In a recent exclusive interview, well-known Nollywood actress Sola Sobowale discussed her personal convictions, professional break, and daughter’s wedding.
Veteran actress Sola Sobowale thanks God for the wonderful wedding by sharing happy moments from her daughter’s nuptials.
Despite taking a pause to focus on her family, Sola Sobowale acknowledges the support of fans and the media for keeping her relevant in the profession.
The actress claims that she cannot envision pursuing any other career and that acting is her true calling.
The movie veteran, known for her role in Anikulapo, discussed her daughter’s recent wedding, her journey in the film industry, and her enduring passion for acting.
Sobowale made headlines a few weeks ago when she joyfully shared the news of her daughter’s marriage with her fans and colleagues.
The actress, who has maintained a top spot in the Nigerian movie industry for decades, took to Instagram to celebrate the event, sharing heartwarming photos of the ceremony with her followers.
Her announcement was met with an outpouring of congratulations from fans and industry colleagues.
In her interview, Sobowale expressed deep gratitude to God for the success of the wedding and reflected on her career journey.
She acknowledged the unwavering support of her fans and the media, which helped keep her relevant in the industry despite taking a brief hiatus to focus on her family.
Sobowale emphasized that her decision to step back from acting was driven by her dedication to being a mother, but her love for the craft has always remained strong.
The actress also shared her unwavering belief that acting is her true calling.
“To God be the glory, I keep saying God ordained me for a particular purpose which is to put smiles on people’s faces, I don’t see myself doing another job than putting smiles on people’s faces. If I am not going to be a doctor, I will be a preacher or a teacher or an entertainer. Everything I have touched I have been there. It God’s grace and you people, you made me relevant because you are supporting me. I am just starting. The sky is my beginning,” she said.
In addition to her career, Sobowale proudly spoke about her African heritage, particularly her Yoruba roots.
She described herself as an ‘unrootable’ tree, expressing love for Nigerian culture and language.
“The media can’t spoil my name. I am a typical African woman, Yoruba, we have culture, we are colorful, we are beautiful, I don’t have to borrow another person’s language. I want to showcase Nigeria in my own language and dialect. What God has planted no one can uproot; God planted me, and I can’t be uprooted,” she added.