Sophie Alakija
Sophie Alakija | |
|---|---|
| Born | Sophie Rammal 7 February 1994 |
| Nationality | Nigerian |
| Occupation | Nollywood Actress |
| Years active | 2010–present |
| Spouse | Wale Alakija (2010–2019) |
| Children | 2 |
| Relatives | Jay Rammal (brother) |
Sophie Rammal Alakija (born: 7 February 1994), is an actress in Nigerian cinema. She is most notable for the roles in Halita and Assistant Madams.
Personal life
Alakija was born on 7 February 1994 to an Islamic family who are Efik (a tribe in cross-state Calabar) with a Lebanese descent.[1] Her brother, Jay Rammal is also a popular actor.
Sophie used to date famed Nigerian Afrobeats artist Wizkid for long time from 2010 to 2016.[2]
In 2016, she married to Wale Alakija, son of the richest Black women in the world: Folorunso Alakija.[3] The wedding was celebrated on 27 March 2016 in Surulere, Lagos. The couple has two sons.[1] However, in 2020, reports announced that Sophie allegedly abandoned her husband and two children to have her ‘baby girl’ lifestyle back.[4]
Career
At the age of 16, she featured in the Holla At your boy music video of her ex-boyfriend Wizkid as the lead dancer in the year 2010.[3]
She has acted several popular films including: Drawing Strands, Getting over him, and Small Chops.[5]. In 2017, she acted in the TV series Scandals, which is a collaboration between Ghana and Nigeria.[6] In 2019, she acted in the TV series Halita and then in the TV series Assistant Madams and Timini Egbuson's Muslim wife in 2020.[7]
Filmography
| Year | Film | Role | Genre | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | Scandals | Actress: Altine | TV Series | |
| 2019 | Halita | Actress: Altine | TV Series | |
| 2020 | Assistant Madams | Actress: Tamara | TV Series |
References
- ^ a b "Get into the life of Sophie Alakija, daughter in law to the richest Black woman in the world". lipstickalley. Retrieved 11 October 2020.
- ^ "Sophie Alakija warns Nigerians to stop calling her Wizkid's ex-girlfriend". lailasnews. Retrieved 11 October 2020.
- ^ a b "Shock As Actress, Sophie Alakija's Marriage To Nigeria's Richest Woman's Son, Wale Alakija Crashes". newdiplomatng. Retrieved 11 October 2020.
- ^ "Wizkid's Ex, Sophia, Allegedly Abandoned Her Husband And Two Kids To Live Her Party Lifestyle". ghgossip. Retrieved 11 October 2020.
- ^ "Sophie Alakija Is An Absolute Delight". eavenuetoday. Retrieved 11 October 2020.
- ^ "Ghana meets Nigeria! Ramsey Nouah, Sophie Alakija to star in New TV Series "Scandals"". bellanaija. Retrieved 11 October 2020.
- ^ "7 Things You Probably Didn't Know About Stunning Model & Actress, Sophie Alakija". blueink. Retrieved 11 October 2020.
External links
- Sophie Alakija at IMDb
- Actress Sophie Alakija’s 4-Year-Old Marriage Reportedly Hits Rock Bottom
- Can You Believe She Is A Mother Of Two: See Recent Photos Of Wizkid’s Ex-Girlfriend Sophie Alakija
- Wizkid’s Ex, Sophia, allegedly abandons her marriage for wild party life
- Ex-girlfriend of Wizkid, Sophie Alakija ‘s marriage is said to have crashed
- Nollywood Actress Sophie Alakija Celebrates Husband, Wale Alakija On His Birthday