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Sola Sobowale

19 • The Throne Has Been Awakend

Sola Sobowale is a celebrated Nigerian actress, screenwriter, producer, and director born on December 26, 1963. She rose to fame with her role in the classic TV drama Super...

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Known For

Actor • Writer

Country

Nigeria

Born

Dec 26, 1963 (62)

Latest Credit

19 (2026)

Box Office

₦3,222,024,287

Overview

Biography

Sola Sobowale is a celebrated Nigerian actress, screenwriter, producer, and director born on December 26, 1963. She rose to fame with her role in the classic TV drama Super Story: Oh Father, Oh Daughter. Sobowale’s powerful performances have made her a household name, especially with her leading role in King of Boys (2018), directed by Kemi Adetiba. Over a career spanning decades, she has appeared in numerous Nollywood blockbusters like The Wedding Party and Gold Statue. Sola is admired for her versatility, charisma, and contributions to Nigerian cinema. She remains one of Nollywood’s most respected figures.

Known For

Movie

The Throne Has Been Awakend

Movie

Irete (The Reckoning)

Movie

Lothario

Movie

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At a glance

Birth Date

Dec 26, 1963

Age

62 years old

Place of Birth

Ondo, Nigeria

Country

Nigeria

Primary Craft

Actor

Known For

Actor • Writer

Popularity

0.0 score

Awards

1 wins, 6 nominations

Annual Wrap

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Credits

Filmography

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28 credits

1.9 average rating

₦3,222,024,287

19

Movie Cinema

Acting

Year

2026

Rating

—

Box Office

₦4,546,720

The Throne Has Been Awakend

Movie Cinema

Acting

Year

2026

Rating

—

Box Office

—

Irete (The Reckoning)

Movie Cinema

Acting

Year

2026

Rating

—

Box Office

₦48,068,159

Lothario

Movie

Acting

Year

2025

Rating

—

Box Office

—

The Covenant

Show

Acting • Stella

Year

2025

Rating

0.0

Box Office

—

Son of Iron

Movie Cinema

Acting

Year

2025

Rating

1.8

Box Office

₦11,140,225

Dark Path: Ona Okunkun

Movie Cinema

Acting

Year

2025

Rating

—

Box Office

₦10,156,250

Her Excellency

Movie Cinema

Acting

Year

2025

Rating

3.5

Box Office

₦125,141,675

Midnight in Shangisha

Movie Cinema

Acting

Year

2025

Rating

2.0

Box Office

₦9,767,225

Ori (Rebirth)

Movie Cinema

Acting

Year

2025

Rating

3.0

Box Office

₦419,570,525

Owambe Thieves

Movie Cinema

Acting

Year

2025

Rating

2.1

Box Office

₦205,632,953

Singleness is Bliss

Movie

Acting

Year

2024

Rating

—

Box Office

—

Honors

Awards & nominations

A snapshot of wins and nominations tied to this person across tracked ceremonies.

Wins: 1Nominations: 6

Year

2026

AMVCA 12

Industry Merit Award

Winner

Year

2026

AMVCA 12

Best Lead Actress

Nominee

Year

2026

AMVCA 12

Best Supporting Actress

Nominee

Year

2023

AMVCA 9

Best Supporting Actress

Nominee

Year

2020

AMVCA 7

Best Actress in a Drama (Movie/TV Series)

Nominee

Year

2017

AMVCA 5

Best Actress in a Comedy

Nominee

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In the News

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News

Sola Sobowale’s month of wins - The Nation Newspaper

The Nation Newspaper Sola Sobowale’s month of wins

News

AMVCA 2026: Sola Sobowale, Kanayo O. Kanayo win Industry Merit Awards

Veteran Nigerian movie stars, Kanayo O. Kanayo and Sola Sobowale, have won Industry Merit Award at the 2026 Africa Magic Viewers’ Choice Awards, AMVCA.

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Inside the creative circle

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Creative connections

Repeat collaborators

Projects explored

Iretiola Doyle · 2016–2025

Longest partnership

Defining Pairings

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Directing partner

Adebayo Tijani

5 shared titles · 2023–2026

Screen partner

Faithia Williams Balogun

5 shared titles · 2018–2026

Producing partner

Tina Mba

5 shared titles · 2022–2026

Creative Connections

Repeat partnerships are marked as frequent; single projects remain notable connections.

Faithia Williams Balogun

Actress

Frequent collaborator2018–2026

5 shared titles

Irete (The Reckoning) • Her Excellency • Owambe Thieves

Jide Kosoko

Actor

Frequent collaborator2018–2025

5 shared titles

Lothario • Son of Iron • Her Excellency

Tina Mba

Actress

Frequent collaborator2022–2026

5 shared titles

The Throne Has Been Awakend • Lothario • Son of Iron

Adebayo Tijani

Director

Frequent collaborator2023–2026

5 shared titles

The Throne Has Been Awakend • Her Excellency • Ori (Rebirth)

Odunlade Jonathan Adekola

Director

Frequent collaborator2024–2026

5 shared titles

Irete (The Reckoning) • Her Excellency • Ori (Rebirth)

Dele Odule

Actor

Frequent collaborator2022–2026

4 shared titles

The Throne Has Been Awakend • Irete (The Reckoning) • Ada Omo Daddy

Bimbo Ademoye

Actress

Frequent collaborator2022–2025

4 shared titles

Her Excellency • Miss PJ • Battle on Buka Street

Omowunmi Dada

Actress

Frequent collaborator2023–2026

4 shared titles

No Man’s Land • The Throne Has Been Awakend • Ori (Rebirth)

Collaboration Over Time

2026

With Deyemi Okanlawon, Ademola Adedoyin, Tayo Faniran

2026

The Throne Has Been Awakend

With Muyiwa Ademola, Tina Mba, Omowunmi Dada

2026

Irete (The Reckoning)

With Odunlade Jonathan Adekola, Faithia Williams Balogun, Dele Odule

2025

Lothario

With Tina Mba, Jide Kosoko, Ali Nuhu

2025

Son of Iron

With Adebowale Adedayo, Tina Mba, Jide Kosoko

2025

Dark Path: Ona Okunkun

With Samuel Animashaun Perry, Femi Adebayo Salami, Muyiwa Ademola

Signature Titles

19 · Recent standoutIrete (The Reckoning) · Signature creditSon of Iron · Signature creditDark Path: Ona Okunkun · Signature creditHer Excellency · Signature credit