood actress and Odunlade
Adekola’s trainee.
The duo however, the duo had to part ways as he was
not willing to take a second wife.
Some movies he has acted in includes:
Asiri Gomina Wa
Tani Olorun
Kobamajewo
Farapamo
Oloru Owu
Emi nire kan
Iwa Eniyan
Eje fun Eje
Diekola
Baba Super
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