In a recent exclusive interview, renowned Nollywood actress Sola Sobowale opened up about her personal beliefs, her career break, and her daughter’s wedding.
The veteran actress expressed gratitude to God for the beautiful celebration, sharing joyful moments from her daughter’s nuptials.
Despite taking time off to prioritize her family, Sola Sobowale thanked her fans and the media for their support, which has kept her presence strong in the industry.
The actress asserts that acting is her true calling and that she cannot imagine herself in any other profession.
The seasoned actress, celebrated for her role in Anikulapo, reflected on her daughter’s recent wedding, her journey in the film industry, and her deep-rooted passion for acting.
Sobowale made headlines recently after joyfully announcing her daughter’s marriage to fans and colleagues.
Having held a prominent place in Nigeria’s film industry for decades, she took to Instagram to share heartfelt photos from the ceremony, drawing an outpouring of congratulations from fans and fellow industry professionals.
In her interview, Sobowale expressed heartfelt gratitude to God for the successful wedding celebration and reflected on her journey in the industry.
She acknowledged the unwavering support from her fans and the media, which kept her in the spotlight even as she took a brief hiatus to focus on her family.
Sobowale emphasized that her decision to step back was rooted in her commitment to motherhood, though her passion for acting has never wavered.
The actress also reaffirmed her 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 colourful, we are 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.