By Yahaya Idris
Odunlade Jonathan Adekola, born on December 31, 1976, is a Nigerian actor, vocalist, filmmaker, producer, and film director of notable repute.
Odunlade Adekola rose to fame with his starring role in Ishola Durojaye’s 2003 movie, Asiri Gomina Wa, and has since maintained a successful acting career in Nollywood. Furthermore, he founded and leads Odunlade Adekola Film Production (OAFP) as its CEO.
Born and raised in Abeokuta, Ogun State, Adekola hails from Otun Ekiti, Ekiti State.
Odunlade Adekola commenced his educational journey at St. John’s Primary School and subsequently attended St. Peter’s College in Abeokuta, Ogun State, where he successfully obtained the West African School Certificate Examination. He then pursued a diploma certificate at Moshood Abiola Polytechnic (MAPOLY). Furthermore, Odunlade advanced his academic pursuits, culminating in the conferment of a Bachelor of Business Administration degree from the University of Lagos in May 2018.
Since joining the Association of Nigeria Theatre Arts practitioners in 1996, Odunlade Adekola has had a prolific career in Nollywood, starring in, scripting, producing, and directing numerous films.
He experienced a remarkable day, highlighted by his official launch as the company’s Brand Ambassador at their Lagos-based Ikeja office, further cementing his distinguished affiliations with esteemed entities such as Goldberg beer and Globacom Telecommunications.
Odunlade Adekola’s parents are Deaconess Adekola and Pastor Jimoh Odunlade. Pastor B.A. Adekola, his father, holds a distinguished position within the Christ Apostolic Church (CAC) in Abeokuta, Ogun state, having advanced from choirmaster to pastoral duties. Both parents, originating from Ekiti, Nigeria, are deeply committed to their spiritual roles.
He tied the knot with Ruth Adekola in 2003 and has since become a father of five.
His cinematic works include:
Filmography
President Kuti
“Ile Afoju (2019)”
The Vendor (2018) as Gbadebo / Godwin
Alani pamolekun (2015)
Asiri Gomina Wa (2003)
Mufu Olosa Oko (2013)
Kabi O Osi (2014)
Oyenusi (2014)
Sunday Dagboru (2010)
Monday Omo Adugbo(2010)
Emi Nire Kan (2009)
Eje Tutu (2015)
Ma ko fun E (2014)
Gbolahan (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 (2015)
Samu Alajo (2017)
Shola Arikusa (film)
Sunday gboku gboku (2016)
Abi eri re fo ni (2016)
Igbesemi (2016)
Lawonloju (2016)
Pepeye Meje (2016)
Asiri Ikoko (2016)
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 (2017)
Yeye Alara (2018) as Dongari
Ado Agbara (2019)
Agbaje Omo Onile 1, 2, 3
Omo Germany (2018)
Gbemileke 1,2,3 (2019)
The Legend of Inikpi (2020) as Young Attah Ayegba
Sammu Alajo Comedy series (2020–Present)
The Miracle Centre (2020) as Taxi Driver
President Kuti (2021) as Ayomide
Ajibade (In Cinemas, December 2021)
King of Thieves (In Cinemas, April 2022) as Adegbite
Elesin Oba, The King’s Horseman (September 2022) as Elesin
Idande (2022)
Win or Lose (2022) as Agbabi aka
Unseen Trap (2022) as Demilade
Arinola (2023)
Deity (2023) as Oba Adefolarin
Malaika (2023) as King Towabola
Jagun Jagun (2023) as Jigan
Dabira (2023)
Apata (2023)
Orisa (2023)
Lakatabu (2024)
Beast of Two Worlds (2024) as King Towabola
Aiyefele (2024)
