Temi Otedola

Temiloluwa Elizabeth Otedola (listenⓘ; born 20 March 1996) is a Nigerian actress and blogger. She is known for playing the role of Moremi Oluwa in the 2020 film Citation.[2][3][4]

Temi Otedola
JTOFashion
Temi Otedola
Born
Temiloluwa Elizabeth Otedola

(1996-03-20) 20 March 1996
NationalityNigerian
Alma materUniversity of London
Occupations
  • Actress
  • blogger
PartnerMr Eazi[1]
Parent(s)Femi Otedola and Nana Otedola

Early life and education

Otedola was born 20 March 1996. She studied art history at both the University College London and University of London.[5][6]

Career

Otedola started a fashion blog called JTO Fashion in December 2014. She documents fashion, beauty, art, and her travel experiences.[7][8] She made her Nollywood debut in Kunle Afolayan's 2020 film Citation.[2][9] She won Best Actress in a Leading Role at the 2021 Ghana Movie Awards for Citation, ⁣[10] and was nominated for Revelation of the Year at the 2020 Best of Nollywood Awards.[11] She also starred in The Man for the Job, a feature film written and directed by Niyi Akinmolayan.[12]

Personal life

Odetola is DJ Cuppy and Tolani's younger sister and the last girl child of Nigerian businessman Femi Otedola. She is in a relationship with Nigerian singer Mr Eazi who hails from Rivers state, with whom she has a podcast named How Far with Mr. Eazi and Temi.[13][14] On 10 April 2022, she got engaged to Mr Eazi.[15][1][16]

Filmography
  • Citation (2020)
  • The Man for the Job (2022)

Awards and nominations
Year Award Category Film Result Ref
2020 Best of Nollywood Awards Revelation of the Year — Nominated [11]
2021 Ghana Movie Awards Best Actress Citation Won [10]
Net Honours Most Searched Person — Nominated [17]

References
  1. Okonofua, Odion (8 June 2022). "Mr Eazi and Temi Otedola speak about wedding plans, want a very intimate ceremony". Pulse Nigeria. Retrieved 25 July 2022.
  2. Husseini, Shaibu (14 November 2020). "Standing Ovation for leading stars of Citation". Guardian.ng. Retrieved 9 April 2021.
  3. Ojo, James (16 November 2020). "Kunle Afolayan: How Ibukun Awosika, Temi Otedola got roles in 'Citation'". TheCable Lifestyle. Retrieved 25 July 2022.
  4. "Standing ovation for leading stars of Citation". The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News. 14 November 2020. Retrieved 25 July 2022.
  5. "Profile: Temi Otedola". ResearchGate.
  6. Owolabi, Agbolade (22 July 2017). "8 things you should know about Eazi and Temi Otedola | Encomium Magazine". Retrieved 11 July 2021.
  7. Ekechukwu, Ferdinand (7 November 2020). "Temi Otedola is Star Attraction as Citation Premieres in Lagos". This Day. Retrieved 11 July 2021.
  8. Huber, Eliza. "27 Black Influencers That You Should Be Following". www.refinery29.com. Retrieved 11 July 2021.
  9. Alfred, Lanre (20 September 2020). "Phenomenal Femi Otedola as a Billionaire And Quintessential Father". This Day. Retrieved 11 July 2021.
  10. "Temi Otedola wins Best Actress at Ghana Movie Awards". Punch Newspapers. 31 December 2020. Retrieved 26 July 2021.
  11. "Temi Otedola gets DJ Cuppy's blessing on acting journey". Vanguard News. 23 November 2020. Retrieved 26 July 2021.
  12. Nwogu, Precious 'Mamazeus' (7 February 2022). "Temi Otedola, Alibaba, Ini Edo to star in Niyi Akinmolayan's 'The Man for the Job'". Pulse Nigeria. Retrieved 5 August 2022.
  13. Dede, Steve (17 December 2020). "7 things we learnt about Mr Eazi and Temi Otedola's relationship from their podcast 'How Far'". Pulse Nigeria. Retrieved 11 July 2021.
  14. "Temi Otedola: 4 Things you should know about Mr Eazi's new girlfriend". Pulse Ghana. 12 June 2017. Retrieved 11 July 2021.
  15. Olowolagba, Fikayo (10 April 2022). "Otedola, celebrities react as Mr Eazi engages daughter, Temi". Daily Post Nigeria. Retrieved 11 April 2022.
  16. "Singer Mr Eazi Proposes To Girlfriend Temi Otedola". Channels Television. Retrieved 25 July 2022.
  17. Oluwatoye, Dara (15 June 2021). "NET Honours 2021: Israel Adesanya, Temi Otedola, Tacha, Others Nominated For Most Searched Person". Nigerian Entertainment Today. Retrieved 11 July 2021.
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