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Temitope Solaja

Temitope Solaja is a Nigerian film actress, screenwriter and film producer.

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Temitope Solaja
Born (1992-02-14) 14 February 1992
Other nameStar Girl1
Citizenship Nigeria
Alma materTai Solarin University of Education
OccupationFilm actress

Temitope Solaja (Listenⓘ; born 14 February 1992) is a Nigerian film actress, screenwriter and film producer.2

Early life and education

Solaja is the first child of her parents and a native of Sagamu, Ogun State. She holds a bachelor's degree in mass communication from Tai Solarin University of Education.3

Career

In 2008, Solaja got her first acting role in the film Bamitale. Opolo, produced by Sola Akintunde Lagata, brought her into the limelight because of her sub-lead role in 2009.4 In 2015, she wrote and produced her own film Aruga, in which she also starred alongside Antar Laniyan and Sunkanmi Omobolanle.5

In 2017, she was nominated for Best Actress in a Leading Role (Yoruba) at the Best of Nollywood Awards.6

Filmography

  • Bamitale
  • Opolo
  • Idemu Ojo kan
  • The Antique (2014)
  • Adajo Aiye
  • Kudi Klepto
  • Bella (2015)
  • Firepemi
  • Aruga (2015)
  • Darasimi
  • Awelewa
  • Orente
  • Juba7
  • Aromimawe (2016) as Kofo
  • Your Wife is My Slut (2017)
  • Kesari (2018) as Shade
  • Adebimpe Omo Oba (2019) as Feyisara
  • The Wrong Turn (2019) as Bimpe
  • Lucifer (2019)
  • 77 Bullets8 (2019) as Susan's gang
  • Kadara (2022) as Titi

Awards and nominations

Year Award Category Work Result Ref
2015 Best of Nollywood Awards Best Supporting Actress (Yoruba) Bella Nominated 910
2017 Best Actress in a Leading Role (Yoruba) Ashabi Akata Nominated
References

References

  1. "ICYMI: I can date, marry a fan –Temitope Solaja - Punch Newspapers". The Punch. February 22, 2020. Retrieved August 3, 2022.
  2. "BuzzNigeria.com". Retrieved 2024-06-29.
  3. Oluwafunmilayo, Akinpelu (September 14, 2018). "Actress Temitope Solaja expresses gratitude as she buys new car". Legit.ng. Retrieved August 3, 2022.
  4. "4 top up and coming Yoruba actresses: Temitope Solaj". Encomium Magazine. August 3, 2022. Retrieved August 3, 2022.
  5. Bada, Gbenga (May 30, 2015). "Watch Antar Laniyan, Biodun Okeowo, others in new Yoruba movie". Pulse Nigeria. Archived from the original on August 3, 2022. Retrieved August 3, 2022.
  6. Augoye, Jayne (September 12, 2017). "Omotola Jalade-Ekeinde, Mercy Aigbe, Alexx Ekubo top BON Awards nominee list". Premium Times. Retrieved August 3, 2022.
  7. THISDAYLIVE, Home - (October 16, 2020). "Funmiade Bank-Anthony Explains new Movie". This Day. Retrieved August 3, 2022.
  8. Bada, Gbenga (December 19, 2019). "Mercy Aigbe completes work new film, '77 Bullets'". Pulse Nigeria. Retrieved August 3, 2022.
  9. Lawal, Fuad (December 14, 2015). "See full list of winners". Pulse Nigeria. Retrieved August 3, 2022.
  10. Izuzu, Chibumga (October 26, 2015). "Nse Ikpe-Etim, Stephanie Linus, Hilda Dokubo, Ini Edo, Iyabo Ojo battle for 'Best Actress'". Pulse Nigeria. Archived from the original on August 3, 2022. Retrieved August 3, 2022.