[PROFILE] Odunlade Adekola, Movie Actor

Odunlade Adekola

Movie Actor

Date of Birth
December 31, 1978
Birth Place
Abeokuta, Nigeria
Age
39 years old

[ABOUT]

Film actor widely known for his work in more than 100 Yoruba movies in Nollywood. He has worked in every side of the business as a writer, producer, actor, and director for popular films in Nigeria and been awarded the title of Best Actor of the Year at the 2014 Africa Movie Academy Awards.

[BEFORE FAME]

As a child, he and his friend would play as "jesters" at events at their local church. He would often write scripts for their little plays, thus subtly launching his acting career.

[TRIVIA]

He has been named City People Entertainment Awards Best Actor of the Year four times for 2009, 2011, 2014, and 2015.

[FAMILY LIFE]

He and his wife Ruth have four children. Associated With Both he and Iyabo Ojo, Femi Adebayo, Mercy Aigbe, Ebun Oloyede, Damola Olatunji are popular Nollywood actors.