Adejumoke Aderounmu (() 26 March 1984 – 6 or 7 April 2024) was a Nigerian actress. She is best known for playing roles like Esther And Kelechi in the popular Nollywood TV series Jenifa's Diary[1][2] and Industreet, Jummy Adams in Nollywood's film Alakada 2 (2013) alongside Funke Akindele, Toyin Abraham, Odunlade Adekola, Linda Ejiofor, Falz, Juliana Olayode, and Omotunde Adebowale David (Lolo).
Adejumoke Aderounmu | |
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 Aderounmu in 2019 | |
| Born | 26 March 1984 Abeokuta, Ogun State, Nigeria |
| Died | April 2024 (aged 40) |
| Nationality | Nigerian |
| Citizenship | Nigerian |
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| Occupation(s) | Actress, television producer |
| Years active | 2008–2024 |
| Known for | Jenifa's Diary, Industreet |
| Awards | Maya Africa awards 4.0 face of Nollywood |
Aderounmu was first noticed as Yejide in Tunde Kelani's 2014 movie Dazzling Mirage acting alongside Kunle Afolayan, Kemi Lala Akindoju, Taiwo Ajai-Lycett, Seun Akindele, played leading lady as Jummy Adams in 2013 film by Toyin Abraham, Alakada 2, alongside comedian Helen Paul, Odunlade Adekola, and Bukky Wright.
Early life and education
editAdejumoke was born into a family of five on 26 March 1984, at The Sacred Heart Hospital in Abeokuta, Ogun State, southwest Nigeria.[3][4]
Aderounmu attended St Banerdettes private schools Ibara Abeokuta, Abeokuta Girls’ Grammar School Onikolobo Abeokuta before proceeding to obtain a Bachelor of Arts Degree in international relations from Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile Ife, Osun State in the southwestern region of Nigeria. She served one year of national service at Gombe state.[3] She was also certified in Film Making and Acting from the La CinéFabrique multimédia in Lyon, France, in 2017 after she won a Ford Foundation scholarship at the Africa International Film Festival at her completion of a DSLR Film Making Training For Young Nigerian Film Makers in 2016.[3] She began acting professionally after auditioning for Tunde Kelani's movie Arugba in 2008 where she played the role Princess Mobandele alongside Bukky Wright, Bukola Awoyemi, and Segun Adefila.[5]
Career
editAdejumoke gained recognition in 2016 for her leading role as Esther (small but mighty) in a comedy TV series titled Jenifa's Diary.[6] Adejumoke Aderounmu has over 10 movies (English/ Yoruba) to her credit as an actress. She worked as an on-air personality at Goldmyne Entertainment Presenter for Box Office TV show under Daniel Ademinokan in 2010/2011. She worked at Concert Radio (an online Radio station in Nigeria) from 2012 until 2015, then she proceeded to produce the first season of her TV show titled The Lounge with Jumoke, an entertainment show featuring celebrity interviews and fashion opinions, in 2012.[7]
Personal life and death
editAderounmu was never married.[5] She died on 6 April 2024 at the age of 40.[8]
Brands and endorsements
edit- Hadassah Bridals (2018)
Selected filmography
edit- ’’La Femme Anjola’’ (2021) as Adanna
- Gone (2021) as Clara
- When Love is not Enough (2020)
- Kayanmata (2018) as Young Lady
- Industreet (2017)[9] as Kelechi
- Blogger's Wife (2017) as Blogger's Wife's Friend
- The Ex (2015) as Funmi
- Jenifa's Diary (2016)
- Alakada 2 (2013) as Jummy
- Wings of My Dreams (2013)
- Dazzling Mirage (2014) as Yejide
- The Unwritten 1&2 (2009)
- Patriots TV series (2008)
- Arugba (2008) as Mobandele
Awards and nominations
edit- Nominated for Best Actress at The African International Film Festival, Dallas, Texas (2016)
- Nominated as Revelation of the Year, BON awards, Nigeria (2015)
- Winner MayaAfrica Awards 4.0 Face Of Nollywood (2016)
- Winner Scream Awards New Face Of Nollywood (2017)
See also
editReferences
edit- ^ Sasa, Tuandike (23 October 2018). "Jenifa's diary cast full list". Yen.com.gh - Ghana news. Retrieved 13 November 2021.
- ^ "Adejumoke Aderounmu: Creating Art One Step At A Time". The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News. 11 November 2019. Retrieved 13 November 2021.
- ^ a b c "Aderounmu Adejumoke biography, net worth, age, family, contact & picture". www.manpower.com.ng. Retrieved 13 November 2021.
- ^ "My stature prevents me from getting roles — Jumoke Aderounmu". Punch Newspapers. 5 November 2016. Retrieved 13 November 2021.
- ^ a b "My stature prevents me from getting roles – Jumoke Aderounmu". Punch Newspapers. Retrieved 2 February 2018.
- ^ "Esthers in Jenifa's Diary". onobello.com. Archived from the original on 24 October 2020. Retrieved 19 January 2018.
- ^ Aderounmun, Adejumoke (7 October 2017). "Consistency, hard work and talent have brought me where I am today – Adejumoke Aderounmun" (Interview). Interviewed by Tobi Awodipe. The Guardian Nigeria. Retrieved 18 May 2018.
- ^ "Jenifa's Diary Actress, Adejumoke Aderounmu Is Dead". Okay. 8 April 2024. Retrieved 9 April 2024.
- ^ "Industreet Full Cast and Crew". nlist.ng. Retrieved 1 May 2017.
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