Jumoke Odetola

Jumoke Odetola
Born
Olajumoke Odetola

(1988-10-16) 16 October 1988
Lagos, Nigeria
Alma materAjayi Crowther University
Occupations
  • Actress
  • Model
  • Producer

Olajumoke Odetola (Listenⓘ) (born 16 October 1988) is a Nigerian actress and film producer.[1][2][3]

Early life and education

Born on 16 October 1988 in Lagos. Odetola attended ABATI Nur/Pry School in Lagos State, she then had her secondary education at Abeokuta Grammar School. 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.[4]

Awards

In 2015, she won revelation of the year category at BON Awards.[5] 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.[6] She retained the award in the 5th edition of the ceremony through Somewhere in the Dark.[7] She also won the best actress in a lead role (Yoruba) at 2017 Best of Nollywood Awards in Ogun State.[8] The 2017 City People Movie Awards saw Odetola get a nomination for best supporting actress (Yoruba).[9]

In 2026, she was honoured by her alma mater, Ajayi Crowther University, during a distinguished personality lecture held at the institution in Oyo State.[10]

Filmography

References

  1. ↑ Online, Tribune (23 June 2021). ""My Mirror" Movie focuses on abuse on men ― Jumoke Odetola". Nigerian Tribune. Retrieved 6 August 2022.
  2. ↑ Bada, Gbenga (9 April 2016). "Boyfriends are distractions,' AMVCA's best indigenous act says". Pulse Nigeria. Archived from the original on 21 December 2019. Retrieved 8 April 2018.
  3. ↑ "Korede Bello, Lepacious Bose, others fight drug abuse in Trap". The Guardian. Lagos, Nigeria. 25 June 2022. Retrieved 19 July 2022.
  4. ↑ Tofarati, Ige (28 January 2018). "I can only act romantic roles with professionals– Jumoke Odetola". The Punch. Retrieved 8 April 2018.
  5. ↑ "Rising actress, Jumoke Odetola star struck by rapper". Pulse Nigeria. 12 March 2016. Archived from the original on 10 August 2018. Retrieved 8 April 2018.
  6. ↑ Ajose, Kehinde (2 April 2016). "I didn't plan to become an actress-Jumoke Odetola". Vanguard. Lagos, Nigeria. Retrieved 8 April 2018.
  7. ↑ "'76' wins five awards at AMVCA 2017 [See full list of winners]". Daily Post. Lagos, Nigeria. 5 March 2017. Retrieved 8 April 2018.
  8. ↑ "BON Awards 2017: A night of rising stars". Vanguard. Lagos, Nigeria. 23 December 2017. Retrieved 8 April 2018.
  9. ↑ "City People Releases Nomination List For 2017 Movie Awards". Archived from the original on 9 August 2018. Retrieved 8 April 2018.
  10. ↑ Ajayi, Faith (29 May 2026). "Jumoke Odetola honoured by Ajayi Crowther varsity". Punch Newspapers. Retrieved 30 May 2026.
  11. 1 2 3 4 5 6 "Meet JUMOKE ODETOLA NEW NOLLYWOOD'S DELIGHT". BON Magazine. 13 August 2015. Archived from the original on 21 December 2019. Retrieved 8 April 2018.
  12. ↑ "After Successful Lagos Screening, New Flick, Wetin Women Want, Goes To Kwara". Eagle online. 7 February 2018. Retrieved 8 April 2018.
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