Seilat Adebowale is a Nigerian actress, filmmaker, and entrepreneur. She is known for her roles in Yoruba movies and had a breakthrough in the 2013 film Imoran.
She has also produced films such as Imoran, Aridunu Omo, and Barrister Seilat and featured in numerous others, including Omoniyun and Dear Affy. Additionally, she owns Reliable Gems Apparel.
Seilat Adebowale Biography
| Real Name | Seilat Adebola Adebowale |
| Nickname | Seilat Adebowale |
| Famous As | Nigerian actress, filmmaker, and entrepreneur |
| Date of Birth | May 28, 1991 |
| Birthplace | Lagos State, Nigeria |
| Nationality | Nigerian |
| Ethnicity | Yoruba |
| Religion | Muslim |
| Education | Obafemi Awolowo University |
| Height | Unknown |
| Parent | Mr. and Mrs. Adebola |
| Siblings | 6 |
| Spouse | Adeyemo Olalekan |
| Children | 1 |
| Relationship | Married |
| Net Worth | $100,000 |
Early Life And Education
Seilat Adebowale (born on May 28, 1991, 34 years old) in Lagos State, Nigeria, but hails from Abeokuta, Ogun State. Her parents were known as Mr and Mrs Adebola.
She grew up in a Muslim, polygamous household, with her father married to two wives and having seven children; Seilat is the sixth child of her father and the first of her mother, who was the second wife.
Her mother left the marriage when Seilat was two, and she was raised in the Ipaja area of Lagos by her father and stepmother, alongside her siblings. Despite the challenges of a polygamous family, she described growing up in a loving environment.
Seilat attended Elibel International Nursery and Primary School and later Abeokuta Grammar School for her early education. She pursued higher education at Obafemi Awolowo University, earning a Bachelor’s in Dramatic Arts.
Career
Seilat Adebowale’s career began to take shape in 2013 with her breakout role in the Yoruba film Imoran, which brought her significant recognition.
A Theatre Arts graduate from Obafemi Awolowo University, she initially worked in a corporate job before fully committing to acting. After her debut, she briefly returned to corporate work but re-entered Nollywood in 2015, following an opportunity from actor and director Muyiwa Oladapo (Lala), who cast her in two films.
Seilat Adebowale has since appeared in over 30 movies, showcasing her versatility in roles across films like Omoniyun (2014), Dear Affy (2020), Olola-Aginju (2022), and Olawura (2022).
Her performances often tackle complex themes, including her role as a sexually molested teenager in Omoniyun, which resonated with her as she has shared being a victim of molestation herself.
She has also produced films such as Imoran, Aridunu Omo, and Barrister Seilat, establishing herself as a filmmaker with ambitions to emulate industry giants like Mo Abudu and Tyler Perry.
Adebowale Seilat is an entrepreneur who runs Reliable Gems Apparel, where she sells fashion items and herbal hair growth products. Her style, described as simple, classy, and chic, reflects her preference for understated elegance.
Movies
- Imoran (2013)
- Aridunu Omo
- Barrister Seilat
- Ebi Tani
- Maybe
- Love and Lies
- Omoniyun
- Depression
- Eebo Bu
- Gym House
- Silence
- Iro To Jomi
- Dear Affy (2020)
- Jackpot
- Sixteen
- Atupa
- Odeere Olounje
- Odeere Alagbo
- Meje
- Iran Meta
- Confession
- Emuke
- Just Another Fall Guy
- Too Much
- Ololufe
- Lucifer
- Aderoju
- The Tenant
- Adams
- Tenitika
- You Are Me
- Rollercoaster
- 40
- Inside Life
- Agbara Ola
- Olola-Aginju (2022)
- Olawura (2022)
- The Stranger – Ajoji
- Sin City
- Mbari Mbayo
Social Media
Instagram handle: @seiilat
Personal Life
Seilat Adebowale is married to Adeyemo Olalekan, also known as Poju Adeyemo. They married in a registry ceremony on March 19, 2020, during the COVID-19 lockdown, and later had traditional and white wedding celebrations in December 2020.
Nollywood celebrities Mercy Aigbe, Toyin Abraham, and Faithia Balogun attended the wedding. Seilat has openly shared her joy in the marriage, often referring to her husband as her “forever valentine” on social media.
In October 2022, Seilat and her husband welcomed their first child, a daughter. She joyfully announced the birth on Instagram, expressing gratitude and acknowledging the responsibility of being a parent.
Net Worth
Seilat Adebowale is a skilled Yoruba Nollywood actress with an estimated net worth of $100,000. Her primary source of income is her successful career in the entertainment industry.
