Jumoke Odetola

**Jumoke Odetola** **Early Life and Education** Olajumoke Odetola was born on October 16, 1988, in Lagos, Nigeria. She is the last born of a family of nine, consisting of her parents and seven children (six girls and one boy). Odetola hails by origin from Ijemo in Abeokuta, Ogun State. She began her education at ABATI Nursery/Primary School in Lagos and later attended Abeokuta Girls Grammar School. She obtained a Bachelor's degree from Ajayi Crowther University and furthered her education by obtaining a Master's degree in Computer Science from the Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta. **Career Progression and Notable Works** Odetola began her Nollywood career in the English-language cinema before transitioning to feature in several Yoruba-language films, where she gained significant recognition. She is known for her versatility as an actress, producer, model, and writer. Her filmography includes notable works such as the 2012 film *Heroes and Zeros*, *Victims*, *Binta Ofege*, *Somewhere in the Dark*, and *Glitterati*. More recent works include *Bachelor's Eve* (2018), *Kamal* (2022), *Depression* (2023), and the movie series *Queen Lateefah* (2024). **Major Achievements and Awards** Jumoke Odetola has received significant acclaim for her contributions to the Nigerian film industry. In 2015, she won the Revelation of the Year category at the Best of Nollywood (BON) Awards. She is a multiple winner of the Africa Magic Viewers' Choice Awards (AMVCA) for Best Indigenous Language Film, winning for her role in *Binta Ofege* and *Somewhere in the Dark*, and retaining the award for *Somewhere in the Dark* at the 5th edition of the ceremony. She was also recognized as the Best Actress at the City People Movie Awards in 2018. In 2021, she won the Best Actress of the Year (Yoruba) at the City People Movie Awards. In 2022, Odetola was recognized as one of the 100 Most Influential Young Leaders in Nigeria by the Pan African Youth Leadership Award.