Actor Odunlade Adekola Net Worth, Biography, Age and Career

Odunlade Adekola (born December 31, 1976) is a Nigerian actor, musician, filmmaker, businessman, producer, and director.

He rose to prominence and became well-known for his lead role in Ishola Durojaye’s 2003 film, Asiri Gomina Wa, and has subsequently appeared in numerous Nollywood films.

He is the CEO and founder of Odunlade Adekola Film Production (OAFP). He is married to Ruth Adekola and the couple has four (four) children.

Real Name:	Odunlade Adekola
Stage Name	Alani Pamolekun, Sunday Dagboru, Mufu Oloosha Oko, Adebayo Aremu Abere, Saamu Alajo
Date of Birth:	31st December, 1976
Place of Birth:	Abeokuta, Ogun State (but from Ekiti State)
Stage of Origin	Ekiti State
Nationality:	Nigeria
Wife/Sponsor:	Married (Ruth Adekola)
Occupation:	Actor, Scriptwriter, Film producer, Director and Singer
Net Worth	$2.5 million
Source	Heatmaz

Odunlade Adekola Biography

Odunlade Adekola is a well-known Nollywood actor, screenwriter, film producer, director, and musician. In the Nigerian entertainment industry, he embodies talent. Adekunle is a household name in the Yoruba community due to his popularity in the films telecast on Africa Magic Yoruba and as one of the most sought-after actors in Yoruba films.

Odunlade Adekola started his career in 1996 and rose to stardom in Nollywood in 2003 after starring in Asiri Gomina Wa. Odunlade has acted in countless Yoruba films since then, and his dynamism has been the buzz of the town.

He is also the CEO and founder of Odunlade Adekola Film Production (OAFP), a platform designed to develop future performers.

Odunlade Adekola Early Life and Education

Odunlade Adekola was born in Abeokuta, Ogun State, on December 31, 1976. Despite his Ekiti origins, he was born and raised in Lafenwa, Abeokuta by Pastor and Deaconess Adekola. Because his parents were so involved in church activities, he grew up in a Christian home that is devoted to church activities.

His official schooling began at St. John’s Primary School and continued at St. Peter’s College in Abeokuta. He then attended Moshood Abiola Polytechnic, where he got a National Diploma Certificate.

Later on, in 2018, Odunlade bagged a bachelors degree in Business Administration at the University of Lagos. Odunlade Adekola’s career started in the church, the church gave him a platform to explore and build his confidence in acting, he is a member of Christ Apostolic Church, Lafenwa in Abeokuta Ogun State.

Odunlade Adekola Career

Odunlade Adekola’s acting career began in the church with short-minute dramas and plays. The church provided him with a platform to explore acting while also building his confidence and conquering stage frights. He did this for years while performing in the church, Christ Apostolic Church, Lafenwa in Abeokuta, Ogun State, which fueled his desire to pursue it as a profession.

Odunlade began performing in church with his companion Tunde at a young age. He was inspired by his church audience, which propelled him into professional acting.

In 1996, a buddy introduced him to a neighborhood theater club that meets for rehearsals. Odun was invited, and his sample performance won over the entire crew.

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Based on his in-built talent, confidence and little acting exposure he had while acting in church in previous years, he was able to adapt to the group, and he started learning some ethics and rudiment of the movie industry.

Odunlade joined the Association of Nigeria Theatre Arts Practitioners in 1998, and his acting career began in earnest. In 1999, he appeared in “Faworaja,” a film directed by Bolaji Amusan a.k.a. Mr. Latin, and his involvement and performance in the film earned him numerous accolades.

His role in Faworaja set the way for him to appear in a blockbuster film in 2003, which catapulted him to fame. In Asiri Gomina Wa, he played a state governor (2003). Late Ishola Durojaiye produced the film (Alasari).

Odunlade Adekola Movies

The movies he has featured include:

• Faworaja, 1999
• Asiri Gomina Wa, 2003
• 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
• Wives on Strike – The Revolution, 2017
• The Vendor, 2018
• 200 Million, 2018
• Lagos Real, Fake Life, 2018
• Yeye Alara, 2018
• Nimbe, 2019
• Night Bus To Lagos, 2019
• Ile Afoju, 2019
• Gbemileke 1,2,3 (2019)
• Sammu Alajo Comedy series (2020–Present)
• The Miracle Centre (2020)
• Ajibade (In Cinemas, December 2021)

Adekola delved into the music industry in December 2015 and he has released some interesting songs which include;

• Omo Baba, 2018
• Oju Olorun, 2018
• Arike, 2019

Odunlade Adekola Awards and Nomination

• Best Actor of the Year, City People Entertainment Awards, 2009
• Best Actor of the Year, City People Entertainment Awards, 2011
• The Best Actor in a Leading Role, Yoruba Movie Academy Awards (YMMA), 2012
• Best Actor of the Year, Africa Movie Academy Award, 2014
• Best Actor of the Year, City People Entertainment Awards, 2014
• The Best Actor of the Year, City People Entertainment Awards, 2015
• Best Actor (Indigenous), Nigeria Entertainment Awards, 2015
• Movie Personality of the Year (Male), City People Movie Awards, 2017
• Best Actor, Nigeria Entertainment Awards, 2018
• Best Actor in a Comedy ‘A Million Baby’, Africa Magic Viewer’s Choice Awards, 2018
• Actor of the Year, Independent Achievers Award, 2019
• 2017 Best of Nollywood Awards-Best Actor in a Lead role –Yoruba
• 2019 Best of Nollywood Awards-Best Supporting Actor –Yoruba
• 2021 City People Entertainment Awards-Best Television Series of the Year (Yoruba)

Odunlade Adekola Personal Life

Odunlade Adekola is married to Ruth Adekola and has many identities in the cinema industry, including Alani Pamolekun, Sunday Dagboru, Mufu Oloosha Oko, and Adebayo Aremu Abere.

The couple allegedly met in 1995 in Abeokuta during a Christ Apostolic Church vigil (C.A.C). After a few months of dating, the actor proposed to her.

In the same year, the two ultimately confirmed their love in front of their family and friends by exchanging married vows.

Ruth Adekola was born on November 2, as previously stated. She is from Ekiti State and is claimed to have graduated from the Moshood Abiola Polytechnic in Abeokuta, where her husband also went.

The two finally sealed their love in the presence of their family members and friends in the same year by exchanging marital vows.

Ruth Adekola, as gathered, was born on November 2. She hails from Ekiti State and is said to have attended the Moshood Abiola Polytechnic in Abeokuta, where her husband graduated.

Odunlade Adekola Social Media

• Instagram: @odunomoadekola 
• Twitter:  @Odunomoadekola

Odunlade Adekola Net Worth

Odunlade Adekola, with an estimated net worth of US$2.5 million, is currently one of Nigeria’s richest and most sought-after actors.

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