Jumoke Odetola Biography, Background and Career

BIOGRAPHY 

Jumoke Odetola is a well-known actress and producer from Nigeria. She was born on October 16, 1988, in Lagos State.

Jumoke Odetola was raised in Lagos. She went to Tomobid Primary School and Surulere Girls Secondary School in Lagos State, Nigeria.

EARLY LIFE

After completing her secondary school, she attended Lagos State University (LASU) to study history and international relations. She later received a bachelor’s degree in 2012.

Jumoke developed her love for the arts while attending LASU and joined the school’s theater group. This gave her the opportunity to develop her acting skills and participate in a variety of dramatic activities.

After graduation, she attempted to work in the corporate world but quickly decided that acting was her true calling. She opted to pursue it professionally, enrolling in the Royal Arts Academy in Lagos for intensive training in acting, filmmaking, and scriptwriting.

CAREER

Jumoke became a known figure in the Nigerian movie industry. She has starred in many popular movies and TV shows, earning praise for her talent and winning several awards.

Jumoke Odetola has become a popular household name in Nigerian entertainment for over a decade. She began acting in 2014 with the movie “Binta Ofege” and has since appeared in over 50 movies and TV shows.

She is known for her ability to bring characters to life on screen, whether they are serious or funny.

AWARDS

In 2017, she won the Best Supporting Actress award at the Africa Magic Viewers’ Choice Awards (AMVCA) for her work in “The Tribunal”.

She also received several honors, including Best Leading Actress at the Best of Nollywood honors and Best Supporting Actress at the City People Entertainment Awards.

Jumoke Odetola is a skilled writer and filmmaker. She has written and produced several short films, including “Jumoke,” which was shown at the 2017 Africa International Film Festival (AFRIFF).

FILMOGRAPHY

Somewhere in the Dark
Glitterati
Binta Ofege
Heroes and Zeros
Lagido
Bachelor’s Eve
Alakiti
HigiHaga
Tinsel
The Return Of HigiHaga
Family Ties
Kanipe (2017)
Wetin Women Want (2018)
The Village Headmaster
Mirror

PERSONAL LIFE

Jumoke Odetola is yet to get married as of 2024.

There have been many rumors over the internet about her relationship life, but Jumoke Odetola keeps mute over it.

For her daily contents you can follow Jumoke Odetola on social media platforms listed below

SOCIAL HANDLE

Instagram: @jumokeodetola

NET-WORTH

Jumoke Odetola’s net worth is estimated to be $700.000, she earned her money from acting career, endorsements, and other business ventures.