Odunlade Adekola
Biography, Age, Wife, House, Cars, Net Worth, Children, Parents, Movies & Hotel Business
Odunlade Adekola Basic Information
| Stage Name: | Odunlade/ Omoga |
| Real Name: | Odunlade Adekola |
| Occupation: | Actor, Singer, Film Maker, Producer, and Director |
| Date Of Birth/Age: | 31 December 1976 (47 Years Old) |
| Place of Birth: | Abeokuta Ogun State |
| Gender: | Male |
| Nationality: | Nigerian |
| Marital Status: | Married |
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| Height: | 6Ft 3In |
| Net Worth: | $2.1 Million |
Odunlade Adekola Biography
Odunlade Adekola is an Ekiti State native born and raised in Abeokuta, Ogun State. Odunlade Adekola was educated in Abeokuta, Ogun State, at St. John’s Primary School and St. Peter’s College. Before attending Moshood Abiola Polytechnic (MAPOLY), where he got a diploma certificate, he first earned the West African School Certificate Examination. After that, Odunlade continued his studies, and in May 2018, he graduated from the University of Lagos with a Bachelor of Business Administration degree.
Family
His wife, four children, and himself comprise the six members of his household. He also has a sibling who is an actor, just like him, and his parents are still living.
Parents
His parents are Deaconess Adekola and Pastor Jimoh Odunlade. Pastor B.A. Adekola, his father, serves as a Servant of God at a Christ Apostolic Church (C.AC) congregation in Abeokuta, Ogun state. When Odunlade was born, he was a Christ Apostolic Church choirmaster. He subsequently advanced to become the church’s pastor. Odunlade’s parents, Pastor Adekola and Deaconess Adekola are devoted clergypeople from Ekiti.
Siblings
Adekunle doesn’t disclose how many siblings he has, but the media is aware of his brother, Jethro Oyekanmi Adekola. He also works as an actor.
Children
While little is known about his first two children, the media knows his third and fourth offspring. Adetoun and Adedore Adekola are their names.
Wife
In 2003, he got hitched to Ruth Adekola. The pair first met in 1995 in Abeokuta at a vigil hosted by the Christ Apostolic Church (C.A.C.). After dating for a while, they decided to get married and now have four children.
Lifestyle
Odunlade Adekola joined the Association of Nigeria Theatre Arts practitioners in 1996, the same year he started his acting profession. Over the years, he has appeared in, written, produced, and directed several Nollywood movies and projects. Adekola received the Africa Movie Academy Award for the year’s best actor in April 2014.
He made his debut in the Nigerian music scene in December 2015. Pictures of Odunlade taken during the shooting are frequently used in Nigerian media as memes. Odunlade Adekola was appointed the brand representative for RevolutionPlus Property Development Company on September 17th, 2018. At their Ikeja headquarters in Lagos, he was formally introduced as the brand ambassador for the organization. Brand ambassadors for companies like Globacom Telecommunications and Goldberg lager include Odunlade Adekola in their line-up.
Net Worth
Odunlade Adekola’s acting, writing, directing, and producing careers are the primary sources of his wealth, but he also makes additional money from endorsement deals and other sources. His net worth is approximately $2.1 million, including his assists.
Cars
While not all of his automobiles are known, some include a Toyota Camry and a Range Rover Sport.
House
Odunlade Adekola invested more than 40 million Naira in constructing a motel in Abeokuta, Ogun State, now worth about 55 million Naira. In addition to the hotel, the thespian resides in a mansion in a wealthy neighborhood of Abeokuta. The assessed value of his family’s mansion near the Government Reserved Area is 20 million Naira. He also owns a second home in Lagos State, estimated to be worth about 20 million Naira.
Movies
He became famous and became well-known for playing the protagonist in Ishola Durojaye’s 2003 film Asiri Gomina Wa. Since then, he has appeared in numerous Nollywood productions. Some of the movies he has starred in include; Ile Afoju, The Vendor, Alani Pamolekun, Asiri Gomina Wa, Mufu, Olosa Oko, Kabi O Osi, Oyenusi, Sunday Dagboru, Ajibade, The Miracle Centre, Sammu Alajo Comedy series, Yeye Alara, Critical Evidence, Agbara Emi, Owiwi, Omo Germany, Gbemileke, amongst others.
He has received numerous nominations and awards for his work in the film business, including; the 2011 Best Actor of the Year, the 2014 Africa Movie Academy Award for the year’s best actor, 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), 2022 Best Supporting Actor – Africa Magic Viewers’ Choice Awards.
Businesses
He founded Odunlade Adekola Film Production (OAFP) and served as its CEO. He has also secured advertising contracts with businesses like ConOil, Glo, Goldberg, and others.
