Lola Alao is a widely known actress and producer who also fights for social change. Her work in Nollywood stands out, especially in Yoruba-language movies, but she’s just as active off-screen – championing kids’ and women’s issues. Time after time, her acting power grabs attention; still, it’s her real-life impact that lifts her status across African showbiz.
Lola Alao Biography
| Real Name | Rhodiat Omolola Alao |
| Ethnicity | Igala |
| Religion | Christianity |
| Education | University of Lagos |
| Height | 5 feet 5 inches |
| Parents | Mr. and Mrs. Alao |
| Spouse | Olawale Ajibola and Dare Ogunlana (divorced) |
| Children | Omowunmi Ogunlana |
| Relationship | Married |
Early Life and Education
Lola Alao (born on December 19, 1970, 55 years old) is from Igbira, Kogi State, Nigeria, and is from a caring family headed by Mr. and Mrs. Alao.
She is an Igala by tribe. Lola’s primary education was at Army Children School in Ilorin, after which she attended Sobi Government School for secondary education. She grew up with brothers and sisters, but their names are unknown.
Driven by her passion for hospitality, Lola later pursued a Bachelor of Science in Catering and Hotel Management at the University of Lagos, further enriching her multidimensional career. Her formative years instilled a strong sense of resilience and empathy, qualities that define her professional and personal endeavors.
Career
Nollywood actress Lola Alao began her acting career in the ’90s with a role in the widespread Nigerian show Ripples, launching her career in Nollywood.
Through different seasons, she’s appeared in more than 100 movies, including Ewe Koko (2006), alongside Gbokogboko (2003), and 5 & 6 (2004), in which she swung between serious and lighter roles.
She started Lola Alao Productions, taking charge of over 30 movies that tell real-life stories about culture and tough societal challenges. Her projects earned praise and prizes, mixing creative talent with smart business moves.
Off camera, her generosity stands out – through the Lola Alao Foundation, helping women who’ve faced abuse and kids in need; also backing the Damilola Ogunlana Empowerment Foundation, created in honor of her daughter.
Living in Canada since around the early 2010s, she still shapes her film work from afar but keeps family at the center.
Social Media
Instagram Handle: @officiallolaalao
Twitter Handle: @lolaalao
Personal Life
Lola Alao remarried Olawale Ajibola after divorcing her first Husband, Dare Ogunlana. She is a committed mother to her daughter, Omowunmi, and in 2019 gained custody of Lase and Keji, the children of her late colleague, Aisha Abimbola, becoming their foster mother during brutal legal battles.
Lola is a resilient advocate. In 2020, she faced COVID-19 and emerged stronger, often sharing messages of hope and faith.
Other hobbies include community outreach and cultural preservation, reflecting the grounded, inspirational spirit that makes her dear to various fans around the world.
Net Worth
Lola Alao is a well-known actress and producer with an estimated net worth of $200,000, earned through her prominent acting and production engagements, brand ambassadorships, and foundation deals. She has strategized her investments in Nollywood and across the border in Canada, a fact that cements her steady financial acumen and even more promising prospects in the changing entertainment terrains.
