Biography
Olajumoke Odetola is an award-winning Nigerian actress, filmmaker, movie producer, scriptwriter and model.
She started her acting career in the English-language cinema, but over the years, have been featured in numerous Yoruba and English movies. She is loved because of her ability and prowess in interpreting given roles, coupled with creativity.
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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.
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 fulfilment 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 has cited Majid Michel and Omotola Jalade Ekehinde were great inspirations in her budding days as actress while Abiodun Jimoh is her main mentor in the film business.
Jumoke Odetola Movies
Jumoke Odetola has been featured in more than 100 Nollywood movies. She has acted alongside big stars like Lateef Adedimeji, Jide Kosoko, Damola Olatunji and Aliweli Ademola.
Some of her movies include:
• Heroes and Zeroes
• Orun Dop
• Wetin Women Want
• Somewhere in the Dark
• Bachelor’s Eve
• Enibimo
• Iwalesin
Ebi Tawani
• Idajo
• Binta Oege
• GlitteratiLagido
• Kanipe
• Alakiti
• Family Ties
• HigiHaga
• The Return Of HigiHaga
Jumoke Odetola Age
39 years
16 October 1983
Jumoke Odetola Net Worth
Jumoke Odetola is one of the richest Nollywood actresses. Asides from acting, she is also a successful fashion businesswoman. She also has an endorsement deal with CYK Garment and Apparel.
According to OperaNewsApp.com, she has an estimated net worth of about $500,000.
