SOLA SOBOWALE HAILS AND APPRECIATES ADEBAYO BELLO
ENTERTAINMENT - Posted on: 2nd Jul. 2025 at 2:20AM
Veteran actress Sola Sobowale brought an emotional moment to the fore at the premiere of Her Excellency, a new film by Nollywood icon Adebayo Salami, popularly known as Oga Bello. The event, held on Sunday, June 29, celebrated Salami’s 60th year in the Nigerian film industry.
Taking to the stage after the screening, Sobowale publicly went down on her knees in a heartfelt gesture of appreciation to the legendary actor, crediting him for shaping her career and that of many others.
“God used him to take me where I am today,” she said, visibly moved. “I have never done this in my life, but I’m going to do it today. Ese modupe. I am very grateful from the bottom of my heart. You didn’t just touch me, but many others—young and old, male and female. You are a selfless man.”
Sobowale praised Salami’s generosity, mentorship, and influence in the industry, also acknowledging his wife for the unwavering support that helped sustain his career. “Mama Wale, you supported him, and that’s why he is standing the way he is today. You will enjoy the fruit of your labour,” she added.
The emotional tribute was shared on Instagram by Salami’s son and fellow actor, Femi Adebayo. In his post, he described the moment as “a salute to decades of selfless dedication,” noting that his father’s legacy goes far beyond acting—he has mentored and nurtured generations of Nollywood talents.
Her Excellency, which officially hits cinemas on Friday, July 4, features a star-studded cast including Femi Adebayo, Sola Sobowale, Odunlade Adekola, Faithia Williams, Yemi Solade, Bimbo Ademoye, Aisha Lawal, Bukunmi Adebowale, Jide Kosoko, and Muyiwa Ademola. The film is being hailed as a fitting tribute to Oga Bello’s enduring legacy in Nollywood.
Veteran actress Sola Sobowale brought an emotional moment to the fore at the premiere of Her Excellency, a new film by Nollywood icon Adebayo Salami, popularly known as Oga Bello. The event, held on Sunday, June 29, celebrated Salami’s 60th year in the Nigerian film industry.Taking to the stage after the screening, Sobowale publicly went down on her knees in a heartfelt gesture of appreciation to the legendary actor, crediting him for shaping her career and that of many others.
“God used him to take me where I am today,” she said, visibly moved. “I have never done this in my life, but I’m going to do it today. Ese modupe. I am very grateful from the bottom of my heart. You didn’t just touch me, but many others—young and old, male and female. You are a selfless man.”
Sobowale praised Salami’s generosity, mentorship, and influence in the industry, also acknowledging his wife for the unwavering support that helped sustain his career. “Mama Wale, you supported him, and that’s why he is standing the way he is today. You will enjoy the fruit of your labour,” she added.
The emotional tribute was shared on Instagram by Salami’s son and fellow actor, Femi Adebayo. In his post, he described the moment as “a salute to decades of selfless dedication,” noting that his father’s legacy goes far beyond acting—he has mentored and nurtured generations of Nollywood talents.
Her Excellency, which officially hits cinemas on Friday, July 4, features a star-studded cast including Femi Adebayo, Sola Sobowale, Odunlade Adekola, Faithia Williams, Yemi Solade, Bimbo Ademoye, Aisha Lawal, Bukunmi Adebowale, Jide Kosoko, and Muyiwa Ademola. The film is being hailed as a fitting tribute to Oga Bello’s enduring legacy in Nollywood.
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