Odunlade Adekola Jonathan (; (born 31 December 1976) is a Nigerian actor, film-maker, film producer and film director. He gained popularity and was widely known for his lead role in Ishola Durojaye's 2003 movie, Asiri Gomina Wa, and has acted in many Nollywood movies since then. He is the founder and CEO of the Odunlade Adekola Film Production (OAFP).
Early life and education Adekola was born and raised in Abeokuta, Ogun State, and he is a native of Otun Ekiti, Ekiti State.
Odunlade Adekola attended St. John's Primary School and St. Peter's College in Abeokuta, Ogun State and then obtained the West African School Certificate (WASCE) Examination before he proceeded to Moshood Abiola Polytechnic,(MAPOLY) where he received a diploma certificate. Odunlade proceeded to further his education and in May 2018, he received a degree in Bachelors of Business Administration at the University of Lagos.
Career Odunlade Adekola began his acting career in 1996, the same year he joined the Association of Nigeria Theatre Arts practitioners. He has starred in, scripted, produced and directed several Nigerian films also known as Nollywood over the years. In April 2014, Adekola won the Africa Movie Academy Award for the best actor of the year. In December 2015, he marked his entrance into the Nigerian music industry. Photographs of Odunlade during filming are widely used as internet memes across the Nigerian websphere. On 17 September 2018, Odunlade Adekola became the brand ambassador for RevolutionPlus Property Development Company. It was indeed a remarkable day for him. He was officially unveiled as the company's Brand ambassador at their Ikeja office in Lagos. Odunlade Adekola is a brand ambassador to several organizations such as Goldberg beer and Globacom Telecommunications
Personal life Odunlade Adekola was born to Deaconess Adekola and Pastor Nathaniel .A. Adekola. His father serves as a Servant of God at a congregation of the Christ Apostolic Church (CAC) in Abeokuta, Ogun state. At the time of Odunlade's birth, his father held the position of a choirmaster in the church. Over time, he progressed in his religious journey and eventually became a pastor within the Christ Apostolic Church. Both of Odunlade's parents, Pastor Adekola and Deaconess Adekola, are devoted clergy people hailing from Ekiti, Nigeria.
He married Ruth Adekola in 2003, and has four children.
Filmography Year Film Role Notes 2003 Asiri Gomina Wa State Governor 2006 Iku Lopin Adegoke 2007 Alaga Garage Blade 2008 Jenifa Kola 2009 Emi Nire Kan Adisa 2010 Sunday Dagboru Sunday 2010 Monday Omo Adugbo Monday 2011 Jelili Sisi Kola 2013 Mufu Olosa Oko Mufu 2014 Kabi O Osi 2014 Oyenusi Ishola Oyenusi 2014 Ma Ko Fun E 2015 Eje Tutu Tangaran/Taiwo Smart (Identical twins) 2015 Alani Pamolekun Alani 2015 Gbolahan Deji 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 Taiwo 2016 Sunday Gboku Gboku 2016 Abi Eri Re Fo Ni 2016 Igbesemi 2016 Lawonloju 2016 Pepeye Meje 2016 Asiri Ikoko 2016 Astray Dolamu 2016 The Grudge Taju 2017 Shola Arikusa Alfa Agba 2017 Saamu Alajo Saamu 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 2018 Yeye Alara Dongari 2018 Omo Germany 2018 The Vendor Gbadebo / Godwin 2019 Ado Agbara 2019 Agbaje Omo Onile 1, 2, 3 2019 Gbemileke 1, 2, 3 2020 The Legend of Inikpi Young Attah Ayegba 2020–present Sammu Alajo comedy series 2020 The Miracle Centre Taxi Driver 2021 President Kuti Ayomide 2021 Ajibade In cinemas, December 2021 2021 Ile Alayo 2021 My Mirror 2022 King of Thieves Adegbite In cinemas, April 2022 2022 Elesin Oba, The King's Horseman Elesin 2022 Idande 2022 Win or Lose Agbabi aka 2022 Unseen Trap Demilade 2023 Arinola 2023 Deity Oba Adefolarin 2023 Malaika King Towabola 2023 Jagun Jagun Jigan 2023 Dabira 2023 Apata 2023 Orisa 2024 Lakatabu Lakatabu 2024 Jiro Sola 2024 For My Area Hon. Ajilo 2024 Ruthless Detector 2024 Beast of Two Worlds King Towabola 2024 Aiyefele 2024 Lisabi: The Uprising Alaafin of Oyo 2024 Alakada: Bad and Boujee Brother Jide 2025 Labake Olododo 2025 Owambe Thieves Oga Benard 2025 Gingerrr Adeshine
Awards and nominations +YearAwardCategoryResultRef2017Best of Nollywood AwardsBest Actor in a Lead role –Yoruba2018Africa Magic Viewers’ Choice AwardsBest Actor in a Comedy2019Best of Nollywood AwardsBest Supporting Actor –Yoruba 2022Africa Magic Viewers' Choice AwardsBest Supporting ActorNET HonoursMost Popular Actor
See also List of Yoruba people List of Nigerian actors
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