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  • Eniola Ajao speaks on having secret affair with Odunlade Adekola

    Eniola Ajao speaks on having secret affair with Odunlade Adekola

    Nollywood actress, Eniola Ajao, has reacted to speculations linking her romantically with popular actor, Odunlade Adekola.

    The actress has faced public criticism following the emergence of a video from the burial ceremony of Odunlade Adekola’s father in Ekiti State, which shows her avoiding the camera.

    This incident has reignited discussions about the long-standing rumors of a relationship between the two movie stars.

    For several years, Ajao has been frequently linked to Adekola, with fans and industry observers speculating about their closeness. However, the actress has consistently denied these claims.

    Reacting, Ajao via her Instagram story, on Wednesday described the allegations as attempts to damage her reputation. She noted that it was impossible to respond to every story circulated about her.

    In her words, “You can’t fix every lie and rumour, nor can you defend yourself every time. Just be great. People may destroy your image, stain your personality, but they can’t take away your good deeds because no matter how they describe you, you will still be admired by those who know you better.”

  • Popular Nollywood actor, Odunlade Adekola loses father

    Popular Nollywood actor, Odunlade Adekola loses father

    Nollywood actor Odunlade Adekola has taken to social media to announce the passing of his father, Pastor N.A Adekola.

    The actor via his Instagram page announced the sad news this morning, after which, posting a photo of his late father with a caption that read, “Rest on my daddy”.

    The post has sparked an outpouring of condolence messages from fans and followers, who are mourning the loss of Odunlade’s father.

    Many of Odunlade’s fans took to the comment section to offer their sympathies, with some writing “Rest in peace, daddy” and others praying for the actor’s family during this difficult time.

    Odunlade Adekola is a renowned Yoruba actor known for his captivating performances on screen. The news of his father’s passing has sent shockwaves through the entertainment industry, with many fans and colleagues mourning the loss of his beloved father.

  • Odunlade’s Movie Premiere: Funke Akindele wins best dressed Female

    Odunlade’s Movie Premiere: Funke Akindele wins best dressed Female

    Popular Nigerian actress, Funke Akindele emerged the Best Dressed Female at the movie premiere of her colleague, Odunlade Adekola.

    On Sunday night, June 16th, Odunlade hosted the premiere of his much-anticipated movie “Lakatabu,” set to debut on June 21st at Film House Circle Mall, Lagos.

    The star-studded event featured many notable guests, including Funke Akindele, Iyabo Ojo, Kolawole Ajeyemi, Brodashaggi, Mr Macaroni, skitmaker Oluwadolarz, Bukola Arugba, Bolanle Ninalowo, Denrele Edun, Wumi Toriola, Sikiratu Sindodo, and many more.

    One of the evening’s highlights was the crowning of the Best Dressed attendees, with Funke Akindele winning Best Dressed Female and Denrele Edun winning Best Dressed Male respectively.

    Both winners received a brand-new refrigerator each as a token of appreciation.

     

  • Odunlade Adekola reacts to sex-for-role allegations

    Odunlade Adekola reacts to sex-for-role allegations

    Popular actor, Odunalde Adekola has broken his silence over claims of his involvement in sex-for-role in his movies.

    TheNewsGuru reports that the versatile actor has been in the news over allegations that he usually demands sex from females longing a role in his movies.

    His accusers had also mentioned some of those he allegedly slept with in the past before giving them the opportunity to feature in his movies.

    However in an Instagram video on Thursday, the actor dismissed the allegation, saying such is aimed at smearing his reputation.

    Adekola also averred that those peddling such claims should come forward with evidence that he indeed slept with people before giving them roles in his movies.

    “You don’t need to reply to everything, that’s why you’re a celebrity. But there are some things that they will say about you and you need to clear it, let me clear this one,” he said.

    “They said that I normally ask for sex before giving anybody a role. They said that I ask them for sex before giving them a role in my movie, me???

    “I’m saying this now, and I’m putting it to every one of them, everybody that has passed through me, all the ladies that have through me, it is only God that can make you a star, nobody can make you a star.

    “But every one of them, I mean the ladies, if I’ve ever asked you for sex before I gave you any role, please come out and say it under this video. If you’re among those saying such, come forward with your proof, but if you don’t do that, you’ll experience God’s wrath.

    “You will prosper, you will be great, but I need to clear this, just come out and say it under this video, anyone that is in that shoe. I just have to come out and say this and clear it because of the young ones that are coming into the industry later, I just have to do this.”

     

  • My fans helped me become a star- Odunlade Adekola

    My fans helped me become a star- Odunlade Adekola

    Nigerian actor, Odunlade Adekola needs no introduction. The versatile role interpreter who is more popular for his roles in Yoruba movies has said his fans are the reason why he is a star.

    According to him: “My fans helped me become a star. They are the ones who recommend our movies to others to watch”, he told City People.

    On the the secret behind his relevance, Odun said:”I am not perfect nor am I special. It has been the grace of God. You cannot achieve anything without the power of God”.

    Odunlade who has starred in countless movies said a good producer and a good script determines if he is going to appear in a movie.

    “A good producer and a good script determine If I will feature in a movie”.

    On how he has been able to balance stardom and the home front, he said: ”I cannot really say much about that because we have different backgrounds and home training. All I can say is that it’s been the grace of God”.

