Who Is Temitope Solaja and Does She Have a Husband?

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Temitope happens to be among the many actresses whose present career was a passion nursed since their early years. The Yoruba actress would recall herself mimicking most of her favorite actresses, and even while growing up, she hoped to become a movie star someday.

Her dreams came to fruition when in her first year at the Univesity, she was introduced to a well-applauded Yoruba movie actor, producer, and MC, Afeez Eniola, who was at the University to shoot his movie, “Bamitale.” Bamitale became the stepping stone Solaja needed to join the Nigerian movie industry. However, she credits “Okpolo,” another Yoruba movie, for bringing her to the limelight. The 2009 movie, which also starred other Yoruba actors like Mercy Aigbe, and Funmi Emmanuel Muyideen Oladapo, was produced by Sola Adetunde.

Though largely considered a Yoruba actress, Tope has also appeared in a couple of English-speaking movies. One such movie is the 2015 movie Bella Bella which was written and produced by Tayo Sobola and featured other stars like Yemi Blaq, Bukola Ajayi, and Biodun Okeowo, among a host of others.  

Temitope Solaja’s Career As a Movie Producer

Temitope Solaja has played several roles in movies and has produced quite a number of them. The very first movie she is known to produce is titled Aruga. The 2015 movie, which was shot around the Ajah area in Lagos state, Nigeria, starred actors like Biodun Okeowo, Antar Laniyan, and Kayode Olaiya (Aderupoko), among many others.

She also played a vital role in the production of popular Yoruba movies Orente and Empire. She also produced the popular Yoruba Movie Ashebi Akata, which was directed by Ibrahim Yekini and featured stars like Jumoke George, Bimbo Oshin, and Niyi Johnson.

Solaja’s successes in the movie industry have no doubt earned her deserving fame and wealth she currently enjoys. Though not yet a recipient of any award as of the time of writing this piece, Temitope Solaja was nominated for the 2015 and 2017 Best of Nollywood Awards for Best Supporting Actress and Best Actress in a Leading Role, respectively.

Aside from her budding acting career, Solaja is also a successful businesswoman. She owns a fashion store named Star Girl that deals with selected ladies’ wear and Human hair. She is also among the famous socialites making money so much income from endorsing product brands.