Shola Shobowale Biography, Age, Family, Networth, Career, Movies

Sola Sobowale
Sola Sobowale
Born	26 December 1963 (age 59) Ondo State, Nigeria
Nationality	Nigerian
Citizenship	Nigerian
Occupations	screenwriter; actress; director; producer;
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 (born 26 December 1963) is a Nigerian film actress, screenwriter, film director, and film producer. Sola Sobowale had her big break in 2001, in the premiere of Nigeria’s popular television drama series Super Story: Oh Father, Oh Daughter.

Career

Nollywood star actress Sola Sobowale has become a household name. With her 40-year career log the Nigerian actress, movie producer, screenwriter, and director has proved that hard work and talent are enviable skills.

The ‘Wedding party’ actress, Sola Sobowale has always accredited her success in the Nollywood industry to God. Her role in movies has been a source of inspiration to many young upcoming actors, recently her career-reinventing role in ‘King of Boys‘ produced and written by Kemi Adetiba, launched the veteran actress into another dimension of her career.

Ever since the release of KOB(King of Boys) in 2018, Sola Sobowale has been tagged ‘Oba’.

The Nigerian veteran actress, Sola Sobowale is a force to be reckoned with and is one of Nollywood’s most influential actresses.

Before Stardom

Before shooting into stardom, Sola Sobowale had roles in The Village Headmaster, Mirror in the Sun, and the Yoruba film, Asewo To Re Mecca. Sola Sobowale joined acting through numerous roles in movies produced by Awada Kerikeri Group under the leadership of Adebayo Salami. Over the years, Sola Sobowale had scripted, co-scripted, directed, and produced several Nigerian films. Sola scripted, produced, and directed, Ohun Oko Somida, a 2010 Nigerian film that stars Adebayo Salami. Sobowale featured in Dangerous Twins, a 2004 Nigerian drama film produced by Tade Ogidan, written and directed by Niji Akanni. Sola Sobowale is also featured in Family on Fire produced and directed by Tade Ogidan.

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.

Personal life

Sola Sobowale is married and has four children. Sola Sobowale was chosen to be the brand ambassador for Mouka mattress company’s Wellbeing range.

Networth

She is estimated to be worth between $3-$5m

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.

Selected filmography

Actor

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Asewo To Re Mecca (1992)
Diamond Ring (1998)
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

External 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.

[1] “Sola Sobowale shares career secret – The Nation Nigeria”. thenationonlineng.net. Retrieved 15 March 2022.

[2] 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.

[3] Bada, Gbenga (25 November 2019). “3 defining characters in Sola Sobowale’s career so far”. Pulse Nigeria. Retrieved 5 October 2020.

[4] Augoye, Jayne (30 July 2017). “INTERVIEW: How I got into acting, my Wedding Party experience – Sola Sobowale”. Premium Times.

[5] “Nigeria’s Fading Movie Stars”. P.M. News. 30 November 2012.

[6] “Family, friends, colleagues in attendance as veteran actress, Sola Sobowale’s son weds”. Africa News Hub. 10 November 2014.

[7] Ogunleye, Foluke (17 March 2014). African Film: Looking Back and Looking Forward. Newcastle: Cambridge Scholars Publishing. ISBN 9781443857499.

[8] “#BNMovieFeature: Ramsey Nouah, Stella Damasus, Sola Sobowale star in “Dangerous Twins” | Watch”. BellaNaija. 9 September 2017.

[9] “Sola Sobowale Returns In ‘Family On Fire'”. P.M. News. 5 December 2011.

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