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Sophie Alakija

The Strange Woman • For Richer, For Poorer

Sophie Rammal Alakija, born on February 8, 1993, in Lagos, Nigeria, is a renowned actress and model of Lebanese and Efik descent. She began her career as the lead dancer in...

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Actor

Country

Nigeria

Born

Feb 7, 1993 (33)

Latest Credit

The Strange Woman (2026)

Box Office

₦623,014,833

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Biography

Sophie Rammal Alakija, born on February 8, 1993, in Lagos, Nigeria, is a renowned actress and model of Lebanese and Efik descent. She began her career as the lead dancer in Wizkid's "Holla at Your Boy" music video and has since starred in numerous Nollywood films and TV series, including "Drawing Strands," "Halita," and "Assistant Madams." Married to Wale Alakija in 2016, the couple has two children. Sophie is celebrated for her natural hair advocacy and her contributions to the Nigerian entertainment industry.

Known For

The Strange Woman

Movie

For Richer, For Poorer

Movie

Strong

Movie

Love in Ghetto

Movie

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Birth Date

Feb 7, 1993

Age

33 years old

Place of Birth

Lagos. Nigeria

Country

Nigeria

Primary Craft

Actor

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Year

2024

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Creative connections

Repeat collaborators

Projects explored

Dimbo Atiya · 2019–2026

Longest partnership

Defining Pairings

The strongest role-aware connections across linked credits.

Directing partner

Dimbo Atiya

2 shared titles · 2019–2026

Screen partner

Timini Egbuson

5 shared titles · 2020–2026

Producing partner

Timini Egbuson

5 shared titles · 2020–2026

Creative Connections

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

Timini Egbuson

Actor

Frequent collaborator2020–2026

5 shared titles

Love And New Notes • Meeting Funmi’s Parents • A Young Time Ago

Bimbo Ademoye

Actress

Frequent collaborator2020–2024

4 shared titles

Ruse • Home and Away • Gone

Bisola Aiyeola

Actress

Frequent collaborator2020–2022

3 shared titles

Ile Owo • Dinner at My Place • Introducing the Kujus

Dimbo Atiya

Director

Frequent collaborator2019–2026

2 shared titles

Strong • Drawing Strength

Okechukwu Christopher Ofala Okechukwu Okagbue

Actor

Frequent collaborator2019–2026

2 shared titles

Strong • Drawing Strength

Oluwafemisola Jacobs

Actor

Frequent collaborator2020–2025

2 shared titles

Alo • Introducing the Kujus

Daniel Etim-Effiong

Actor

Frequent collaborator2023–2026

2 shared titles

Love in Ghetto • A Young Time Ago

Iyiola Elvis

Actor

Frequent collaborator2023–2026

2 shared titles

Love And New Notes • A Lot Like Love

Collaboration Over Time

2026

The Strange Woman

With Maurice Sam, Chidi Anyanwu Chidox

2026

For Richer, For Poorer

With Maurice Sam, Chidi Anyanwu Chidox

2026

Strong

With Okechukwu Christopher Ofala Okechukwu Okagbue, Dimbo Atiya

2026

Love in Ghetto

With Daniel Etim-Effiong, Modupe Fakorede

2026

Before We Let Go

With Modupe Fakorede

2026

Love And New Notes

With Timini Egbuson, Tobi Makinde, Iyiola Elvis

Signature Titles

Strong · Career highlightLove And New Notes · Box-office leaderIle Owo · Signature creditDinner at My Place · Signature creditMy Village People · Signature credit