     

  • Odunlade Adekola, Femi Adebayo, celebrate birthdays

    Popular Nollywood actors, Femi Adebayo and Odunlade Adekola, have begun celebrating their birthdays on New Year’s Eve.
    Adebayo clocked 41, while Odunlade is now 43.
    An excited Femi shared a picture early Tuesday on Instagram of himself clad in a brown suit and holding a hat.
    He captioned it: “Mo young, Mo Smart, and I’m sexy….I lie? All praises and adoration to God Almighty as I add another year! ”

     

     

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    Odunlade shared his excitement on Instagram.
    “Happy birthday to you @odunomoadekola Omo wa ni eeeThank you all In #THEVENDOR omoologo Voice on #Netflix I say thank you so much ,” he said in one post.

     

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    He began acting in 1985, the same year he featured in his father’s first movie titled Ogun Ajaye.. He has starred in several Nigerian films, winning four awards as Best Yoruba actor at the 17th African Film Awards popularly known as Afro Hollywood awards at the Stratford Town Hall in London. He also won an award in the same category for the Best of Nollywood Broadcasting Organization of Nigeria Awards in 2012.
    Adekola began acting in 1996, the same year he joined the Association of Nigeria Theatre Arts practitioners.. He has starred in, scripted, produced and directed several Nigerian films over the years .In April 2014, he won the Africa Movie Academy Award for best actor of the year. In December 2015, he marked his entrance into the Nigerian music industry. Photographs of Adekola during filming are widely used as internet meme across the Nigerian webosphere

  • I worked hard for my certificate- Odunlade Adekola

    Renowned Nollywood actor, Odunlade Adekola has over the years become a force to reckon with in the movie industry. The actor who recently graduated from the University of Lagos said he worked hard for his certificate contrary to what many believe.

    Speaking in a recent chat with Punch, he debunked claims that he was an absentee and bought the certificate while studying at University of Lagos.

    He said: “Being in school was a really thrilling experience for me. I was humbled in the sense that I had to attend classes, do assignments, sit for exams and carry out other academic activities”, he said.

    “I had a good relationship with all the lecturers that taught me and the students too. There was nothing like celebrity status.

    “As long as we were in the classroom together, we were all one in our quest for knowledge. One should never get tired of seeking knowledge because the world is dynamic and ever-changing,” he said.

    “I attended classes regularly and I did everything I was required to do. My course mates can testify. I was not a stranger to any of my course mates because I usually attended classes.

    “I was the one who made the decision to go to school. I knew what it entailed and I was ready to adhere to the rules. I can tell you that I worked hard not otherwise for my certificate.”

     

  • I will go for Femi Adebayo, he is a good kisser- Dayo Amusa

    Popular Yoruba actress, Dayo Amusa is known just for interpreting roles but also for expressing her opinions on issues. The filmmaker cum singer who recently lost her dad has shared her opinion on the institution of marriage.

     

    Dayo noted that marriage is not compulsory; stressing that it is not a must.

     

    According to her: ”Is it compulsory for every woman to be married? For me, I don’t think it is compulsory but at the same time, I know it is honourable by God. It is a beautiful thing if you find yourself in a healthy marriage. For me, I don’t think it is compulsory, I don’t think it’s a must”, she told Naijaloaded TV.

     

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    When asked who she prefers to kiss between Femi Adebayo and Odunlade Adekola, she said:”I will go for Femi Adebayo, he is a good kisser”.

     

    Femi Adebayo celebrates wife in style[Photos]

  • Versatile Nigerian actor, Odunlade Adekola bags bachelor’s degree

    Versatile Nigerian actor, Odunlade Adekola bags bachelor’s degree

    Odunlade Adekola is different things to different people.

    While he is known as the king of memes on social media, the iconic actor is a comedian, singer and filmmaker.

    The entertainer in the early hours of today took to his Instagram page to share a picture of himself in his graduation gown.

    Odunlade graduated from the University Of Lagos with a Bachelor’s Degree In Business Administration.He is known for his versatility and excellent role interpretations.

    He began acting in 1996, the same year he joined the Association of Nigeria Theatre Arts practitioners and was under the tutelage of the late Nollywood actor and producer Isola Durojaiye (also known as Alasari)

    Odunlade had starred, scripted, produced and directed several Nigerian films over the years.

    In April 2014, he won the Africa Movie Academy Award, having emerged as best actor of the year alongside Fathia Balogun who emerged as best actress of the year.

     

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  • I am not dating Odunlade- Eniola Ajao

    I am not dating Odunlade- Eniola Ajao

    Eniola Ajao is a rising actress popular for her movies in the Yoruba sector of Nollywood. The beautiful accounting graduate of the University of Lagos has debunked claims that she is a romantic relationship with popular actor, Odunlade Adekola.

    Speaking of her close relationship with Odunlade, she said :”I do call him a genius. He is a total package in this industry. He can sing; he’s a fantastic actor, a great director and producer. Just name it; my boss is a great man. Working with him has really made me to be who I am today, though the best in me is yet to come. I bless God for where I am today in the industry, through him. There’s no special relationship between my boss and I than that of an apprentice to a master. We are many (actors) under him and he treats us equally”, she told The Sun.

    Eniola who has featured in movies like ‘Eniola’,’Mama Cairo’ and others, vehemently debunked being in a relationship with Odunlade

    “Oh no! We are not dating o, I’m in his group, I’m subjected to him and he just has to make use of me.”

    When asked If she has ever been aroused when acting a romantic role, she said:”Why would I? There’s one thing you people don’t understand. This is just a make believe industry. We are just acting. You can’t expect me to be horny with someone I’m not emotionally attached to me. I hope that’s well stated”.

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