Sola Sobowale
Sola Sobowale | |
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Born | Ondo State, Nigeria | 26 December 1963
Nationality | Nigerian |
Citizenship | Nigeria |
Occupation | |
Notable work | King of Boys . The Wedding Party |
Children | 4 |
Parent(s) | Joseph Olagookun, Esther Olagookun |
Awards | 2019 Africa Movie Academy Award for Best Actress in a Leading Role |
Sola Sobowale Nigerian film actress, screenwriter,[1] film director and film producer.[2] Sola Sobowale had her big break in 2001, in the premiere of Nigeria's popular television drama series Super Story: Oh Father, Oh Daughter.[3]
(born 26 December 1963) is aCareer
Before shooting into stardom, Sola Sobowale had roles in The Village Headmaster, Mirror in the Sun, and the Yoruba film, Asewo To Re Mecca.[4] Sola Sobowale joined acting through numerous roles in movies produced by Awada Kerikeri Group, under the leadership of Adebayo Salami.[5] Over the years, Sola Sobowale had scripted, co-scripted, directed and produced several Nigerian films.[6] Sola scripted, produced and directed Ohun Oko Somida, a 2010 Nigerian film that stars Adebayo Salami.[7] Sobowale featured in Dangerous Twins, a 2004 Nigerian drama film produced by Tade Ogidan, written and directed by Niji Akanni.[8] Sola Sobowale is also featured in Family on Fire produced and directed by Tade Ogidan.[9][10]
Her role in King of Boys (2018) is one of her most notable performances till date. She played Eniola Salami, a powerful and ruthless businesswoman and politician known as "The King of Boys." The movie was a Nigerian crime political thriller film written, co-produced and directed by Kemi Adetiba, a movie that reunited Adetiba and Sola Sobowale after they worked together in Kemi Adetiba's directorial debut,[11] The Wedding Party in 2016. She reprised her role in the sequel[12], The Return of the King which released on 27 August 2021 exclusively on Netflix as a 7-part limited series.[13]
Sola Sobowale revealed on her Instagram page in July 2022, that she had been cast in her first Bollywood role for the upcoming film by film director Hamisha Daryani Ahuja.[14][15][16]
Personal life
Sola Sobowale is married and has four children.[17] She was chosen to be the brand ambassador for Mouka mattress company's Wellbeing range.[18][19]
Awards and nominations
Year | Award | Category | Work | Result | Ref |
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2019 | African Movie Academy Awards (AMAA) | Best Actress in a Leading Role | King of Boys | Nominated | [20] |
2023 | Africa Magic Viewers' Choice Awards | Best Supporting Actress | Anikulapo | Nominated | [21][22] |
Awards
in 2019, Sola Sobowale received the award for Best Actress in a Leading Role for her role in the 2018 Nigerian film: King of Boys.
Selected filmography
Actor
- Asewo To Re Mecca (1992)
- Diamond Ring (1998)[23]
- Super Story: Oh Father, Oh Daughter (2001).
- Outkast (2001).
- Ayomida (2003)
- Ayomida 2 (2003)
- Dangerous Twins (2004)
- Disoriented Generation (2009)
- Ohun Oko Somida (2010)
- Family on Fire (2011)
- The Wedding Party (2016)
- Hustle (2016-2018)
- Christmas Is Coming (2017)
- The Wedding Party 2 (2017)
- King of Boys (2018)
- Crazy People (2018)
- The Men's Club (2018 - 2020)
- Wives on Strike: The Revolution (2019)
- Gold Statue (2019)
- Shadow Parties (2020)
- In Case of Incasity (2020)
- King of Boys: The Return of the King (2021)
- Aníkúlápó (2022)
Producer
- Ayomida (2003)
- Ayomida 2 (2003)
- Ohun Oko Somida (2010)
Notable Work
- Diamond Ring
- Dangerous Twins
- The Wedding Party
- The Wedding Party 2
- Christmas is Coming
- Hustle
- King of Boys
- Gold Statue
- King of Boys 2: Return of the King
See also
References
- ^ "Sola Sobowale shares career secret - The Nation Nigeria". thenationonlineng.net. Retrieved 15 March 2022.
- ^ Olonilua, Ademola (29 November 2014). "I've lovely legs but I can't wear skimpy dresses –Sola Sobowale". The Punch. Archived from the original on 21 January 2015.
- ^ Bada, Gbenga (25 November 2019). "3 defining characters in Sola Sobowale's career so far". Pulse Nigeria. Retrieved 5 October 2020.
- ^ Augoye, Jayne (30 July 2017). "INTERVIEW: How I got into acting, my Wedding Party experience – Sola Sobowale". Premium Times.
- ^ "Nigeria's Fading Movie Stars". P.M. News. 30 November 2012.
- ^ "Family, friends, colleagues in attendance as veteran actress, Sola Sobowale's son weds". Africa News Hub. 10 November 2014.
- ^ Ogunleye, Foluke (17 March 2014). African Film: Looking Back and Looking Forward. Newcastle: Cambridge Scholars Publishing. ISBN 9781443857499.
- ^ "#BNMovieFeature: Ramsey Nouah, Stella Damasus, Sola Sobowale star in "Dangerous Twins" | Watch". BellaNaija. 9 September 2017.
- ^ "Sola Sobowale Returns In 'Family On Fire'". P.M. News. 5 December 2011.
- ^ Njoku, Ben (21 April 2012). "Tade Ogidan plans to take Family on Fire to the people". Vanguard.
- ^ Adegoke, Yemisi (14 August 2017). "Kemi Adetiba: The record breaking director making movie magic". CNN. Retrieved 2 May 2023.
- ^ "King Of Boys: The Return Of The King Returns As 7-Episode Series". The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News. 26 July 2021. Retrieved 2 May 2023.
- ^ Nwogu, Precious 'Mamazeus' (27 August 2021). "'KOB: The Return of the King' makes good its promise of nostalgia [Pulse Movie Review]". Pulse Nigeria. Retrieved 2 May 2023.
- ^ "Sola Sobowale Lands First Bollywood Role". The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News. 13 July 2022. Retrieved 18 July 2022.
- ^ Augoye, Jayne (13 July 2022). "Sola Sobowale, Broda Shaggi to feature in new Bollywood movie". Premium Times Nigeria. Retrieved 28 July 2022.
- ^ "#NollywoodGoesToIndia: How Sola Sobowale Snagged International Repute". Independent Newspaper Nigeria. 16 July 2022. Retrieved 28 July 2022.
- ^ "For Sola Sobowale, No Cuddling, Kissing in Movies". This Day. 8 December 2018.
- ^ "I have the desire to conquer whatever challenge comes my way – Sola Sobowale". Vanguard. 3 August 2020.
- ^ Ige, Rotimi (7 August 2020). "Sola Sobowale reveals beauty, fitness secrets". Nigerian Tribune.
- ^ Husseini, Shaibu (2 November 2019). "And the winner is…fiery actress, Sola Sobowale, of Nollywood". The Guardian.
- ^ "'Anikulapo' earns 16 nominations at 2023 AMVCA". Daily Trust. 22 April 2023. Retrieved 1 June 2023.
- ^ "Full List: Here are all our AMVCA 9 Nominees". AMVCA - Full List: Here are all our AMVCA 9 Nominees. Retrieved 23 April 2023.
- ^ Tayo, Ayomide O. (25 July 2018). "30 unforgettable Nollywood home videos you should watch". Pulse Nigeria. Retrieved 28 July 2022.