Temi Otedola

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Temi Ajibade
JTOFashion
Temi Ajibade
Born
Temiloluwa Elizabeth Otedola

(1996-03-20) 20 March 1996 (age 29)
Alma materUniversity of London
Occupations
  • Actress
  • blogger
SpouseMr Eazi
Parent(s)Femi Otedola and Nana Otedola

Temiloluwa "Temi" Elizabeth Ajibade (née 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,[1][2][3] and later appeared in The Man for the Job (2022)[4][5] and Ms. Kanyin (2025). She co-hosts the podcast How Far? With Mr Eazi and Temi Otedola.[6]

Early life and education

Temiloluwa was born 20 March 1996. She studied art history at both the University College London and University of London.[7][8]

Career

Temiloluwa started a fashion blog called JTO Fashion in December 2014. She documents fashion, beauty, art, and her travel experiences.[9][10] She made her Nollywood debut in Kunle Afolayan's 2020 film Citation.[1][11] She won Best Actress in a Leading Role at the 2021 Ghana Movie Awards for Citation, ⁣[12] and was nominated for Revelation of the Year at the 2020 Best of Nollywood Awards.[13] She also starred in The Man for the Job, a feature film written and directed by Niyi Akinmolayan.[14] On stage, she made her theatre debut in Motherland the Musical at Terra Kulture, Lagos.[15] She played “Amara” in the 2025 Prime Video feature Ms. Kanyin.[16]

In 2024, L’Oréal Paris appointed Ajibade its first-ever African (Sub-Saharan) Digital Brand Ambassador, with appearances during Paris Fashion Week.[17]

Personal life

Temi 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 was born in Rivers State, with whom she has a podcast named How Far with Mr. Eazi and Temi.[18][19] On 10 April 2022, she got engaged to Mr. Eazi.[20][21][22] On August 9, 2025, Temi married Mr. Eazi in a private ceremony in Iceland designed by The Lynden Lane Co.[23] The couple celebrated their marriage in 2025 with a civil ceremony in Monaco on 9 May, a traditional Yoruba wedding in Dubai in July, and a church wedding in Reykjavík, Iceland, where the bride wore Fendi Haute Couture; coverage and photographs were published by Vogue.[24]

After the wedding, she updated her public surname to Ajibade on social media. This action caused an uproar and extensive debates around the issues of choice and feminism in the modern world.[25][26][27]

Filmography

Awards and nominations

Year Award Category Film Result Ref
2020 Best of Nollywood Awards Revelation of the Year — Nominated [13]
2021 Ghana Movie Awards Best Actress Citation Won [12]
Net Honours Most Searched Person — Nominated [28]

References

  1. 1 2 Husseini, Shaibu (14 November 2020). "Standing Ovation for leading stars of Citation". Guardian.ng. Archived from the original on 27 November 2020. Retrieved 9 April 2021.
  2. ↑ Ojo, James (16 November 2020). "Kunle Afolayan: How Ibukun Awosika, Temi Otedola got roles in 'Citation'". TheCable Lifestyle. Retrieved 25 July 2022.
  3. ↑ "Standing ovation for leading stars of Citation". The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News. 14 November 2020. Retrieved 25 July 2022.
  4. ↑ "A first-look teaser for Anthill studio's 'The Man for the Job' is here | Pulse Nigeria". www.pulse.ng. Retrieved 10 September 2025.
  5. ↑ Akinmolayan, Niyi (29 April 2022), The Man for the Job (Drama), Akintoba Adeoluwa, Rita Anwarah, Uzor Arukwe, Anthill Studios, retrieved 10 September 2025
  6. ↑ "How Far? With Mr Eazi and Temi Otedola". Apple Podcasts. Retrieved 10 September 2025.
  7. ↑ "Profile: Temi Otedola". ResearchGate.
  8. ↑ Owolabi, Agbolade (22 July 2017). "8 things you should know about Eazi and Temi Otedola | Encomium Magazine". Retrieved 11 July 2021.
  9. ↑ Ekechukwu, Ferdinand (7 November 2020). "Temi Otedola is Star Attraction as Citation Premieres in Lagos". This Day. Retrieved 11 July 2021.
  10. ↑ Huber, Eliza. "27 Black Influencers That You Should Be Following". www.refinery29.com. Retrieved 11 July 2021.
  11. ↑ Alfred, Lanre (20 September 2020). "Phenomenal Femi Otedola as a Billionaire And Quintessential Father". This Day. Retrieved 11 July 2021.
  12. 1 2 "Temi Otedola wins Best Actress at Ghana Movie Awards". Punch Newspapers. 31 December 2020. Retrieved 26 July 2021.
  13. 1 2 "Temi Otedola gets DJ Cuppy's blessing on acting journey". Vanguard News. 23 November 2020. Retrieved 26 July 2021.
  14. ↑ 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.
  15. ↑ Nwafor (6 January 2023). "Temi Otedola makes her stage debut in Motherland The Musical". Vanguard News. Retrieved 10 September 2025.
  16. ↑ "Prime Video: Ms. Kanyin". www.primevideo.com. Archived from the original on 11 August 2025. Retrieved 10 September 2025.
  17. ↑ Cosmetics, Colour. "L'Oréal Paris appoints first African digital ambassador". cosmeticsbusiness.com. Retrieved 10 September 2025.
  18. ↑ 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.
  19. ↑ "Temi Otedola: 4 Things you should know about Mr Eazi's new girlfriend". Pulse Ghana. 12 June 2017. Archived from the original on 11 July 2021. Retrieved 11 July 2021.
  20. ↑ Olowolagba, Fikayo (10 April 2022). "Otedola, celebrities react as Mr Eazi engages daughter, Temi". Daily Post Nigeria. Retrieved 11 April 2022.
  21. ↑ 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.
  22. ↑ "Singer Mr Eazi Proposes To Girlfriend Temi Otedola". Channels Television. 31 March 2022. Retrieved 25 July 2022.
  23. ↑ "T & E Iceland | The Lynden Lane Co". The Lynden Lane Co. Retrieved 8 September 2025.
  24. ↑ Taylor, Elise (5 September 2025). "Inside Temi Otedola and Mr Eazi's High Fashion, Multi-Country Wedding". Vogue. Retrieved 10 September 2025.
  25. ↑ Alonge, Favour (6 September 2025). "Why Is the Internet Surprised? Is Temi Otedola Supposed to Take Her Husband's Name or Not?". Retrieved 10 September 2025.
  26. ↑ Ndoeche, Christabel (6 September 2025). "Temi Otedola sparks debate, drops father's name, now Temiloluwa Ajibade". Punch Newspapers. Retrieved 10 September 2025.
  27. ↑ Briggs, Princess (8 September 2025). "Temi Otedola Changed Her Name, But Is It Really Anti-Feminist?". Zikoko!. Retrieved 10 September 2025.
  28. ↑ 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.