Odunlade Adekola is one of the most popular Yoruba
movie actors in the Nollywood Movie Industry.
After surfacing in the Nigerian Yoruba movie industry
some years ago, Odunlade Adekola has since become
a household name, as the tall, handsome actor has
won the hearts of many Yoruba movie watchers both
in Nigeria and beyond.
Biography:
He was born on December 31st, 1977, in Abeokuta,
Ogun State, Nigeria. He attended the Saint John RCM
primary school, and later Saint Peter’s college, both
in Abeokuta. Odunlade Adekola started acting at a
very early age. According to him, whenever any
anniversary was to hold in his church (the Christ
Apostolic Church, Lafenwa, Abeokuta), he and a
friend, named “Tunde”, would request to play jesters,
and this request was always granted.
Career:
He wrote a “script” for a comedy play involving just
two characters (him and his friend). That was how it
all began for this professional actor, director and
producer.
After being motivated by the likes of Taiwo Hassan
(ogogo), Adebayo Salami (oga bello), Lere Paimo, and
other genius Yoruba actors in Nollywood, he entered
the professional scene in 2005.
However, he started increasing popularity only in
2007. He received training and additional motivation
from late Isola Durojaye (Alasari), who believed in his
potential and assisted him in bringing out the best in
him.
Odunlade Adekola's Movies:
Odunlade Adekola has featured in almost 70 Yoruba
movies. He admitted that the film Asiri gomina wa, in
which he played the role of a state governor, was the
most challenging assignment of his career, as
criticisms and doubts flew about over his ability to
play the role successfully. According to him, he
believes that this role opened up the door of many
greater opportunities for him. Odunlade Adekola has
written and produced about six movies:
Farapamo
Emi nire kan
Baba super
Ila owo
Eje fun eje
Fayebora.
Odunlade Adekola’s family and private life:
One of the most asked questions about Odunlade
Adekola is “Is Odunlade Adekola married?” Well, for
your information, the tall, handsome actor is legally
married to Ruth with three kids.
The wife of Nigerian actor Odunlade Adekola, Mrs
Ruth Adekola, gave birth to her 3rd born on Saturday
April 13th, 2013 in Abeokuta, Ogun State.
In an interview granted by Taiwo Aromokun, a Yoruba
Nollywood actress and Odunlade Adekola’s trainee,
admitted that there existed a relationship between
her and the actor. However, the duo had to part ways
as he was not willing to take a second wife, and of
course, she had to carry on with her life. The breakup
notwithstanding, the duo is still on very good terms.
Apart from being an actor, Kola, as he is well known
by fans, is also a Glo ambassador.
Films featuring Odunlade Adekola are:
Asiri Gomina Wa (Featuring – >Yomi Fash Lanso,
Bolaji Amusan, Lanre Hassan, Toyin Afolayan, Soji
Taiwo and Many more);
Tani Olorun;
Oja Odaju (Featuring – Adebayo Salami, Femi
Adebayo, Faithia Balogun , Dayo Amusa, Sadiq
Adebayo)
Kobamajewo:
Ila Owo (Produce);
Farapamo (Produce);
Oloru Owu;
Emi nire kan (Produce);
Iwa Eniyan (Featuring Nike Alabi, Funke Aderogba,
Peter Fatomilola, Oluwole Adedeji, Ade Adenrele);
Eje fun Eje (Produce);
Diekola;
Baba Super (Produce) and many more.