Olajumoke Odetola () (born 16 October 1988) is a Nigerian actress and film producer.[1][2][3] She started off her Nollywood career in the English-language cinema, before acting in several Yoruba-language films.[4]
Jumoke Odetola | |
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| Born | Olajumoke Odetola 16 October 1988 Lagos, Nigeria |
| Alma mater | Ajayi Crowther University |
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Early life and education
editBorn on 16 October 1988 in Lagos. Olajumoke Otedola is the last born from a family of Nine. Parents and Seven Children (6 girls, 1 boy) By origin the actress is from Ijemo in Abeokuta, Ogun State . Odetola attended ABATI Nur/Pry School in Lagos State, she then had her secondary education at Abeokuta Grammar School "ABEOKUTA Girls Grammar School, Abeokuta" .[5] She obtained her first degree from Ajayi Crowther University, Oyo State getting a bachelor's degree in Information and Communication Technology/Computer Science, she then proceeded to Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta, graduating with a master's degree in Computer Science.[6] She revealed in an interview that she graduated from the higher institution with a CGPA of 4.3. The actress had her NYSC service year at Abia State .[5]
Career
editAccording to a Punch interview, Odetola disclosed that her decision to venture into acting was contrary to the wishes of her parents. But her fulfillment in the entertainment industry led them to accept her chosen career. She also described her character in Somewhere in the Dark, a film that featured Gabriel Afolayan as her most challenging film role.[6] She cited Majid Michel and Omotola Jalade Ekehinde as great inspirations in her budding days as an actress while Abiodun Jimoh is her main mentor in the film business.[7]
Awards
editIn 2015, she won revelation of the year category at BON Awards.[8] Also, at the Africa Magic Viewers' Choice Awards, Odetola won the award for best indigenous language film for her role in Binta Ofege and somewhere in the dark.[9] She retained the award in the 5th edition of the ceremony through Somewhere in the Dark.[10] She also won the best actress in a lead role (Yoruba) at 2017 Best of Nollywood Awards in Ogun State.[11] The 2017 City People Movie Awards saw Odetola get a nomination for best supporting actress (Yoruba).[12]
Jumoke Odetola became the Best Actress at the City People Movie Awards, 2018.
Filmography
edit- Somewhere in the Dark[6]
- Glitterati[6]
- Binta Ofege[9]
- Heroes and Zeros[13] (2012)
- Lagido[13]
- Bachelor's Eve[13] (2018)
- Alakiti[13]
- HigiHaga[13]
- Tinsel[13]
- The Return Of HigiHaga[13]
- Family Ties[13]
- Kanipe (2017)[14]
- Wetin Women Want (2018)[15] as Sola
- The Village Headmaster[16][17]
- Checkmate (2020) as Stacy
- My Mirror (2021)
- Olosho Ghetto (2022) as Joke
- Kamal (2022) as Alima
- Depression (2023) as Desire's Mother
- Iji Ade (movie series)
- Queen Lateefah (2024)
- American Japa (2024)
- Eye Mi (2024) as Lucky
Awards and nominations
edit| Year | Award | Category | Film | Result | Ref |
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| 2019 | Best of Nollywood Awards | Best Kiss In A Movie | Agbokolori | Nominated | |
| Best Actress in a Lead Role - Yoruba | Nominated | [18] | |||
| 2022 | 100 Most Influential Young Leaders in Nigeria Awards | Won | [19] |
References
edit- ^ Online, Tribune (23 June 2021). ""My Mirror" Movie focuses on abuse on men ― Jumoke Odetola". Tribune Online. Retrieved 6 August 2022.
- ^ Bada, Gbenga (9 April 2016). "Boyfriends are distractions,' AMVCA's best indigenous act says". Pulse. Retrieved 8 April 2018.
- ^ "Korede Bello, Lepacious Bose, others fight drug abuse in Trap". The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News. 25 June 2022. Retrieved 19 July 2022.
- ^ "7 THINGS YOU PROBABLY DIDN'T KNOW ABOUT TALENTED ACTRESS, JUMOKE ODETOLA". Information Nigeria. 24 January 2018. Retrieved 8 April 2018.
- ^ a b Adefarati, Damilola (25 February 2020). "Jumoke Odetola | Biography | Age | State of Origin | Education | Career | Husband | Net worth". Dewtells Blog. Archived from the original on 30 April 2021. Retrieved 28 April 2021.
- ^ a b c d Tofarati, Ige (28 January 2018). "I can only act romantic roles with professionals– Jumoke Odetola". Punch. Retrieved 8 April 2018.
- ^ Aduni, Amodeni (5 April 2016). "Exclusive: I am crazy about Majid Michel - Jumoke Odetola". Naija.ng. Retrieved 8 April 2018.
- ^ "Rising actress, Jumoke Odetola star struck by rapper". Pulse. 12 March 2016. Retrieved 8 April 2018.
- ^ a b Ajose, Kehinde (2 April 2016). "I didn't plan to become an actress-Jumoke Odetola". Vanguard. Retrieved 8 April 2018.
- ^ "'76' wins five awards at AMVCA 2017 [See full list of winners]". Dailypost. 5 March 2017. Retrieved 8 April 2018.
- ^ "BON Awards 2017: A night of rising stars". Vanguard. 23 December 2017. Retrieved 8 April 2018.
- ^ "City People Releases Nomination List For 2017 Movie Awards". Archived from the original on 9 August 2018. Retrieved 8 April 2018.
- ^ a b c d e f g h "Meet JUMOKE ODETOLA NEW NOLLYWOOD'S DELIGHT". BON Magazine. 13 August 2015. Archived from the original on 21 December 2019. Retrieved 8 April 2018.
- ^ "Kanipe Full Cast and Crew". NList. 1 January 2017. Retrieved 23 August 2019.
- ^ "After Successful Lagos Screening, New Flick, Wetin Women Want, Goes To Kwara". Eagle online. 7 February 2018. Retrieved 8 April 2018.
- ^ "The Village Headmaster Drama Becomes A TV Sensation – THISDAYLIVE". www.thisdaylive.com. Retrieved 6 August 2022.
- ^ Rapheal (27 May 2022). "TV viewers tip Village Headmaster as most favourite". The Sun Nigeria. Retrieved 6 August 2022.
- ^ Bada, Gbenga (15 December 2019). "BON Awards 2019: 'Gold Statue', Gabriel Afolayan win big at 11th edition". Pulse Nigeria. Retrieved 10 October 2021.
- ^ Online, Tribune (2 April 2022). "Jumoke Odetola bags 100 Most Influential Young Leaders in Nigeria award". Tribune Online. Retrieved 6 August 2022.