Dele Odule Biography
Dele Odule Biography:Dele Odule is a Nigerian film actor and producer. He was nominated in the “Best Supporting Actor (Yoruba)” category at 2014 Best of Nollywood Awards for his role in the film Kori Koto.He currently serves as the President of the Theatre Arts and Movie Practitioners Association of Nigeria.
Dele Odule Early Life And Education
The Nollywood veteran was born in the town of Oru Ijebu, in Ijebu North local government of Ogun State in 1961, where he had his primary and secondary education. He holds a Grade II Certificate from the Teacher’s Training College, Oru before he proceeded to the University of Ibadan, Oyo State where he studied Theatre Arts.
Dele Odule Career
Odule made his first appearance on TV in 1982 and has not looked back since. He bagan in a drama group called Oloko Theatre Group under the mentorship of Mukaila Adebisi. He made his debut appearance in 1986 before he shot into limelight after starring in the movie titled Ti Oluwa Ni Ile.The actor has been involved in some controversy along the way, the most popular ones being with Yinka Quadri and Lere Paimo, Baba Eda. The genesis of the rift with Lere Paimo Baba Eda, who he said was like a father to him, started over the battle for the Presidency of the Association of Nigeria Theatre arts practitioners in 2009. Apparently, the elders wanted Odule to step down for another candidate but he refused to. In 2014, he was elected President of the Theatre Arts and Movie Practitioners Association of Nigeria (TAMPAN).
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Dele Odule personal life
Odule has been married to his wife for over 25 years.It is rumoured that he has over 10 children from different women. When asked, he said he was not perfect and it’s not only in his field that men have many children. The actor who recently celebrated his 20th wedding anniversary with his wife, Olabisi, was pleasantly surprised as his colleagues turned out that the masse for the wedding of his daughter who is currently studying for a PhD and her husband who is an IT specialist.
Stars spotted at the wedding of Dele Odule’s daughter include; Rose Odika, Faithia Balogun, Ayo Adesanya, Bolaji Amusan, Odunlade Adekola, Olaiya Igwe, Femi Adebayo Salami, Antar Laniyan, Toyin Adegbola and many others.
The excited actor who spoke to newsmen at the wedding said, “I cant appreciate all my guests enough. I’m praying that every parent lives to witness their children’s joyful milestones and moments. I thank God for blessing me.”
Dele Odule Net worth
Dele’s net worth is estimated to be 500,000 USD. Dele Odule is one of the few Nigerian actors that have left his foot print already in the Nigerian film industry, considering how influential he has been in recent years. Having said all of these, Dele Odule’s personal life, career and so many other achievements in the past has made him so famous that he his widely known both in Nigeria and Africa.