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Adekunle Oladimeji Olopade (born 6 October 1994) is a Nigerian certified public accountant, businessman and reality television star. He sometimes calls himself the Elder Statesman.
He rose to prominence in the Nigerian entertainment industry after being selected as one of the housemates of Big Brother Naija in July 2022.
BBNaija Adekunle Olopade is vying to become Africa’s Biggest Reality TV Star.
Nigerian TV personality
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First and last name: | Adekunle Oladimeji Olopade |
Stage Name: | Adekunle Olopade |
Born: | October 6, 1994 (age 29) |
Place of birth: | Lagos Island, Lagos, Nigeria |
State of origin: | Lagos State |
Nationality: | Nigerian |
Height: | 1.82 meters |
Parents: | Mr. and Mrs. Olopade |
Siblings: | Tunji Olopade |
Wife • Husband/wife: | Not married |
Girlfriend • Partner: | Allysyn Osy |
Children: | Do not have |
Job: | Certified Public Accountant • Reality TV Personality |
Net asset value: | 40,000 USD |
Early life
BBNaija Adekunle Olopade was born to Mr. and Mrs. Olopade on October 6, 1994. The elder Mr. and Mrs. Olopade named their son Adekunle Oladimeji Olopade.
He is a Yoruba man. His first name, Adekunle, means “Crown Fills the House” in English. He was born and raised in Lagos City. Adekunle Olopade is a Lagos Island boy from Lagos State.
He comes from a devout Christian family. He has a younger brother named Tunji Olopade. During his high school days, BBNaija Adekunle Olopade studied in the commerce department and took classes related to business and management.
Education
BBNaija Adekunle Olopade had his primary education at a top primary school in Lagos Island.
He is an alumnus of Kings College. He graduated from high school in 2010 after scoring high marks in the WAEC and NECO examinations.
He was then admitted to Redeemers University to study accounting. He obtained his Bachelor’s degree in 2014.
Career
When BBNaija Adekunle Olopade was a college student at Redeemers University, he tried his hand at business. He founded a fashion brand called Adire Nation. He ran the company for several years and created his own adire-style clothing for his customers.
After graduating from college, he joined the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) program and this helped him start building his portfolio of work in the corporate sector.
After completing NYSC, Adekunle Olopade obtained his professional qualification and became a Chartered Accountant. He started working with a leading firm in Lagos City.
Over the years, he has worked with various companies, held various positions, and managed teams. He has excelled in every company he has worked for and is known for leading his teams to achieve commendable milestones.
Since 2020, BBNaija Adekunle Olopade has shown interest in participating in the reality TV show Big Brother Naija. Two years later, his dream came true after he passed the auditions and various selection rounds to become one of the housemates in Season 7 of the show.
Adekunle Olopade was introduced to millions of Nigerians on July 23, 2022 at the show’s opening ceremony. He is competing to be the winner of the 2022 season called Level Up Edition.
Social Media
BBNaija Adekunle Olopade’s popularity has spilled over into his social media life. He has garnered thousands of fans on his social media pages.
He has over 35.3k followers on Instagram and over 5k followers on Twitter.
- Instagram handle: @adekunleolopade_
- Twitter Username: @AdekunleOlopade
- Facebook Manager: Adekunle Olopade
Personal life
BBNaija Adekunle Olopade is also known as Elder Statesman. He is a handsome young man with a tall and fair complexion. He has a well-built body and is six feet tall. With his handsome looks, he has won the hearts of many female fans of the Big Brother Naija show.
He lives in Lagos Island. His fandom is The Islanders. He is currently single, having ended a serious relationship a few months ago. He has no wife or children. BBNaija Adekunle Olopade is in a romantic relationship with a housemate named Allysyn Osy.
Adekunle Olopade does voiceover projects in his spare time. He is also good at acting on stage and on screen.
BBNaija Adekunle Olopade is a Christian and attends a Pentecostal Church in Lagos Island. He is close friends with rapper Vector.
Net asset value
Adekunle Olopade makes money as a Certified Public Accountant.
BBNaija Adekunle Olopade’s net worth is currently estimated to be $40,000.