Sola Kosoko, otherwise known as Sola Kosoko-Abina (born 7 January 1980),[2] is a Nigerian film actress and film director known for Láròdá òjò. She is the daughter of Jide Kosoko.[2][3] Sola kosoko starred in the movie Pala pala which also featured Yemi Solade and Muyiwa Kosoko. She addresses the Nigeria youth during the Media Literacy and Capacity Building program.[4]
Sola Kosoko-Abina | |
|---|---|
| Born | 7 January 1980 |
| Nationality | Nigerian |
| Alma mater | Olabisi Onabanjo University |
| Occupation | Actress |
| Years active | 2000–present |
| Known for | laroda ojo |
| Notable work | laroda Ọjọ́, oko irese, Ọmọ bishop |
| Spouse | Abiodun Abinna[1] |
| Children | 2 |
| Parent(s) | Jide Kosoko Henrietta Kosoko |
Education
editKosoko holds a bachelor's degree in Sociology from Olabisi Onabanjo University.[5]
Career
editKosoko began her acting career professionally in 1999 where she featured in a movie titled Ola Abata produced by her father; Jide Kosoko. In 2001, she acted in the movie Omo Olorire which made her got popular. She has acted in several movies in English and Yoruba since she started acting.[6][7]
Personal life
editSola Kosoko is one of the daughters of Jide Kosoko. She is married to Abiodun Abinna and they have two daughters (Oluwasindara and Oluwasikemi) and a son (Oluwasire).
Awards and nominations
edit- City people award nominations
Selected filmography
edit- Ola Abata (1999)
- Oko Irese (2000)
- Omo Olorire (2003) as Enitan
- Oko Irese
- Omo Bishop (2005)
- Eje Adegbenro 2 (2006) as Akowe Adegbenro
- Onitemi (2007)
- Láròdá òjò (2008) as Shade
- Apaadi (2009)
- Eti Keta (2011) as Ifeoma
- Oloruka (2017)[8]
- Oga (2017) as Demi's Friend
- Palace (2018)
- Ainiwa (2021) as Sindara
- Shadow Parties (2021) as Asabi
- Jemila
- Valley Between
- Roses and Thorns[9]
References
edit- ^ "Photo News: Jide's Daughter ,Sola Kosoko Marries In Style". Daily Post Nigeria. 15 January 2012. Retrieved 27 July 2022.
- ^ a b Slickson. "Celebrity Birthday: Sola Kosoko is a year Older". slickson.com.
- ^ "How my father's name saved us from armed robbery attack– Sola Kosoko". Vanguard News. 12 November 2016. Retrieved 26 February 2022.
- ^ "Film and Video Censors Board Boss Urge Youths to Tap into Nollywood – THISDAYLIVE". www.thisdaylive.com. Retrieved 25 July 2022.
- ^ "How dad lured me into acting –Sola Kosoko". The Sun Nigeria. 28 August 2016. Retrieved 27 July 2022.
- ^ "Latest Nigeria news update". The Nation Newspaper. 7 October 2021. Retrieved 27 July 2022.
- ^ "Sola Kosoko". IBakaTV.
- ^ Izuzu, Chibumga (30 August 2017). "Watch Odunlade Adekola, Sola Kosoko in new movie". Pulse Nigeria. Retrieved 27 July 2022.
- ^ "'I want to exceed my father's success,' says Sola Kosoko". Encomium Magazine. 23 December 2015. Retrieved 27 July 2022.