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Things you should know about Sola Sobowale including her net worth

Published

1 year ago

March 22, 2022

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

Sola Sobowale also known as King of boys is an icon in the Nigerian movie industry and has come a long way in a career that spans over 20 years.

The actress is known for her versatility and initially started her career as a Yoruba actress; however, along the line, she started taking up roles in English movies and has been doing that to date.

Sola Sobowale has been a centre of discussion in the past few days owing to her top-notch and professional role in the movie King of Boys2, directed by Kemi Adetiba.

Many Nigerians have applauded the movie star, and she has been tipped to win an award for her prominent role in the movie like she did in King of Boys1.

This article is focused on everything to know about Sola Shobowale.

Profile Summary

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

Sola Sobowale’s Biography

The talented actress was born on the 26th of December 1965 to the family of Joseph and Esther Olagookun in Ondo State. Her parents were educated and worked as teachers; they had also wanted her to become a teacher.

Sola’s dad was a retired principal, and her mom, a former headmistress. There are no details of whether the veteran actress had siblings or not.

Education

Sola Sobowale is educated; she had her primary and secondary school in Ondo state and later gained admission to the University of Ibadan to study Music.

However, along the line, she fell in love with acting and ending up making a switch to study theatre arts. She is a graduate of Theatre Arts from UI.

Career

The reports revealed that her parents were at first against her decision to become an actress as they wanted her to become a teacher like them.

Sola refused as she told her parents that teachers were underpaid; however, through the help of her brother-in-law, Tunji Oyelana, she convinced her parents to allow her to pursue a career in acting. She became a household name following her role in Sura the Tailor.

Sola Sobowale later became a member of the Awada Kerikeri Group led by veteran actor, Adebayo Salami; and finally made it to the limelight in 2001 over her role in the famous TV drama series Super Story: Oh Father, Oh Daughter. Since then she has gone to act in a number of movies which include Asewo to re Mecca, Oduduwa, Diamond Ring, The Outsider, Outcast, The Wedding Party, among others.

At some point in her career, she took a break away from the movie industry to join her family in the UK. She would later reveal she took the break to give her children the best education.

Personal life

Sola Sobowale is married to Oludotun Sobowale, and they have been together right before she joined Nollywood.

Although Sola is a celebrity figure, her husband, on the other prefers a private lifestyle. According to the records, he was the former corporate executive director of EKO Hospital before relocating to the UK with his family

Their union is blessed with five children, two of their children are a set of twins.

Net worth

Sola Sobowale has an endorsement deal with one of Nigeria’s leading telecommunications companies, Globacom and is reportedly worth $450,000.

The veteran actress serves as a source of inspiration to many of the upcoming actresses in the movie industry.

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Crux Nation to showcase African music, culture in UK

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3 weeks ago

May 9, 2023

Yinka Rahman

Following its recently concluded The YAGI “Young and Getting It” night of music event, Crux Nation has announced it has concluded plans to showcase the best of African music and culture in the UK in the coming months.

According to the musical firm, it has lined up a series of events that will celebrate the richness and diversity of African music, featuring a range of talented artists from across the continent.

“In the coming months, we are planning a series of events that will celebrate the richness and diversity of African music, featuring a range of talented artists from across the continent. One of their upcoming events is the “Afro-Fusion Fest”, a multi-day festival that will bring together some of the most exciting and innovative artists working in the genre today. They are also planning a series of smaller shows and events that will provide a platform for emerging artists and help to foster a vibrant and dynamic music scene in the UK,” Cruz Nation said in a statement.

“Crux Nation is committed to producing events that are not only entertaining but also educational and culturally enriching. The events will aim to provide a platform for African artists to showcase their talents and share their stories, while also building bridges between cultures and promoting understanding and respect. We are excited about the future of African music in the UK, and we look forward to continuing to bring the best of the continent’s music and culture to audiences across the country.”
Recall that The YAGI “Young and Getting It” night of music event, which was held on April 28, 2023, had showcased the incredible talent of indie African artistes in the UK, which included Dhanny Jazz, Kdel, Dejavoo, Sammy G Live Band and Habib Winter.
Overall, the “Young and Getting It” night of music event was a resounding success and a testament to the skill and expertise of Olabamidele Badmus and the Crux Nation team. The event showcased the incredible talent of indie African artistes in the UK and provided an unforgettable experience for attendees.

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Davido’s ‘Timeless’ gets ten million streams in six hours

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2 months ago

March 31, 2023

Afrobadoo TV

Afrobeat superstar Davido’s much-awaited album, ‘Timeless’, on Friday amassed ten million streams on Boomplay and Audiomack in just six hours after it was released on the streaming platform.

The album is also currently the No. 1 album on Nigeria’s Top Albums Chart, UK’s Top Albums Chart as well as in 17 other countries on Apple Music

Davido announced the release of the 17-track album on his social media pages in the early hours of Friday.

He talked about the process he went through from his previous album to the latest and also gave Chioma Rowland, his wife, a shout-out while appreciating his fans and people who ensured the completion of the project.

“At long last – WE are back. The journey from my last album to this album has been a whirlwind to say the least,” Davido wrote on Twitter.

Singles from the ‘Timeless’ album also topped Sierra Leone’s Apple Music Songs Chart, from number 1 to 17.

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Davido set to release next album, Timeless

Published

2 months ago

March 22, 2023

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The pop star, David Adeleke, popularly known as Davido, has returned to Instagram after months of hiatus from his social media page as he set March 31st for his next albumtitled “Timeless”.

Recall that the music star, took a pause on social media when he lost his only son, Ifeanyi, on October 31, 2022.

Further checked by Vanguard revealed the Nigerian superstar, Davido, deleted the majority of his posts on Instagram, including his profile picture leaving only three including.

The only posts remaining on the singer’s Instagram account with 26.4 million followers were that of his late son, Ifeanyi; pictures from his performance at the Qatar World Cup, and the post of him and his lover, Chioma Rowland, getting ready for the World Cup performance in December 2022.

Today, the pop star retuned with video clips of his about-to-release musical album.

According to him, “There is a time for everything. A time to Grieve and a time to Heal.

“A time to Laugh and a time to Dance. A time to Speak and A time for Silence”

The pop star went further to appreciate his fans for their show of love and support. He wrote; “Thank you to everyone out there for your love and support that has held me down. All the love and messages while I was away, the gifts sent, the concerts you all threw! I appreciate it all. Today, I want to remind you all that what is now Timeless, was once new. It’s time for new.
My next album TIMELESS is here, March 31st. Pre-save link in bio” he added.