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Before shooting into stardom, Sola Sobowale had roles in ''[[The Village Headmaster]]'', ''[[Mirror in the Sun]]'', and the Yoruba film, ''Asewo To Re Mecca''.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.premiumtimesng.com/agriculture/agric-interviews/238595-interview-i-got-acting-wedding-party-experience-sola-sobowale.html|title=INTERVIEW: How I got into acting, my Wedding Party experience – Sola Sobowale|first=Jayne|last=Augoye|newspaper=[[Premium Times]]|date=30 July 2017}}</ref> Sola Sobowale joined acting through numerous roles in movies produced by Awada Kerikeri Group under the leadership of [[Adebayo Salami (actor)|Adebayo Salami]].<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.pmnewsnigeria.com/2012/11/30/nigerias-fading-movie-stars/|title=Nigeria's Fading Movie Stars|newspaper=[[P.M. News]]|date=30 November 2012}}</ref> Over the years, Sola Sobowale had scripted, co-scripted, directed and produced several Nigerian films.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.africanewshub.com/news/2211673-family-friends-colleagues-in-attendance-as-veteran-actress-sola-sobowales-son-weds|title=Family, friends, colleagues in attendance as veteran actress, Sola Sobowale's son weds.|website=Africa News Hub|date=10 November 2014}}</ref> |
Before shooting into stardom, Sola Sobowale had roles in ''[[The Village Headmaster]]'', ''[[Mirror in the Sun]]'', and the Yoruba film, ''Asewo To Re Mecca''.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.premiumtimesng.com/agriculture/agric-interviews/238595-interview-i-got-acting-wedding-party-experience-sola-sobowale.html|title=INTERVIEW: How I got into acting, my Wedding Party experience – Sola Sobowale|first=Jayne|last=Augoye|newspaper=[[Premium Times]]|date=30 July 2017}}</ref> Sola Sobowale joined acting through numerous roles in movies produced by Awada Kerikeri Group under the leadership of [[Adebayo Salami (actor)|Adebayo Salami]].<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.pmnewsnigeria.com/2012/11/30/nigerias-fading-movie-stars/|title=Nigeria's Fading Movie Stars|newspaper=[[P.M. News]]|date=30 November 2012}}</ref> Over the years, Sola Sobowale had scripted, co-scripted, directed and produced several Nigerian films.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.africanewshub.com/news/2211673-family-friends-colleagues-in-attendance-as-veteran-actress-sola-sobowales-son-weds|title=Family, friends, colleagues in attendance as veteran actress, Sola Sobowale's son weds.|website=Africa News Hub|date=10 November 2014}}</ref> |
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Sola scripted, produced and directed, ''Ohun Oko Somida'', a 2010 Nigerian film that stars [[Adebayo Salami (actor)|Adebayo Salami]].<ref>{{cite book|url=https://books.google.com/books?id=2msxBwAAQBAJ&q=Ohun+Oko+Somida+by+sola+sobowale&pg=PA221|title=African Film: Looking Back and Looking Forward|publisher=[[Cambridge Scholars Publishing]]|location=[[Newcastle upon Tyne|Newcastle]]|isbn=9781443857499|last1=Ogunleye|first1=Foluke|date=17 March 2014}}</ref> Sobowale featured in ''[[Dangerous Twins]]'', a 2004 Nigerian drama film produced by [[Tade Ogidan]], written and directed by [[Niji Akanni]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.bellanaija.com/2017/09/bnmoviefeature-ramsey-nouah-stella-damasus-sola-sobowale-star-dangerous-twins-watch/|title=#BNMovieFeature: Ramsey Nouah, Stella Damasus, Sola Sobowale star in "Dangerous Twins" {{!}} Watch|website=[[BellaNaija]]|date=9 September 2017}}</ref> Sola Sobowale is also featured in ''[[Family on Fire]]'' produced and directed by [[Tade Ogidan]].<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.pmnewsnigeria.com/2011/12/05/sola-sobowale-returns-in-family-on-fire/|title=Sola Sobowale Returns In 'Family On Fire'|newspaper=[[P.M. News]]|date=5 December 2011}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.vanguardngr.com/2012/04/tade-ogidan-plans-to-take-family-on-fire-to-the-people/|title=Tade Ogidan plans to take Family on Fire to the people|newspaper=[[Vanguard (Nigeria)|Vanguard]]|first=Ben|last=Njoku|date=21 April 2012}}</ref> |
