Sola Sobowale biography, Net worth, age husband, children, Twins

Sola Sobowale profile, Wealth, age spouse, offspring, Twins

Sola Sobowale stands out as one of the seasoned performers in the Nigerian film industry and has progressed remarkably in a profession that encompasses over 20 years.

The actress is recognized for her adaptability and first commenced her journey as a Yoruba actress; however, as time passed, she began accepting roles in English films and continues to do so up to the present.

Sola Sobowale has recently been a topic of conversation due to her exceptional and professional performance in the film King of Boys2, helmed by Kemi Adetiba.

A multitude of Nigerians have commended the actress, and she has been anticipated to secure an award for her significant role in the film, akin to her achievement in King of Boys1.

This article delves into all the pertinent information regarding Sola Sobowale.

Profile Overview

Full name	Sola Sobowale
Gender	Female
Date of birth	26th December, 1965
Place of birth	Ondo state
Age	56 in December 2021
Nationality	Nigerian
Spouse	Oludotun Sobowale
Offspring	5
Profession	Actress, screenwriter, director, and producer
Net worth	$450,000
Education	University of Ibadan

Sola Sobowale’s Biography

This gifted actress was born on the 26th of December 1965 to Joseph and Esther Olagookun in Ondo State. Her parents were well-educated and worked in teaching; they also envisioned her following in their footsteps as an educator.

Sola’s father was a retired principal, and her mother served as a former headmistress. There are no specifics on whether the distinguished actress had any siblings.

Education

Sola Sobowale is well-educated; she completed her primary and secondary education in Ondo state and subsequently gained entry into the University of Ibadan to study Music.

However, along her journey, she developed a passion for acting and ultimately transitioned to studying Theatre Arts. She is a graduate in Theatre Arts from UI.

Career

Reports indicate that her parents initially opposed her desire to become an actress as they wished for her to pursue a teaching career like theirs.

Sola resisted, stating that teachers were undercompensated; however, with the assistance of her brother-in-law, Tunji Oyelana, she convinced her parents to permit her to follow her acting aspirations. She became a well-known figure following her part in Sura the Tailor.

Sola Sobowale later joined the Awada Kerikeri Group led by iconic actor Adebayo Salami; she eventually rose to fame in 2001 due to her performance in the popular TV drama series Super Story: Oh Father, Oh Daughter. Since that time, she has appeared in numerous films including Asewo to re Mecca, Oduduwa, Diamond Ring, The Outsider, Outcast, The Wedding Party, among others.

At one point during her career, she took a hiatus from the film industry to reunite with her family in the UK. She later disclosed that she took the break to provide her children with quality education.

Personal life

Sola Sobowale is wedded to Oludotun Sobowale, and they have been together before she entered Nollywood.

Although Sola enjoys celebrity status, her husband prefers a more private existence. According to existing records, he was the former corporate executive director of EKO Hospital prior to relocating to the UK with his family.

Their marriage is blessed with five children, two of whom are twins.

Net worth

Sola Sobowale has an endorsement agreement with one of Nigeria’s premier telecommunications firms, Globacom, and her net worth is estimated at $450,000.

The seasoned actress serves as a beacon of inspiration to numerous emerging actresses in the film industry.