Odunlade Adekola is a Nigerian actor, producer, director and singer. He began his career in 1996 and rose to prominence in 2003, after playing a lead role in Asiri Gomina Wa. Since then, Odun has starred in numerous Yoruba movies and his dynamism has remained the talk of the town.
Adekola is one of the few celebrities whose pictures are used for internet memes. He is also the CEO and founder of Odunlade Adekola Film Production (OAFP), a platform created in order to build prospective thespians.
Odunlade Adekola was born on December 31, 1976 in Abeokuta, Ogun State. Although, he hails from Ekiti state, he was born and raised in Lafenwa, Abeokuta by Pastor and Deaconess Adekola. He grew up in a Christian family that is devoted to church activities.
For his formal education, he started at St. John’s Primary School and moved on to St. Peter’s College, Abeokuta. Subsequently, he attended Moshood Abiola Polytechnic, and earned a National Diploma Certificate. Later on, in 2018, Odunlade bagged a bachelors degree in Business Administration at the University of Lagos.
He is married to Ruth Adekola, and the union is blessed with 4 children.
In 1996, his friend introduced him to a theatre group that meets for rehearsals in the neighborhood. Odun was invited and his demo performance got the entire crew endeared to him. In the group, he started learning some ethics and rudiment of the movie industry, until some invited veterans asked him to join a theatre association. Then, in January 1998, he became a bonafide member of the Association of Nigeria Theatre Arts Practitioners.
At the end, Adekola started producing and featuring in movies. He starred in Faworaja (1999) produced by Bolaji Amusan (Mr Latin). Thereafter, he rose to prominence after featuring as a state Governor in Asiri Gomina Wa (2003). The movie was produced by late Ishola Durojaiye (Alasari).
Today, Adekola has featured in numerous films and has remained a professional actor with numerous awards.
Movies
Faworaja, 1999
Asiri Gomina Wa, 2003
Emi Ni Ire Kan, 2009
Sunday Dagboru, 2010
Monday Omo Adugbo, 2010
Mufu Olosha Oko, 2013
Kabi O Osi, 2014
Oyenusi, 2014
Ma Ko Fun e, 2015
Alani Pamolekun, 2015
Gbolahan, 2015
Taxi Driver – Oko Ashewo, 2015
Baleku, 2015
Oro, 2015
Asiyan, 2015
Oyun Esin, 2015
Pepeye Meje, 2016
Asiri Ikoko, 2016
Samu Alajo, 2016
The Grudge, 2016
Sunday Gboku Gboku, 2016
Sola Arikusa, 2017
A Million Baby, 2017
Critical Evidence, 2017
Celebrity Marriage, 2017
Dognapped, 2017
Fogbonsola, 2017
Owiwi, 2017
Wives on Strike – The Revolution, 2017
The Vendor, 2018
200 Million, 2018
Lagos Real, Fake Life, 2018
Yeye Alara, 2018
Nimbe, 2019
Night Bus To Lagos, 2019
Ile Afoju, 2019
Awards And Recognition
He is an award-winning actor and few of his awards include;
Best Actor of the Year, City People Entertainment Awards, 2009
Best Actor of the Year, City People Entertainment Awards, 2011
The Best Actor in a Leading Role, Yoruba Movie Academy Awards (YMMA), 2012
Best Actor of the Year, Africa Movie Academy Award, 2014
Best Actor of the Year, City People Entertainment Awards, 2014
The Best Actor of the Year, City People Entertainment Awards, 2015
Best Actor (Indigenous), Nigeria Entertainment Awards, 2015
Movie Personality of the Year (Male), City People Movie Awards, 2017
Best Actor, Nigeria Entertainment Awards, 2018
Best Actor in a Comedy ‘A Million Baby’, Africa Magic Viewer’s Choice Awards, 2018
Actor of the Year, Independent Achievers Award, 2019
Most Searched Actor, NET Honours AWard, 2019
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MUYIWA ADEMOLA
Muyiwa Ademola is an award-winning Nollywood Yoruba actor, film-maker, producer, and director. Popularly known by his fans as MUY Authentic, Muyiwa Ademola is also the brand ambassador of several companies. He is the CEO of the Authentic School of Drama and Film Production.
Muyiwa Ademola Background
Muyiwa Ademola was born on the 26th of January 1971, to the family of Rebecca and Isaiah Ademola in Abeokuta, Ogun State, Nigeria. He had his primary and secondary education at St. David’s High School, Molete, Ibadan. His tertiary education was at the University of Ibadan where he obtained a diploma certificate in Adult Education and Community Development.
Muyiwa Ademola is married to Omolara Ademola, and they are blessed with five children.
In 1988, he went to meet Shola Ogunshola, also known as Isho pepper with his stories, but Shola rejected him, with claims that he was too young for the job.
After his secondary education, he continued giving his stories to different people, until he met Charles Olumo, also, known as Agbako, who eventually gave him his first major contract.
