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Odunlade Adekola’s father is dead 

Pastor Adekola was a senior clergyman with the Christ Apostolic Church (CAC).

• July 26, 2025
Odunlade Adekola
Odunlade Adekola and his father Pastor N.A. Adekola (Credit: GistReel)

Nollywood actor Odunlade Adekola is mourning the death of his father, Pastor N.A. Adekola, who passed away recently.

The movie star, known for his vibrant and comic roles in the Nollywood industry, announced the loss through an Instagram post on Friday. 

Sharing an image of his late father with the words on the picture “Rest On Pastor N.A Adekola, Planter CAC Itedo Alaafia D/H,” the actor  wrote in the caption, “Rest On My Daddy 😢.”

Pastor Adekola was a senior clergyman and church planter with the Christ Apostolic Church (CAC), where he founded the Itedo Alaafia District Headquarters. 

Fans, and colleagues, have flooded the comment section of the post with condolence messages, offering prayers and words of comfort to the actor and his family.

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