Jumoke Odetola
Olajumoke Odetola | |
|---|---|
| Born | Olajumoke Odetola October 16 1980 Lagos Nigeria |
| Alma mater | Ajayi Crowther University |
| Occupation | Filmmaker |
Jumoke Odetola is a Nigerian actress.[1] She started off her Nollywood career in the English-language cinema, before acting in several Yoruba-language films.[2]
Early life and education
Odetola had her secondary education at Abeokuta Grammar School. She obtained her first degree from Ajayi Crowther University, 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.[3]
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.[3] 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.[4]
Awards
In 2015, she was won revelation of the year category at BON Awards.[5] Also, at the 2016 and 2017 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]
Jumoke Odetola became the Best Actress at the City People Movie Awards, 2018.
Filmography
- Somewhere in the Dark[3]
- Glitterati[3]
- Binta Ofege[6]
- Heroes and Zeros[10]
- Lagido[10]
- Bachelor's Eve[10]
- Alakiti[10]
- HigiHaga[10]
- Tinsel[10]
- The Return Of HigiHaga[10]
- Family Ties[10]
- Kanipe (2017)[11]
- Wetin Women Want (2018)[12]
References
- ^ Bada, Gbenga. "Boyfriends are distractions,' AMVCA's best indigenous act says". Pulse. Retrieved 2018-04-08.
- ^ "7 THINGS YOU PROBABLY DIDN'T KNOW ABOUT TALENTED ACTRESS, JUMOKE ODETOLA". Information Nigeria. January 24, 2018. Retrieved 2018-04-08.
- ^ a b c d Tofarati, Ige (January 28, 2018). "I can only act romantic roles with professionals– Jumoke Odetola". Punch. Retrieved 2018-04-08.
- ^ Aduni, Amodeni. "Exclusive: I am crazy about Majid Michel - Jumoke Odetola". Naija.ng. Retrieved 2018-04-08.
- ^ "Rising actress, Jumoke Odetola star struck by rapper". Pulse. March 12, 2016. Retrieved 2018-04-08.
- ^ a b Ajose, Kehinde (April 2, 2016). "I didn't plan to become an actress-Jumoke Odetola". Vanguard. Retrieved 2018-04-08.
- ^ "'76' wins five awards at AMVCA 2017 [See full list of winners]". Dailypost. Retrieved 2018-04-08.
- ^ "BON Awards 2017: A night of rising stars". Vanguard. December 23, 2017. Retrieved 2018-04-08.
- ^ "City People Releases Nomination List For 2017 Movie Awards". Retrieved 2018-04-08.
- ^ a b c d e f g h "Meet JUMOKE ODETOLA NEW NOLLYWOOD'S DELIGHT". BON Magazine. August 13, 2015. Retrieved 2018-04-08.
- ^ "Kanipe Full Cast and Crew". NList. January 1, 2017. Retrieved 2019-08-23.
- ^ "After Successful Lagos Screening, New Flick, Wetin Women Want, Goes To Kwara". Eagle online. February 7, 2018. Retrieved 2018-04-08.