Nollywood Veteran Sola Sobowale Sets the Record Straight on Past Rumors in Live Chat

A veteran in Nigeria‘s Nollywood industry, Sola Sobowale, illuminated the shadowy rumors swarming around her alleged detention for drug trafficking in Saudi Arabia during a recent interactive session.

Reflecting on her departure from Nigeria to the United Kingdom, the 58-year-old actress recounted the slew of disparaging tales that circulated about her, with some even speculating her demise in the Middle Eastern nation.

Sobowale revealed these anecdotes during a live conversation on the ‘Teju Baby Face Show’ where she discussed how relentless negative press, including reports of her demise, failed to shake her resolve, emphasizing her peace with God as the paramount factor.

Recalling the period she spent in the UK, she reminisced about the sensationalized stories that painted her descent into obscurity, especially when unfounded narratives speculated her involvement in mundane activities like serving food at her sister’s London eatery.

She narrated amusing incidents where her name was dragged through the mud, with tabloids depicting her as reduced to menial roles like working as a cleaner or serving traditional Nigerian meals at her sister’s restaurant, drawing chuckles at the far-fetched misrepresentations.

The veteran actress humorously debunked the most ludicrous claim that alleged her demise in Saudi Arabia due to drug trafficking, with fabricated details of amputations and a faux heroic stand, vehemently denying any association with such a scandalous narrative.

Dispelling the misguided reports upon her return to Nigeria, Sobowale, who hails from Ondo State, clarified the falsity of the Saudi accusations, expressing her astonishment at the fictional tales that had circulated about her.

Reflecting on her parents’ care and support, she stressed the importance of familial bonds and recounted how they influenced her upbringing and sense of identity, emphasizing the significance of parental involvement in shaping children’s lives.

After a hiatus from the spotlight, Sola Sobowale resurfaced to reclaim her acting career, spurred by her children’s unwavering support and belief in her talent, characterizing her return to Nigeria in 2016 as a pivotal moment that reignited her passion for the craft.

Her resurgence on the acting scene with projects like ‘King of Boys‘ and ‘The Wedding Party’ underscored her enduring relevance and talent in Nigeria’s vibrant entertainment industry, reaffirming her status as a revered figure in Nollywood.