Odunlade Adekola is an actor, singer, filmmaker, producer, and director based in Nigeria. Let’s take a quick insight into his personal life, wife, and more. Scroll below for more information.
Odunlade Adekola rose to prominence after playing the lead in Ishola Durojaye’s 2003 film, Asiri Gomina Wa. Since then, he has been in a number of Nollywood films. Ogo is the owner and CEO of Odunlade Adekola Film Production (OAFP).
Adekola began his acting career in 1996. It was the same year when he became a member of the Association of Nigeria Theatre Arts Practitioners.
Over the years, he has appeared in, authored, produced, and directed various Nigerian films. Adekola won the Africa Movie Academy Award for an outstanding actor of the year in April 2014. He made his debut in the Nigerian music industry in December 2015.
Photographs of Odunlade taken during filming have become popular internet memes in Nigeria. On September 17, 2018, he was named brand ambassador for RevolutionPlus Property Development Company.
At the company’s Ikeja office in Lagos, he was officially introduced as the company’s Brand Ambassador. Odunlade is a brand ambassador for a number of companies, including Goldenberg beer and Globacom Telecommunications.
What Happened To Odunlade Adekola?
In recent times, Odunlade Adekola is continuing his career in the entertainment industry. However, back in 2021, he found himself amidst controversy due to the allegation of demanding sex from young actresses for movies.
This rumor began to circulate after various bloggers reported it on their pages. In response, Odunlade posted a video on his Instagram and YouTube accounts dispelling the rumor.
He stated that any woman who has ever demanded sex in exchange for a movie role should come out and tell their story. He then urged his accusers to present evidence to back up their claims.
Furthermore, he claimed that he does not respond to rumors, but in this situation, he opted to do so because of other females who may be interested in entering the film industry.
Meet Odunlade Adekola’s Wife
Odunlade Adekola is happily married to his wife, Ruth Adekola. The couple who got married in 2003 welcomed four children together.
Though being a public figure, Adekola is quite low-key about his personal life. Ruth was a member of Abeokuta’s Christ Apostolic Church (C.A.C). They met at a night vigil at the C.A.C at Sabo in Abeokuta in 1995.
Odunlade proposed to Ruth a few months after they met. Because of the nature of his profession, she was initially hesitant to date him. Ruth was unsure whether she had the tolerance to marry an actor.
However, when she and her family paid a visit to her pastor, he prayed for her and gave his approval. She thought she had the requisite conviction at this moment to continue her connection with him and eventually marry him.
How Rich is Odunlade Adekola? His Net Worth Details
Some websites suggest that the estimated net worth of Odunlade Adekola is more than 1 million dollars. However, this is just an estimated figure.
He is one of the most successful personalities in the entertainment industry. Adekola is a nationally recognized name with some of his popular works over the years.
Odunlade has more than 5 million followers on his Instagram account.