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Madam Kofo

Kofoworola Abiola Atanda is a veteran Nigerian actress popularly known by the moniker Madam Kofo for her role in the soap opera, Second Chance where she became popular for her signature headgear.

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Madam Kofo
Born
Kofoworola Abiola Atanda
CitizenshipNigerian
OccupationActress
Notable workThe Campus Queen
AwardsSpecial Recognition award at 2021 Best of Nollywood awards.

Kofoworola Abiola Atanda is a veteran Nigerian actress popularly known by the moniker Madam Kofo for her role in the soap opera, Second Chance where she became popular for her signature headgear.123

Career

Madam Kofo started her career acting in stage productions by Hubert Ogunde3 and disclosed that her highest earning in her prime was ₦10.24

In 1991, she produced a film titled Otu Omo which featured King Sunny Ade.5 She was awarded the special recognition award at 2021 Best of Nollywood awards.26

Filmography

References

References

  1. Obioha, Vanessa (2019-03-31). "Where Are They Now?". This Day. Retrieved 2022-05-08.
  2. "Bon Awards: Late Chico Ejiro, Madam Kofo for Special Recognition". Premium Times. 2021-11-15. Retrieved 2022-05-08.
  3. Kehinde, Seye (2018-09-03). "How I Started Acting On Stage 51 Years Ago - Madam KOFO". City People Magazine. Retrieved 2022-05-08.
  4. "The highest acting fee I got in my prime was N10 - Madam Kofo". The Nation. Lagos, Nigeria. 2022-02-16. Retrieved 2022-05-08.
  5. People in the News, 1900-1999: A Survey of Nigerians of the 20th Century. Independent Communications Limited. 2000. ISBN 978-978-32284-0-5.
  6. Obioha, Vanessa (2021-11-12). "Why BON Awards is Honouring Madam Kofo, Chico Ejiro". This Day. Retrieved 2022-05-08.
  7. Film & Video. Nigerian Film Corporation. 1997.