Undoubtedly one of the most well-known Nollywood stars is Odunlade Adekola. He is well-known for appearing in well-liked Yoruba movies, although he has also made appearances in a number of English-language films.
Due to his many appearances in films, Adekola is often thought to be the richest Yoruba actor in Nollywood.
Adekola has been able to land rich endorsement deals with companies like Glo, Goldberg, and Conoil thanks to his fame. He serves as the host of Goldberg’s “Your Excellency” Campaign at the moment.
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The actor built a hotel in Abeokuta a few years ago which you’ll find out about in this article but first let’s take a look at his acting career.
Adekola has written and produced several movies. Some of his productions include Baba Super, Ila Owo, Eje fun Eje, Fayebora, Emi nire kan and Farapamo.
He is renowned for his passionate acting and superb delivery. Adekola is an extremely adaptable actor who fits into any part with ease.
Adekola serves as the organization’s Chief Executive Officer (CEO) (OAFP). The organization is in charge of developing the nation’s acting talent. Babatunde Owokoniran, commonly known as Tunde Tilapia, is one of the actors who graduated from the OAFP acting school. Since he met Odunlade Adekola, Tilapia has been able to break into the Yoruba film industry.
The actor got his start on stage in the church, where he and his companion Tunde from infancy used to play the part of the jester. He belonged to the Christ Apostolic Church in Lafenwa at the time.
After some time, Adekola made his feature debut in 1996. His earlier films include Asiri Gomina and Faworaja. Bolaji Amusan produced the film Asiri Gomina (Mr Latin). The movie that brought Adekola to public attention, according to him, was also the most difficult one he had made to yet.
Due of his fame, Adekola is a common figure in internet memes. Adekola was trained by the late Isola Durojaiye, commonly known as Alasari, before making his stage debut. In 1996, the same year he made his film debut, he became a member of the Association of Nigeria Theatre Arts Practitioner.
The celebrity actor is a graduate of the Moshood Abiola Polytechnic (MAPOLY) and the University of Lagos (UNILAG). He studied Business Administration at UNILAG
He has featured in over 100 movies since his debut in 1996. Also, Adekola has been able to successfully crossover to the Nollywood English movies unlike many of his colleagues. He has featured in movies like Taxi Driver and Wives on Strike.
Adekola has been able to amass a tidy fortune for himself as a result of his earnings from acting and endorsement deals.
In especially in Abeokuta, the actor has been able to diversify his income by investing in real estate. Adekola’s possessions and activities in Abeokuta likely contribute to the reason he hasn’t moved to Lagos like many of his coworkers.
Adekola invested his earnings a few years ago in the construction of an expensive hotel in Abeokuta. The actor spent more than N50 million on the hotel, according to estimates. The beautiful building is supposed to be near Abeokuta’s Adigbe axis.
With this asset, it appears that Adekola is starting to perceive the world beyond performing, which accounts for her investment in the hospitality industry.