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 edit
Kosoko holds a bachelor's degree in Sociology from Olabisi Onabanjo University.[5]
Career edit
Kosoko 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 both in English and Yoruba since she started acting.[6][7]
Personal life edit
Sola Kosoko is one of the daughters of Jide Kosoko. She is married to Abiodun Abinna and they both have two daughters (Oluwasindara and Oluwasikemi) and a son (Oluwasire).
Awards and nominations edit
- City people award nominations
Selected filmography edit
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.