Dorcas Shola Fapson, aka MS DSF, is a Nigerian actress and presenter known for her role as Sophie in MTV’s Shuga. In 2020, she returned to the MTV Shuga series, which dealt with coronavirus issues, with the actors filming in several African countries.
Dorcas Shola Fapson Biography
| Date of Birth | January 4, 1991 |
| Place of Birth | London |
| Country | United Kingdom |
| Profession | TV Actress |
| Horoscope | Capricorn |
| Net Worth | $500,000 |
Early Life
Dorcas Shola Fapson was (born January 4, 1991, 35 years old), in Tottenham in the United Kingdom and grew up in North London. She has an older brother born in Nigeria in 1989 before her parents moved abroad.
Her mother, Mrs Ruth Oluyemisi Fapohunda, was from a wealthy home. At the same time, her father, born in 1962, could not afford the luxury of life. However, the couple relocated to the United Kingdom to seek a better life.
Their relocation came with challenges, as they did not have the required immigration papers. Yet, they lasted several years without facing the law. The family struggled with finances, and Dorcas’ father had to street hawk, drive cabs, and work as a night security guard to make ends meet and care for his family.
Amidst the struggle and not possessing the required documents to be in the United Kingdom, her mother was deported when Dorcas was only two years old. This forced the actress to grow up without her mother.
Also, Dorcas’ parents were involved in a messy divorce around 1993/1994 after her mother returned to Nigeria. The divorce led to her father closing all communication between mother and children. Dorcas grew up hating her mother because her father had told her that her mother abandoned them to return to Nigeria. Unfortunately, the actress only met her mother once after returning to Nigeria in 2005 before her mum died in childbirth.
Education
Dorcas dealt with growing up in the slums of London. She also had to deal with a rough and violent lifestyle. She would also often get in fights while attending school in the UK, where she resided with her father and brother.
Along the line, misbehavior got her kicked out of school. This led to her missing school for about a year before she and her brother were sent back to Nigeria to live with extended family and attend school.
In Nigeria, the Shuga actress attended United Missionary Comprehensive College in Ibadan, Oyo State. After a while, she had to change schools because she kept picking up fights with students.
Dorcas Fapson attended Wisdom Gate High School in Ikeja, Lagos. After her mother’s death, she returned to London to continue schooling.
While in London, she attended the University of Bedfordshire to study Criminology. Afterward, she attended the American Musical & Dramatic Academy in New York on a full scholarship.
Career
She appeared in series 3 of MTV Shuga as Sophie and presented “The Juice,” an interview series for NdaniTV. She was in series 3 of MTV Shuga. She returned as medical expert Sophie when the show became a mini-series titled MTV Shuga Alone Together, which highlighted the problems of Coronavirus in 2020.
Tunde Aladese wrote the series, which was broadcast for several nights. The United Nations was among its backers. The series was based in Nigeria, South Africa, Kenya, and Côte d’Ivoire.
The story progresses using online conversations between the characters. Actors Mohau Cele, Lerato Walaza, Sthandiwe Kgoroge, Uzoamaka Aniunoh, Mamarumo Marokane, and Jemima Osunde filmed all the scenes.
Filmography
- Banana Island Ghost (2017)
- My Wife & I (2017)
- The Essence (2019)
- Man of God (2022)
- The Perfect Arrangement (2022)
- Television
- Shuga (season 3): Shuga Naija (2013-2014, 2020)
- Hustle (2016-2018)
- ‘‘Castle & Castle‘‘(2019-2021)
Personal Life
Dorcas dated Nigerian singer Skiibii. Their relationship got the media’s attention sometime in mid-2022 when they shared loved-up images on social media. However, the love lasted briefly before they broke up around October 2022.
Social Media
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Dorcas Shola Fapson Net Worth
Dorcas Shola Fapson is one of Nigeria’s richest and most influential actresses, with an estimated net worth of $500,000. She earns a lot of money from her acting career, DJing, skincare brand, and endorsement deals.
People Also Ask for FAQs
Is DSF a DJ?
Dorcas Shola Fapson, popularly known as DSF, is not just another fine face in the industry. She is a popular actress, television presenter, disc jockey, and entrepreneur known for her role in MTV’s Shuga as “Sophie.”
Where is Dorcas fapson from?
Dorcas Shola Fapson is from Tottenham, United Kingdom.
