Temi Otedola

Temiloluwa Elizabeth Otedola, born on March 20, 1996, is a Nigerian actress and blogger. She commenced her career by founding JTO Fashion, a fashion blog, in December 2014, documenting fashion, beauty, art, and travel. This initiative established her early presence in the digital content creation space. She pursued higher education in art history at both University College London and the University of London, which provided a foundational understanding of aesthetics and culture that has informed her professional endeavors.

Otedola made her debut in the Nigerian film industry, Nollywood, in 2020, starring as Moremi Oluwa in Kunle Afolayan’s film “Citation.” Her performance in “Citation” garnered her critical acclaim, leading to her winning Best Actress in a Leading Role at the 2021 Ghana Movie Awards and a nomination for Revelation of the Year at the 2020 Best of Nollywood Awards. She further expanded her acting portfolio with roles in “The Man for the Job” (2022) and the upcoming film “Ms. Kanyin” (2025). Her theatrical debut occurred in “Motherland the Musical” at Terra Kulture, Lagos, marking her versatility across different acting mediums.

In 2024, Temi Otedola was appointed as L’Oréal Paris’s first African (Sub-Saharan) Digital Brand Ambassador, a role that saw her feature prominently during Paris Fashion Week. This partnership highlights her influence in the beauty and fashion industries. She also co-hosts the podcast “How Far? With Mr Eazi and Temi Otedola,” expanding her reach into audio content and demonstrating her continuous engagement across various media platforms.