Sola Sobowale (born 26 December 1965) 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]
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| Born | 26 December 1965 Ondo State, Nigeria |
| Nationality | Nigerian |
| Citizenship | Nigeria |
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| Years active | 1998–present |
| 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 |
Career
editBefore shooting into stardom, Sola Sobowale had roles in The Village Headmaster, Mirror in the Sun, and the Yoruba film, Asewo To Re Mecca.[4] She joined acting through numerous roles in movies produced by Awada Kerikeri Group, under the leadership of Adebayo Salami.[5] Over the years, Sobowale had scripted, co-scripted, directed and produced several Nigerian films.[6] She scripted, produced and directed Ohun Oko Somida, a 2010 Nigerian film that stars Adebayo Salami.[7] She featured in Dangerous Twins, a 2004 Nigerian drama film produced by Tade Ogidan, written and directed by Niji Akanni.[8] She 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
editSola 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
edit| 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
editIn 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
editActor
edit- Asewo To Re Mecca (1992)
- Diamond Ring (1998)[23]
- Super Story: Oh Father, Oh Daughter (2001).
- Outkast (2001).
- Ayomida (2003) as Executive Director
- Ayomida 2 (2003)
- Dangerous Twins (2004)
- Disoriented Generation (2009) as Ishmael's Aunty
- Ohun Oko Somida (2010)
- Family on Fire (2011)
- The Wedding Party (2016) as Tinuade coker
- Hustle (2016-2018) as Mama Sekinat
- Christmas Is Coming (2017) as Mrs. Atta
- The Wedding Party 2 (2017) as Tinuade Coker
- King of Boys (2018) as Eniola Salami
- Crazy People (2018) as Mrs. Gomez
- The Men's Club (2018 - 2020)
- Wives on Strike: The Revolution (2019) as Iya'loja
- Gold Statue (2019) as Mrs. Esho
- Shadow Parties (2020) as Amoke
- In Case of Incasity (2021) as Alhaja
- King of Boys: The Return of the King (2021) as Eniola Salami
- Battle on Buka Street (2022) as Asake
- Aníkúlápó (2022) as Awarun
- Shanty Town (2023)
- Ada Omo Daddy (2023) as Mrs. Ireti Balogun
- Double Dekoi (2023) as Madam Shaggy[24]
- Postcards - Netflix series (2024)
- Beast of Two Worlds (2024) as Iya Oba
Producer
edit- Ayomida (2003)
- Ayomida 2 (2003)
- Ohun Oko Somida (2010)
Notable work
editSee also
editReferences
edit- ^ "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. Archived from the original on 1 October 2020. Retrieved 5 October 2020.
- ^ Augoye, Jayne (30 July 2017). "INTERVIEW: How I got into acting, my Wedding Party experience – Sola Sobowale". Premium Times. Archived from the original on 12 August 2020. Retrieved 5 October 2020.
- ^ "Nigeria's Fading Movie Stars". P.M. News. 30 November 2012. Archived from the original on 24 September 2015. Retrieved 12 April 2015.
- ^ "Family, friends, colleagues in attendance as veteran actress, Sola Sobowale's son weds". Africa News Hub. 10 November 2014. Archived from the original on 6 October 2019. Retrieved 12 April 2015.
- ^ 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. Archived from the original on 24 September 2015. Retrieved 12 April 2015.
- ^ Njoku, Ben (21 April 2012). "Tade Ogidan plans to take Family on Fire to the people". Vanguard. Archived from the original on 6 October 2019. Retrieved 12 April 2015.
- ^ Adegoke, Yemisi (14 August 2017). "Kemi Adetiba: The record breaking director making movie magic". CNN. Archived from the original on 19 November 2022. 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. Archived from the original on 29 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. Archived from the original on 28 August 2021. Retrieved 2 May 2023.
- ^ "Sola Sobowale Lands First Bollywood Role". The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News. 13 July 2022. Archived from the original on 18 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. Archived from the original on 7 October 2020. Retrieved 5 October 2020.
- ^ "I have the desire to conquer whatever challenge comes my way – Sola Sobowale". Vanguard. 3 August 2020. Archived from the original on 2 October 2020. Retrieved 5 October 2020.
- ^ Ige, Rotimi (7 August 2020). "Sola Sobowale reveals beauty, fitness secrets". Nigerian Tribune. Archived from the original on 8 October 2020. Retrieved 5 October 2020.
- ^ Husseini, Shaibu (2 November 2019). "And the winner is…fiery actress, Sola Sobowale, of Nollywood". The Guardian. Archived from the original on 4 August 2024. Retrieved 18 April 2020.
- ^ "'Anikulapo' earns 16 nominations at 2023 AMVCA". Daily Trust. 22 April 2023. Archived from the original on 1 June 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.[permanent dead link]
- ^ Tayo, Ayomide O. (25 July 2018). "30 unforgettable Nollywood home videos you should watch". Pulse Nigeria. Archived from the original on 23 October 2022. Retrieved 28 July 2022.
- ^ "Sola Sobowale | Actress, Writer, Producer". IMDb. Retrieved 17 June 2024.