After a while, he met a movie director, S.I Ola, who taught him all he needed to know about acting and movie production. Following this meeting, he commenced his acting career officially in 1991. Meanwhile, he produced his first written script into a movie, Asise, meaning BLUNDER in 1995.
Since then, Muyiwa Ademola has produced, directed, and featured in several Yoruba Nollywood movies. The movie, Ogo Osupa propelled him to limelight in 1997. Some of the other movies he produced in his early career, include Aderonke, Akinkanju, Iyonu Olorun, Etutu Emi, e.t.c.
Filmography
As A Director, Actor, And Producer
1995 – 2017
Ile
Ami Ayo
Fimidara Ire
Iranse Aje
Asise – 1995
Fadeyi Oloro – 2001
Orí (Fate) – 2004
Indomie Lomo – 2004
Apesin – 2006
Igi owo – 2007
Owo Okuta (The Law of Karma) – 2008
Omo Elemosho – 2013
Eyinju Eledumare – 2014
Tewe Tegbo – 2014
Eni Owo – 2017
2018
Bipolar (Amodi) – 2018
Connection – 2018
Dairy of Hamzat – 2018
Oga Okunrin (Male Chameleon) – 2018
Dalemo – 2018
The Golden Seed (Irugbin Wura) – 2018
Aimo Ni (Ignorance) – 2018
Gbeje Oloko – 2018
Ewatomi – 2018
Adaba – 2018
Eyitayo – 2018
Aro Meta Clinic – 2018
Ji Masun – 2018
Oko mi Ore mi – 2018
Eyitayo – 2018
Ayederu – 2018
Mod’ Orisa (The Epic) – 2018
Satan’s Bride – 2018
Ajolaye – 2018
Zombie – 2018
Aarinola – 2018
Ori Olori – 2018
Wahala – 2018
Abawo Mi – 2018
Sunday Igboho – 2018
Alagata (Third Party) – 2018
Ewatomi – 2018
Twisted – 2018
Autism – 2018
Sekunola – 2018
Ayo Olopon – 2018
Arugbo Ojo – 2018
Ege – 2018
Osun Wande – 2018
Addict (Baraku) – 2018
Eebo bu – 2018
Amunisin 2 – 2018
2019 – 2020
Omoniyun – 2019
Gbarada – 2019
Itelorun – 2019
Gale Gale – 2019
Ekisa – 2019
Ija Ekun – 2019
Secrets Asiri – 2019
Ere Aye – 2019
Oro Olori – 2019
Eleda Opo – 2019
Aforji (Forgiveness) – 2019
Agbaje Omo Onile – 2019
Amope Ajabiiji – 2019
Intent (Igbati) – 2019
Cold Hearted – 2019
Survival of Jelili – 2019
Omo Anibiire, Part 2 – 2019
Majele – 2019
Hook Up – 2019
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Ajebi’Dan – 2019
Ololufe – 2019
Alumooni – 2019
Amope Ajabiiji – 2019
Asiri Aje – 2019
Childe Internationale – 2019
Yonusimi – 2019
Say It – 2019
Shame – 2019
Ajanaku – 2019
Barrister Seilat – 2019
Depression – 2019
Omo Ologo – 2019
Paradox – 2019
Oko Bange – 2019
Aje Oja – 2019
The Twins – Ejiworo (Yet to be shot) – 2020
Awards And Nominations
At the 1st Africa Movie Academy Awards, he won the Best Indigenous Film Award – 2005.
Nominee at the 4th Africa Movie Academy Awards for Most Outstanding Indigenous Actor – 2008.
Best Actor of the year at the Odua Image Awards – 2015
BON Awards named him the Best Yoruba Actor of the Year – 2015
Nominee at the City People Movie Awards in the Best Yoruba Actor Category – 2017
Pacesetters Entertainment and Recognition Awards (PERA) Winner – 2017
He received the Best Director Award from Boblia – 2018
Best Versatile Actor at the Greenview Awards – 2018
Glam Male Best Actor of the Year nominee at the Nigerian Glam Awards – 2018
Award of Excellence at the Nigerian Canadian Celebrities Entertainment Award – 2018
Inspirational Award at the Symbol of Hope Foundation 5th Leadership Conference and Humanitarian Service Award – 2018
Recognition Award for his Contribution to Development of the Nigerian Entertainment Industry – 2018
Slate 1 Entertainment Award for Evergreen Director – 2018
Most Creative Actor at the 1st Yoruba Movie Gists Award – 2018
Enyaa Awards recipient – 2019
Golden Ticket at the Blingz Events Awards – 2019
Nominee for Best Producer at the African Film Awards – 2019
Gbarada was nominated for the Best Yoruba Movie at the African Film Awards – 2019
Actor of the Year at the Prominent Oyo People’s Award – 2019
Indigenous Movie of the Year (GBÀRÀDÁ) at the Prominent Oyo People’s Award – 2019
Special Recognition Award at the Emperor Award – 2019
Best Actor in a Movie at the Yoruba Movie Gist – 2019
Recognition Award at the 60 Most Influential Brands and Personality in Ibadan Award – 2019
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