Sola scripted, produced and directed, ''Ohun Oko Somida'', a 2010 Nigerian film that stars [[Adebayo Salami (actor)|Adebayo Salami]].<ref>{{cite book|url=https://books.google.com/books?id=2msxBwAAQBAJ&q=Ohun+Oko+Somida+by+sola+sobowale&pg=PA221|title=African Film: Looking Back and Looking Forward|publisher=[[Cambridge Scholars Publishing]]|location=[[Newcastle upon Tyne|Newcastle]]|isbn=9781443857499|last1=Ogunleye|first1=Foluke|date=17 March 2014}}</ref> Sobowale featured in ''[[Dangerous Twins]]'', a 2004 Nigerian drama film produced by [[Tade Ogidan]], written and directed by [[Niji Akanni]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.bellanaija.com/2017/09/bnmoviefeature-ramsey-nouah-stella-damasus-sola-sobowale-star-dangerous-twins-watch/|title=#BNMovieFeature: Ramsey Nouah, Stella Damasus, Sola Sobowale star in "Dangerous Twins" {{!}} Watch|website=[[BellaNaija]]|date=9 September 2017}}</ref> Sola Sobowale is also featured in ''[[Family on Fire]]'' produced and directed by [[Tade Ogidan]].<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.pmnewsnigeria.com/2011/12/05/sola-sobowale-returns-in-family-on-fire/|title=Sola Sobowale Returns In 'Family On Fire'|newspaper=[[P.M. News]]|date=5 December 2011}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.vanguardngr.com/2012/04/tade-ogidan-plans-to-take-family-on-fire-to-the-people/|title=Tade Ogidan plans to take Family on Fire to the people|newspaper=[[Vanguard (Nigeria)|Vanguard]]|first=Ben|last=Njoku|date=21 April 2012}}</ref> |
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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 film|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, ''[[The Wedding Party (2016 film)|The Wedding Party]] in 2016. she reprised her role in the sequel, [[King of Boys: The Return of the King|The Return of the King]] which released on 27 August 2021 exclusively on [[Netflix]] as a 7-part limited series.''<ref>{{Cite web |last=Nwogu |first=Precious 'Mamazeus' |date=2021-08-27 |title='KOB: The Return of the King' makes good its promise of nostalgia [Pulse Movie Review] |url=https://www.pulse.ng/entertainment/movies/kob-the-return-of-the-king-pulse-movie-review/wpqwpt2 |access-date=2023-05-02 |website=Pulse Nigeria |language=en}}</ref> |
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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]].<ref>{{Cite web |date=13 July 2022 |title=Sola Sobowale Lands First Bollywood Role |url=https://editor.guardian.ng/life/sola-sobowale-lands-first-bollywood-role/ |access-date=18 July 2022 |website=The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News |language=en-US}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Augoye |first=Jayne |date=13 July 2022 |title=Sola Sobowale, Broda Shaggi to feature in new Bollywood movie |url=https://www.premiumtimesng.com/entertainment/nollywood/542414-sola-sobowale-broda-shaggi-to-feature-in-new-bollywood-movie.html |access-date=28 July 2022 |website=Premium Times Nigeria |language=en-GB}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=16 July 2022 |title=#NollywoodGoesToIndia: How Sola Sobowale Snagged International Repute |url=https://independent.ng/nollywoodgoestoindia-how-sola-sobowale-snagged-international-repute/ |access-date=28 July 2022 |website=Independent Newspaper Nigeria |language=en-GB}}</ref> |
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]].<ref>{{Cite web |date=13 July 2022 |title=Sola Sobowale Lands First Bollywood Role |url=https://editor.guardian.ng/life/sola-sobowale-lands-first-bollywood-role/ |access-date=18 July 2022 |website=The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News |language=en-US}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Augoye |first=Jayne |date=13 July 2022 |title=Sola Sobowale, Broda Shaggi to feature in new Bollywood movie |url=https://www.premiumtimesng.com/entertainment/nollywood/542414-sola-sobowale-broda-shaggi-to-feature-in-new-bollywood-movie.html |access-date=28 July 2022 |website=Premium Times Nigeria |language=en-GB}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=16 July 2022 |title=#NollywoodGoesToIndia: How Sola Sobowale Snagged International Repute |url=https://independent.ng/nollywoodgoestoindia-how-sola-sobowale-snagged-international-repute/ |access-date=28 July 2022 |website=Independent Newspaper Nigeria |language=en-GB}}</ref> |
Revision as of 13:18, 2 May 2023
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 [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 a Nigerian film actress, screenwriter,Career
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, The Wedding Party in 2016. she reprised her role in the sequel, The Return of the King which released on 27 August 2021 exclusively on Netflix as a 7-part limited series.[11]
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.[12][13][14]
Personal life
Sola Sobowale is married and has four children.[15] Sola Sobowale was chosen to be the brand ambassador for Mouka mattress company's Wellbeing range.[16][17]
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 | [18] |
2023 | Africa Magic Viewers' Choice Awards | Best Supporting Actress | Anikulapo | Pending | [19] |
Awards
in 2019, Sola Sobowale received the for Best Actress in a Leading Role for her role in the 2018 Nigerian film:
Selected filmography
Actor
- Asewo To Re Mecca (1992)
- Diamond Ring (1998)[20]
- 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.
- ^ 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.
- ^ "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.