Shola Sobowale, the drama queen of Nollywood
Shola Sobowale is definitely one of Nigeria's movie icons.
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Shola Sobowale was born in Ondo state. Her sojourn into acting began when she was enrolled at the University of Ibadan to study music with the aid of her in-law, Tunji Oyelana. She however switched to Theatre Arts because of her passion for acting.
She made her debut in the movie industry when she starred in the famous Village Headmaster, to Lola Fani-Kayode’s Mirror In The Sun and a couple of stage productions including Femi Osofisan’s Our Husband Has Gone Mad Again.
Shola Sobowale rose to the limelight in 2001 when she starred in the TV drama series, Super Story where she played the role of Toyin Tomato, which became her nickname because of her flawless interpretation of the role.
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In 2016, Shola Sobowale starred in the blockbuster movie Wedding Party which was another reawakening of her superiority in the Nollywood industry.
Shola Sobowale is married to Mr. Dotun Sobowale and they are blessed with four children including a set of twins.
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