Early Life & Education
Temi Otedola was born on the 20th of March, 1996, to the family of one of the richest men in Nigeria, Femi Otedola. She is the third child and equally the last daughter of the billionaire. Right from her infanthood, she had developed a passion and love for arts and fashion. She graduated from the University College London, where she studied Art History.
Career
After completing her education, Temi entered the public eye. In 2014, she launched the fashion and style blog JTO Fashion. She demonstrates how she combines African and Western fashion on the platform and discusses her passion for fashion, art, travel, and photography.
As a blogger, Temi Otedola has had a great deal of success. Her blog garnered her a nomination for the Choice Fashion Blogger award at the 2016 Nigerian Teen Choice Awards. She has collaborated with international brands such as Orange Culture Nigeria, FarFetch, and the Very UK.
Temi Otedola devoted a considerable amount of time to her blog. No one claimed she attended acting school or participated in a low-key project. Everyone was surprised when it was announced in 2020 that she would make her acting debut in a high-budget film directed by award-winning filmmaker Kunle Afolayan.
Temi portrayed Moremi Oluwa in the film Citation, alongside well-known actors and actresses such as Jimmy Jean-Louis, Joke Silva, and Ini Edo. Moremi is the protagonist of the story. She accused a renowned professor of sexual assault. However, she must endure a demoralizing trial in which school officials listen to Moremi, the accused, and other witnesses discuss what transpired.
Even though it was her first time acting, the actress won an award for her performance in the role. The film was a huge success, and after its release, it quickly became the sixth-most-viewed film on Netflix. In 2020, it was the most popular Netflix movie in Nigeria.
Family & Personal Life
Temi is the last daughter of Femi Otedola and Nana Otedola. Her siblings are Olawunmi Christy Otedola who is popularly known as Tolani, (tho same father but a different mother, the first child of Otedola), Ifeoluwa Florence Otedola who is popularly known as DJ Cuppy (second child), and Fewa Otedola (Last child) who is the only son in the family.
Temi’s father, Femi Otedola is one of the richest men in Nigeria, he is the founder of Zenon Petroleum and Gas Ltd, and the owner of a number of other businesses across shipping, real estate, and finance. Femi Otedola is a former chairman of Forte Oil PLC, an importer of fuel products and son of former Lagos State Governor, Sir Michael Otedola.
Femi Otedola got netizens talking and trended for a whole day after he bought a Ferarri for his three daughters. They all took to social media to share photos of the car and thank their Dad and sent the Nigerian internet space into a frenzy.
One thing that is common among every member of the Otedola family is the collective love for each other, strong family ties, and their cheerful personality.
Temi is currently in a relationship with Mr Eazi, a Nigerian singer and songwriter. They have been dating for the past three years. Mr Eazi got to meet Teni through Temi’s elder sister, DJ Cuppy.
Temi Otedola Age
26 years
20 March 1996
Net Worth
According to unverified sources, Temi Otedola is currently one of the richest and most influential bloggers in Nigeria, with an estimated net worth of $3 million.
