Jumoke Odetola
Nigerian Actress (born 1988)
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Olajumoke Odetola (ⓘ) (born 16 October 1988) is a Nigerian actress and film producer.[1][2][3]
16 October 1988
- Actress
- Model
- Producer
Jumoke Odetola | |
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| Born | Olajumoke Odetola 16 October 1988 Lagos, Nigeria |
| Education | Ajayi Crowther University |
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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.[citation needed] 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
- Heroes and Zeros[11] (2012)
- Bachelor's Eve[11] (2018)
- HigiHaga[11]
- Tinsel[11]
- The Return Of HigiHaga[11]
- Family Ties[11]
- Wetin Women Want (2018)[12] as Sola
- My Mirror (2021)
- Jenifa on Lockdown (2021)
- Queen Lateefah (2024)