Biography
Sotayo Sobola (born December 28, 1985), commonly known as Tayo Sobola, is a Nigerian model, actress and dancer.
She is also an award-winning fashion entrepreneur, brand ambassador, influencer and philanthropist.
Tayo Sobola is one of the most powerful actresses in the Nigerian film industry. Sotayo Sobola is a gorgeous light-skinned actress who is well known in the Yoruba film industry, although she started her career as an actress in the British film industry before moving to the Yoruba film industry.
Nigerian actress
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| Full name: | Sotayo Sobola |
| Stage name: | Tayo Sobola, Sotayo Ogaga |
| Born: | December 28, 1985 (age 38) |
| Place of birth: | Ogun State, Nigeria |
| State of origin: | Ogun State |
| Nationality: | Nigerian |
| Height: | Do not have |
| Parents: | Alhaja Bakare |
| Siblings: | Prince Sobola |
| Husband • Spouse: | Kayode Peters |
| Boyfriend • Partner: | MC Oluomo (rum.) |
| The children: | Do not have |
| Job: | Actress • Television Personality |
| Net worth: | $400,000 – $1,000,000 |
Early life
Tayo Sobola was born to the late Mr. and Mrs. Sobola. Although both of her parents were born late, she was raised by a Christian father and a Muslim mother. She was born on December 28, 1985 in Ogun State, Nigeria.
She was also raised in a polygamous household. Prince Sobola is her younger sister, who people believe is Sotayo Sobola’s twin sister because they look so much alike. Her mother’s name is Alhaja Bakare.
The actress also revealed that, besides God, her mother is the most important person in her life, claiming that her strictness has pushed her to become more disciplined and focused.
Tayo Sobola also believes that her mother’s strictness with her when she was young helped her mature.
Awards & Nominations
- Tayo Sobola Named Best New Yoruba Actress of the Year at the 2015 City People’s Entertainment Awards
- She was also nominated for Most Promising Actress of the Year at the same event.
Personal life
Tayo Sobola is a married woman. The actress shared wedding photos and videos to celebrate her wedding anniversary with her husband, although she did not show the photos to her husband for his privacy. She is married to Kayode Peters.
Sotayo Sobola has a beautiful tattoo on her left arm and leg, but the actress has not revealed what the tattoo symbolizes. She was rumored to be dating MC Oluomo. She has no children.
Education
Sotayo Sobola went to Lagos State for her primary and secondary education. She obtained her Diploma in Law from Lagos State University.
After completing her primary and secondary education, she went to Olabisi Onabanjo University to obtain a Bachelor of Public Administration.
Tayo Sobola has remained active and influential in the film industry since graduating.
Career
Sotayo Sobola started her career as a model in the entertainment industry. She also worked as a radio announcer and in music videos. She eventually settled down to start acting in English films before moving on to Yoruba films, but now works in both genres.
Tayo Sobola says that because she is more fluent in English, she appears more in English Nollywood movies than in Yoruba movies.
Since her debut, she has starred in many movies. Moremi, Corper Jide, Idakeji Ife, Egan, Bella and Arewa Onijogbon are just some of her movies. She is also a film producer who has produced several hit movies like Moremi and Corper Jide.
Sotayo Sobola recently released her film Corper Jide, which has received rave reviews. Surprisingly, the actress admitted that her experience of sexual harassment was the catalyst for her to produce the film. She described the film as one of her most challenging films to date, in which she played an unconventional role. She had to change almost everything to get the result.
Tayo Sobola is a business owner. Clean Stitches, a clothing company she founded in 2018, is her brainchild. She also sells cosmetics and has an online store where she sells her merchandise. Lip Stain, a unique colored lipstick, is one of her most popular products.
Social media
Sotayo Sobola is active on Instagram and Twitter. She has a huge fan base and her handle is @SotayoSobola.
Net worth
Sotayo Tayo Sobola has an estimated net worth of $400,000 to $1,000,000.
