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Sola Kosoko, otherwise known as Sola Kosoko-Abina (born 7 January 1980), is a Nigerian film actress and film director known for Láròdá òjò. She is the daughter of
Jide Kosoko Jide Kosoko (born 12 January 1954) is a Nigerian actor, director and producer. He was born into a royal family, hence his traditional title of prince or "omoba" in the Yoruba language. Early life Prince Jide Kosoko was born in Lagos on the ...
. 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.


Education

Kosoko holds a bachelor's degree in Sociology from
Olabisi Onabanjo University Olabisi Onabanjo University, Ago-Iwoye is a state owned and operated university located in Ago-Iwoye, Ogun State, Nigeria. The university was founded on 7 July 1982 as Ogun State University (OSU) and was renamed Olabisi Onabanjo University on 2 ...
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Career

Kosoko began her acting career professionally in 1999 where she featured in a movie titled ''Ola Abata'' produced by his father;
Jide Kosoko Jide Kosoko (born 12 January 1954) is a Nigerian actor, director and producer. He was born into a royal family, hence his traditional title of prince or "omoba" in the Yoruba language. Early life Prince Jide Kosoko was born in Lagos on the ...
. 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.


Personal life

Sola Kosoko is one of the daughters of
Jide Kosoko Jide Kosoko (born 12 January 1954) is a Nigerian actor, director and producer. He was born into a royal family, hence his traditional title of prince or "omoba" in the Yoruba language. Early life Prince Jide Kosoko was born in Lagos on the ...
. She is married to Abiodun Abinna and they both have two daughters (Oluwasindara and Oluwasikemi) together.


Awards and nominations

*City people award nominations


Selected filmography

*''Ola Abata'' (1999) *''Oko Irese'' (2000) *''Omo Olorire'' (2001) *''Oko Irese'' *''Omo Bishop'' (2005) *''Eje Adegbenro 2'' (2006) *''Láròdá òjò'' (2008) *''Oloruka'' (2017) *''Palace'' (2018) *''Shadow Parties'' (2020) *''Jemila'' *''Valley Between'' *''Roses and Thorns''


References

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