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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 |
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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Sola Sobowale | |
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Born | Ondo State, Nigeria | 26 December 1963
Nationality | Nigerian |
Citizenship | Nigerian |
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Parent(s) | Joseph Olagookun, Esther Olagookun |
Sola Sobowale (born 26 December 1963) is a 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]
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]
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.[11][12][13]
Personal life
Sola Sobowale is married and has four children.[14] Sola Sobowale was chosen to be the brand ambassador for Mouka mattress company's Wellbeing range.[15][16]
Awards
in 2019, Sola Sobowale received the African Movie Academy Awards (AMAA) for Best Actress in a Leading Role for her role in the 2018 Nigerian film: King of Boys.[17]
Selected filmography
Actor
- Asewo To Re Mecca (1992)
- Diamond Ring (1998)[18]
- 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)
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.
- ^ "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.
- ^ Tayo, Ayomide O. (25 July 2018). "30 unforgettable Nollywood home videos you should watch". Pulse Nigeria. Retrieved 28 July 2022.
- Living people
- Nigerian film producers
- Yoruba actresses
- Actresses in Yoruba cinema
- 20th-century Nigerian actresses
- 21st-century Nigerian actresses
- Actresses from Ondo State
- 1963 births
- Nigerian film directors
- Nigerian screenwriters
- Nigerian television actresses
- Nigerian media personalities
- Nigerian film biography stubs