Sola Sobowale is a renowned Nigerian film actress, screenwriter, director, and producer. She gained widespread recognition 2001 for her role in the popular TV drama Super Story: Oh Father, Oh Daughter.
For over 20 years, she has captivated audiences on-screen and behind the scenes. Her talent has earned her a celebrated place in Nollywood, making her one of the most influential actresses in Nigeria and the West African film industry.
Sola Sobowale Biography
| Full Name: | Elizabeth Olusola Olagookun-Sobowale |
| Stage Name: | Sola Sobowale |
| Born: | 26 December 1965 |
| Place of Birth: | Ondo, Nigeria |
| State Of Origin: | Ondo State |
| Nationality: | Nigerian |
| Education: | University of Lagos |
| Height: | 1.63 m |
| Parents: | Esther Olagookun, Joseph Olagookun |
| Siblings: | Kikelomo Olagookun |
| Spouse: | Oludotun Sobowale |
| Boyfriend • Partner: | N/A |
| Children: | Taiwo Sobowale, Kehinde Sobowale, Oyeyemi Olugboyega Ajiboye, Olamide Sobowale |
| Occupation: | Actress • TV Personality |
| Net Worth: | $600,000 |
Early Life
Sola Sobowale (born December 26, 1965, 60) is from Ondo State, southwestern Nigeria; She was raised by her father and mother, Joseph and Esther Olagookun. Teaching was a family affair, as both her parents were educators: Joseph served as a retired principal, while Esther was a former headmistress.
Education
The actress grew up in Ondo State and completed her primary and secondary education there. She then enrolled at the University of Ibadan initially to study Music.
However, driven by her deep love for acting, she eventually switched focus to Theatre Arts and earned a Bachelor of Science degree in the field.
Career
Before rising to stardom, Sola Sobowale appeared in notable productions such as The Village Headmaster, Mirror in the Sun, and the Yoruba film Asewo To Re Mecca. She began her acting journey with roles in movies produced by the Awada Kerikeri Group, led by Adebayo Salami.
Throughout her career, Sobowale has been involved in scripting, co-scripting, directing, and producing several Nigerian films. She wrote, produced, and directed the 2010 Nigerian film Ohun Oko Somida, starring Adebayo Salami. She also featured prominently in Dangerous Twins (2004), a drama by Tade Ogidan, and Family on Fire, another of Ogidan’s productions.
Her standout role came in 2018’s King of Boys, where she portrayed Eniola Salami, a formidable businesswoman and politician known as “The King of Boys.” This Nigerian crime political thriller was written, co-produced, and directed by Kemi Adetiba, marking a significant collaboration following their work in Adetiba’s directorial debut, The Wedding Party (2016).
Sobowale reprised her iconic role in the sequel, The Return of the King, which premiered on Netflix as a 7-part limited series in August 2021.
In July 2022, Sola Sobowale announced on her Instagram page that she had secured her first role in a Bollywood film directed by filmmaker Hamisha Daryani Ahuja.
Personal Life
Sola Sobowale is married and has four children. Recently, she was selected as the brand ambassador for the Mouka mattress company’s Wellbeing range.
Filmography
- 2017: The Wedding Party 1&2
- 2017: Wives on Strikes: The Revolution
- 2017: Christmas is Coming
- 2018: Omambala
- 2018: King of Boys
- 2018: Seven And A Half Dates
- 2019: Gold Statue
- 2019: The Enemy I Know
- 2020: The Men’s Club
- 2020: Shadow Parties
- 2021: In Case of Incasity
- 2021: King of Boys: The Return of the King
- 2022: Battle on Buka Street
- 2022: Aníkúlápó
- 2023: Double Dekoi
- 2024: Postcards – Netflix series
Awards
In 2019, Sola Sobowale received the Best Actress in a Leading Role award for her role in the 2018 Nigerian film King of Boys.
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Net Worth
Sola Sobowale is a renowned Nigerian film actress, screenwriter, director, and producer with a net worth of $600,000.
FAQs
How many children did Sola Sobowale have?
She is a mother of five children. Among her children are twins, Taiwo and Kehinde.
