Odunlade Adekola is a renowned Nigerian actor, producer, film-maker and director who is happily married to Ruth
Ruth Adekola is the wife of well-known Nollywood actor, Odunlade Adekola. She was born on the 2nd of December in Ekiti State.
She completed her primary and secondary education in the South-West region, and subsequently earned a degree at the Moshood Abiola Polytechnic in Abeokuta, Ogun State (Odunlade Adekola also studied here).
BIOGRAPHY
Ruth was born in Ekiti on the 2nd of February. She attended Moshood Abiola Polytechnic in Abeokuta. Her husband too was a graduate of the same school. She met him in Abeokuta in 1995 during a vigil organized by Christ Apostolic Church (C.A.C).
Few months after Odunlade met Ruth, he proposed to her. At first, she wasn’t interested in him due to the kind of job he did. Ruth wasn’t just ready to carry the load of marrying an actor. But as time passed, she put it in prayers and with the help of her family and pastor, she agreed to continue the relationship which then led to marriage.
As they courted, Ruth was convinced that she had married the right person. This was shown in the kind of affection and care Odunlade showered his wife.
CHILDREN
You might be wondering how many children do Ruth and Odunlade have? Well. this wonderful couple are blessed with four boys. They gave birth to the last child in February 2015 at a private hospital located in Abeokuta, Ogun State.
It was on Odunlade’s Instagram account that picture of the fourth child and wife were made public. This was during the naming ceremony of his son. They had their third child in 2013.
INFIDELITY CONTROVERSY
At various times, the media has tried to tarnish the image of this good Yoruba actor. At one certain time, rumour spread out that Odunlade was dating and even allegedly impregnated one of his colleagues who he acted in several movies with, Kemi Afolabi.
The rumor has since being debunked by both parties as Kemi is currently married to Wale Adesipe who is based in the United Kingdom. The actress also made it clear to all that nothing is going on between the two of them and in fact, her husband and Odunlade have a very cordial relationship.
Also, Odunlade was linked controversially to other female actresses. He was said to have allegedly impregnated one Bukola Adeeyo. This actor has featured in several movies with Odunlade. So, due to their closeness on set, rumors filtered out.
More and more controversies seems to never end due to Odulade’s popularity and most of the romantic Yoruba films he acts with other nollywood actresses.
