Popular Yoruba movie star, Odunlade Adekola, a native of Otun Ekiti, Ekiti State is set to become the next king of his hometown, according to multiple sources.
The Nollywood actor who resides in Abeokuta but hails Iletun royal family in Otun Ekiti has reportedly been chosen by his royal family to represent them as the new Oba of the town.
It was gathered that the Imuya royal family, which is one of the ruling houses in Otun Ekiti, had served their term when they produced the Late Oba. It’s now the turn of Odunlade’s family, Iletun royal family, to choose who is the next oba of the town as it is rotational.
The five ruling houses in Otun Ekiti includes Iyaba, Iletun, Imuya, Obajewu and Odo Imo.
The Omuya royal family produced the late Oba Popoola, the monarch who was a former chairman of the state’s council of Obas between 2006 and 2008 died at the age of 62.
Odunlade became popular with his lead role in Ishola Durojaye’s 2003 movie, Asiri Gomina Wa, and has since acted in multiple Nollywood movies. He is now the CEO of Odunlade Adekola Film Production (OAFP).
The big question is, will Odunlade Adekole stop acting when he becomes a King?
