Teniola Aladese Biography: Nationality, Tribe, Age, Movies, Net Worth, Height, Parents, Siblings, Instagram

Teniola Aladese is a Nigerian actress, producer, and casting director. She holds a degree in Mass Communication from Covenant University in Ota.

Aladese began her career in TV and film production, serving as a production coordinator on over 30 Africa Magic Original Films from 2013 to 2015, as well as contributing to Africa Magic’s television drama series Hush.

She rose to prominence for her portrayal of Akweyon in the Africa Magic series JEMEJI, where she also held the role of Production Manager. In 2018, she further established herself in the industry as the Line Producer for the television drama Forbidden.

Profile

• Full Name: Teniola Aladese
• Stage Name: Teniola Aladese
• Born: September 18, 1993
• Age: 31 years old
• Birthplace: Agege, Lagos State, Nigeria
• Nationality: Nigerian
• Occupation: Nigerian actress, producer, and casting director
• Height: 1.70 m
• Parent: late Joseph Folorunsho Aladese and Bunmi Aladese
• Siblings: Oluwatosin Aladese and Tunde Aladese
• Spouse: Unknown
• Children: Unknown
• Relationship: Unmarried
• Net Worth: $200,000 and $500,000

Early Life And Education

Teniola Aladese was born on September 18, 1993, in Agege, Lagos State, Nigeria, to the late Joseph Folorunsho Aladese and Bunmi Aladese. Her father, Joseph, was an accomplished advertising executive who sadly passed away and was laid to rest in August 2024.

Teniola is one of six children, including her sister, Oluwatosin Aladese, and her brother, Tunde Aladese, a writer who has contributed to the popular Nigerian TV series Tinsel.

Aladese pursued her academic studies in Mass Communication at Covenant University in Ota. She hails from a Christian family and is of Yoruba descent. Raised in a Christian household, Aladese embraces her Yoruba heritage and is proud of her roots. She is originally from Ondo State, located in the southwestern region of Nigeria.

Career

Teniola Aladese embarked on her career in the entertainment industry as a production coordinator, contributing to over 30 Africa Magic Original Films between 2013 and 2015. During this time, she also worked as a production coordinator on the popular Africa Magic television drama series Hush.

Aladese’s professional journey saw her furthering her role in production when she became the Production Manager for the acclaimed television drama JEMEJI, where she also earned recognition for her performance as Akweyon.

Her expertise continued to grow in the industry, and in 2018, she served as the Line Producer for the drama series Forbidden. Additionally, she continues her work as the Line Producer for Comedy Nites with IK Osakioduwa.

Aladese made her acting debut in 2015 with her first film, Perfectly Flawed. Her acting career flourished with roles in various notable projects, including the TV mini-series This is It. Over the years, she has featured in films like Soólè (2021), Superstar (2021), and Something Like Gold (2023).

In the realm of television, she portrayed significant roles in Unbroken as Folashade ‘FK’ Kuku and Lara of Lagos as the titular character, Lara. She gained further attention for her role in the short film Fade (2018), which was selected for the 2019 Nollywood Week in Paris and the Africa International Film Festival (AFRIFF).

Her acting versatility continued with roles in the films Her (2019) and Déjà Vu (2019), where she contributed to critical discussions on menstrual poverty.

In addition to her work in front of the camera, Aladese has made a significant impact as a casting director and consultant for various productions. Her dedication to the industry was recognized when she won the Trailblazer Award at the 2022 Africa Magic Viewers’ Choice Awards (AMVCA).

She was also nominated for Best Supporting Actress in 2023 for her role in Love In A Pandemic. Aladese’s impressive career, spanning acting, production, and casting, has solidified her as a respected figure in the Nigerian film and television industry.

Social Media

• Instagram handle: @theteniola
• Facebook handle: Teniola A. Aladese

Personal Life

Teniola Aladese is currently single and unmarried, with no children. While she tends to keep her personal life private, some sources suggest that she may be in a relationship, though the identity of her partner remains undisclosed.

Filmography

Movies:

• Perfectly Flawed (2015)
• Déjà Vu (2019)
• Finding Hubby (2020)
• Soólè (2021)
• Superstar (2021)
• Little Black Book (2021)
• Ricordi (2021)
• Egungun (2021)
• Loving Amanda (2022)
• Love In A Pandemic (2023)
• Something Like Gold (2023)
• Big Love (2023)
• Domitilla: The Sequel (2023)
• A Night in 2005 (2024)
• The Legend of the Vagabond Queen of Lagos (2024)
• Family Gbese (2024)
• Atiko (2024)
• Matters of the Heart (2023)
• Christmas in Lagos (2024)
• Hearts in Motion (2025)

TV Series:

• This Is It (2016)
• Jemeji (2018)
• Unbroken (2020)
• Lara of Lagos (2020)
• Slum King (2023)
• Forbidden (2018)

Net Worth

Teniola Aladese‘s net worth is estimated to be between $200,000 and $500,000 as of 2024. She has earned her wealth through her successful acting career, film production work, and endorsement deals.

Aladese gained widespread recognition for her role as Akweyon in the Africa Magic television drama JEMEJI, where she also served as the show’s Production Manager.