Dorcas Shola Fapson is a Nigerian actress, presenter, DJ and model. She is best known for her role as Sophie in the MTV series Shuga. She has also appeared in several Nollywood movies, including The Wedding Party, The Arbitration and Fifty.
Fapson is also a successful model and has worked with major brands such as Nike, L’Oreal and Cadbury. She has also made a name for herself as a DJ, performing at various events and festivals across Nigeria.
Fapson is known for his versatility and ability to take on a variety of roles on screen or behind the scenes. Her talent and hard work have made her one of the most sought after entertainers in Nigeria today.
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- Full name: Dorcas Shola Fapson
- Stage name: Dorcas Shola Fapson
- Nickname: Fapson
- Date of birth: January 4, 1991
- Age: 33 years old
- Place of birth: London
- Nationality: British Nigerian
- Profession: Actor, host, DJ and model
- Spouse: Skiibii (rum)
- Dating relationship
- Height: 1.68m
- Net worth: 1 million USD
Early life
Dorcas Shola Fapson was born on January 4, 1991 in London. Her parents are both Nigerian, but when she was two years old, her mother was deported to Nigeria. Fapson was raised by her father in London and attended a Catholic school. She is a good student and excels at school. She also enjoys performing and is a member of her school’s drama club.
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Fapson’s mother died when she was 14 years old. Fapson is going through a difficult time and she is struggling to cope with her loss. She turned to acting to express herself and began taking acting workshops.
After graduating from high school, Fapson went to New York to study acting at the American Academy of Dramatic Arts. In 2013, she graduated from the academy and returned to Nigeria to pursue an acting career.
Fapson’s first notable role was in the MTV television series Shuga. She plays Sophie, a young woman trying to cope with the rigors of growing up in a big city. Fapson’s performance on MTV Shuga received critical acclaim and multiple awards for her efforts.
Education
She studied at the United Missionary College in Ibadan, Oyo State and Wisdom Gate Secondary School in Ikeja, Lagos. She then studied criminology at the University of Bedfordshire in the United Kingdom. After graduating, Fapson went to New York City to study acting at the American Musical & Dramatic Academy.
Career
She began her career as a model, appearing in commercials for Nike, Coca-Cola and L’Oreal. In 2010, she made her debut in the film The Set Up. She subsequently appeared in several other films and television shows, including Shuga, Gidi Up and MTV’s Skinny Girl in Transit.
Fapson’s breakthrough performance occurred in the 2017 film Banana Island Ghost. The film was a critical and commercial success, and critics praised Fapson’s performance. Since then, she has starred in several blockbuster films, including My Wife & I, The Essence, Man of God and The Perfect Arrangement.
Fapson also works as a DJ. She started DJing in 2020 and has since played at several events in Nigeria and the UK. She is also a host, having hosted many MTV Base Africa shows.
In the Nigerian entertainment industry, Fapson is a rising talent. She is known for her ability to adapt and take on many different roles. She is also a vocal supporter of women’s rights, speaking out against sexual harassment and assault.
Awards & Nominations
Dorcas Shola Fapson has been nominated for the following awards:
- Africa Movie Academy Award for Best Actress in a Supporting Role for her role in “The Arbitration”
She has also been nominated for several other awards, including:
- Best Actress at the Africa Magic Viewers’ Choice Awards for her role in the movie “The Arbitration”.
- Best Supporting Actress at the City People Entertainment Awards for her role in the movie “The Arbitration”
- Best Actress in a Supporting Role at the Nigeria Entertainment Awards for her role in “The Arbitration”
- Best Actress at the Africa Magic Viewers’ Choice Awards for her role in the movie “Isoken”.
- Best Actress in a Supporting Role at the Africa Magic Viewers’ Choice Awards for her role in the movie “The Set Up.”
Social Media
- Instagram: @ms_dsf
- Twitter: @dsf_dorcas
- Facebook: Dorcas Shola Fapson
- LinkedIn: Dorcas Shola Fapson
Personal life
Fapson is a private person and does not reveal much about his life to the world. However, she was in a relationship with Nigerian rapper LAX Fapson and was the victim of a sexual assault in 2017. In an interview with Pulse Nigeria, she spoke out about the incident and questioned Her story aims to raise awareness about sexual assault in Nigeria.
Filming
This is Dorcas Shola Fapson’s movie:
- TV series Shuga – Sophie
- Fantasy television series about the Queen – The Queen
- Movie My Wife and I – Jumoke Fashanu
- Banana island ghost movie – Titi
- TV series Castle & Castle – Doshima
- Essence Movie – Lola
- Movie Man of God – Rekya
- Movie Perfect Arrangement- Sope-Bakare Kalejaiye
- Television series Capture – Victoria Bello
Fapson has also appeared in several music videos, including:
- Shake Body with Patoranking
- Pause bending by Davido
- Tekno’s Legbegbe
- That someone is Wizkid’s son
- Ojuelegba, by Wizkid
Net value
Dorcas Shola Fapson’s net worth is expected to be $1 million by 2023. She is a Nigerian model, actress, and singer. Her most famous roles were in the films “Man of God” and “My Wife & I”.
