As a man of enviable conviction, Odunlade Adekola enrolled at University of Lagos, with a view to further his education up to bachelors level and obtain the tag of a graduate. He graduated from University of Lagos only few months ago in May. He obtained a Bachelors degree in Business Administration.
Below is a summary of Odunlade Adekola’s education.
- Primary – St. John’s Primary School, Abeokuta, Ogun State
- Secondary – St. Peters College, Abeokuta, Ogun State
- Tertiary (Diploma) – Moshood Abiola Polytechnic, Abeokuta, Ogun State
- Tertiary (Bachelors) – University of Lagos, Lagos
Career
Odunlade Adekola started his acting career, shortly after obtaining his National Diploma. He started his acting career at a young age of 17 in 1996. He was introduced to the Yoruba movie scene by Durojaiye Ishola (now late), popularly called Alasari.
Despite joining the Association of Nigerian Theatre Arts practioner at an early age of 17, it took Odunlade about 10 years before he got any reasonable movie role. Even at that, he was restricted to mundane and supporting roles up until few years ago, when he caught his big break.
Today, Odunlade Adekola is the ‘face’ of Nollywood/Yoruba movies platform. He has produced and featured in over a hundred movies in the past 10 years alone. He’s currently working on a new project at various locations in Lagos.
Of his productions, the most significant ones are outlined below.
- One million baby
- Samu Alajo
- Sunday Dagboru
- Oyenusi
- Alani Pomolekun
- Ma Ko Fun e
- Taxi Driver: Oko Ashewo
- Adebayo Aremu Abeere
- Agbara Emi
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