Jumoke Odetola Explained

Jumoke Odetola
Birth Name:Olajumoke Odetola
Birth Date:16 October 1988
Birth Place:Lagos, Nigeria
Alma Mater:Ajayi Crowther University

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]

Early life and education

Born 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

According 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. 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

In 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

Awards and nominations

YearAwardCategoryFilmResultRef
2019Best of Nollywood AwardsBest Kiss In A MovieAgbokolori
Best Actress in a Lead Role - Yoruba[18]
2022100 Most Influential Young Leaders in Nigeria Awards[19]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Online . Tribune . "My Mirror" Movie focuses on abuse on men ― Jumoke Odetola . Tribune Online . June 23, 2021 . August 6, 2022.
  2. Web site: Boyfriends are distractions,' AMVCA's best indigenous act says . Bada . Gbenga . Pulse . 9 April 2016 . 2018-04-08.
  3. Web site: 2022-06-25 . Korede Bello, Lepacious Bose, others fight drug abuse in Trap . 2022-07-19 . The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News . en-US.
  4. Web site: 7 THINGS YOU PROBABLY DIDN'T KNOW ABOUT TALENTED ACTRESS, JUMOKE ODETOLA . January 24, 2018 . Information Nigeria . 2018-04-08.
  5. Web site: Adefarati. Damilola. 2020-02-25. Jumoke Odetola Biography Age State of Origin Education Career Husband Net worth. 2021-04-28. Dewtells Blog. en-US. 30 April 2021. https://web.archive.org/web/20210430153133/https://dewtells.com/jumoke-odetola-biography-age-state-of-origin-education-career-husband-net-worth/. dead.
  6. Web site: I can only act romantic roles with professionals– Jumoke Odetola . Tofarati . Ige . January 28, 2018 . Punch . 2018-04-08.
  7. Web site: Exclusive: I am crazy about Majid Michel - Jumoke Odetola . Aduni . Amodeni . Naija.ng . 5 April 2016 . 2018-04-08.
  8. Web site: Rising actress, Jumoke Odetola star struck by rapper . March 12, 2016 . Pulse . 2018-04-08.
  9. Web site: I didn't plan to become an actress-Jumoke Odetola . Ajose . Kehinde . April 2, 2016 . Vanguard . 2018-04-08.
  10. Web site: '76' wins five awards at AMVCA 2017 [See full list of winners] ]. Dailypost . 5 March 2017 . 2018-04-08.
  11. Web site: BON Awards 2017: A night of rising stars . December 23, 2017 . Vanguard . 2018-04-08.
  12. Web site: City People Releases Nomination List For 2017 Movie Awards . 2018-04-08 . 9 August 2018 . https://web.archive.org/web/20180809184240/http://yarn.ng/city-people-releases-nomination-list-for-2017-movie-awards/ . dead .
  13. Web site: Meet JUMOKE ODETOLA NEW NOLLYWOOD'S DELIGHT . August 13, 2015 . . 2018-04-08 . 21 December 2019 . https://web.archive.org/web/20191221070620/http://www.bestofnollywood.tv/2015/08/13/meet-jumoke-odetola-new-nollywoods-delight/ . dead .
  14. Web site: Kanipe Full Cast and Crew . January 1, 2017 . NList . 2019-08-23.
  15. Web site: After Successful Lagos Screening, New Flick, Wetin Women Want, Goes To Kwara . February 7, 2018 . Eagle online . 2018-04-08.
  16. Web site: The Village Headmaster Drama Becomes A TV Sensation – THISDAYLIVE . 2022-08-06 . www.thisdaylive.com.
  17. Web site: Rapheal . 2022-05-27 . TV viewers tip Village Headmaster as most favourite . 2022-08-06 . The Sun Nigeria . en-us.
  18. Web site: Bada. Gbenga. 2019-12-15. BON Awards 2019: 'Gold Statue', Gabriel Afolayan win big at 11th edition. 2021-10-10. Pulse Nigeria. en.
  19. Web site: Online . Tribune . Jumoke Odetola bags 100 Most Influential Young Leaders in Nigeria award . Tribune Online . April 2, 2022 . August 6, 2022.

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