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Sophie Alakija
Alakija in 2019
Born	Sophie Rammal (1993-02-08) 8 February 1993 (age 31) Lagos, Nigeria
Nationality	Nigerian
Occupation	Actress
Years active	2010–present
Spouse	Wale Alakija ​ ​(m. 2016; div. 2020)​
Children	2

Sophie Rammal (born 8 February 1993) popularly known as Sophie Alakija, is a Nigerian actress and model who features in the Nigerian film industry.

Early life

Alakija was born into an Islamic family in Lagos state, southwestern Nigeria and grew up in Surulere. Her father is of Lebanese descent while her mother is Nigerian, specifically of Efik origin from Cross River State.

Career

Alakija featured in the Holla at your boy music video of Nigerian music superstar Wizkid as the lead dancer in 2010.

She has acted in several films, including Drawing Strands, Getting over him, and Small Chops. In 2017, she acted in the TV series Scandals, which is a collaboration between Ghana and Nigeria. In 2019, she acted in the TV series Halita and then in the TV series Assistant Madams. She also starred in Timini Egbuson's Muslim Wife in 2020 and My Village People in 2021.

Personal life

On 27 March 2016, she married Wale Alakija in a low-key Islamic traditional wedding. During their four-year marriage, which ended in 2020, they had two children: Aydin (born 15 February 2016) and Caliph (born 13 February 2018).

She is also known for her preference for wearing her natural hair on set.

Filmography

References

1. ^ Simwa, Adrianna (15 February 2021). "This will make you fall in love with Sophie Rammal". Legit.ng - Nigeria news. Retrieved 5 December 2024.
2. ^ Awonuga, Oyinlola (20 May 2020). "Shock As Sophie Alakija's Marriage To Nigeria's Richest Woman's Son, Wale Alakija Crashes". The New Diplomat. Retrieved 11 October 2020.
3. "Sophie Alakija Is An Absolute Delight". eavenuetoday. Retrieved 11 October 2020.
4. "Ghana meets Nigeria! Ramsey Nouah, Sophie Alakija to star in New TV Series "Scandals"". bellanaija. 11 July 2017. Retrieved 11 October 2020.
5. "7 Things You Probably Didn't Know About Stunning Model & Actress, Sophie Alakija". blueink. Retrieved 11 October 2020.
6. "My Village People - Google Search". www.google.com. Retrieved 12 June 2022.
7. Thandiubani (11 December 2023). "Team Natural Hair - Sophie Alakija Shows Off Natural Hair in Cheeky Post After Khloe Condemned Women with Natural Hair (Photos)". Tori.ng. Retrieved 5 December 2024.
8. Esho, Abay (16 March 2017), A Time to Heal (Drama), Sophie Alakija, Segun Arinze, Jennifer Eliogu, Denziot Pictures, retrieved 24 November 2023
9. Oriahi, Daniel, In Our Trap (Drama), Bimbo Ademoye, Ijeoma Grace Agu, Bimbo Akintola, House 5 Production, retrieved 24 November 2023
10. Elliot, Desmond (22 June 2017), Ordinary People (Drama), Victor Adebusoye, Isabella Akahomem, Ifeanyi Akogo, Denziot Pictures, Rok Studios, retrieved 24 November 2023
11. Elliot, Desmond (22 September 2017), The Silver Spoon (Drama), Ayo Adesanya Hassan, Sophie Alakija, Anita Odia Caroline, AKeyss Productions, Keyss Productions, retrieved 24 November 2023
12. Oriahi, Daniel (14 October 2017), A Case of Free Will (Comedy), Ijeoma Grace Agu, Sophie Alakija, Moyo Lawal, House 5 Production, Rok Studios, retrieved 24 November 2023
13. Prosper, Henry, 7 Days in a Coma (Drama), Innocent Abah, Sophie Alakija, Micheal Cyril, HP Media Entertainment, retrieved 24 November 2023
14. Elliot, Desmond (26 January 2018), Getting Over Him (Comedy, Romance), Bimbo Ademoye, Sophie Alakija, Olive Emodi, Closer Pictures, retrieved 24 November 2023
15. Yanga, Belinda Agedah, Love in a Time of Kekes (Romance), Bomi Adeyemi, Ijeoma Grace Agu, Sophie Alakija, House 5 Production, Rok Studios, retrieved 24 November 2023
16. Elliot, Desmond (23 June 2018), Orunsewa (Romance, Fantasy), Adunni Ade, Feyisayo Adelakum, Bimbo Ademoye, Denziot Pictures, Rok Studios, retrieved 24 November 2023
17. Yanga, Belinda Agedah (7 December 2018), Wo.Men Are Scum (Romance, Drama), Bimbo Ademoye, Ijeoma Grace Agu, Sophie Alakija, House 5 Production, Rok Studios, retrieved 24 November 2023
18. Ejuetami, Molebi, African Movie Channel Original Production - Make It or Break It (Drama), Sophie Alakija, Uzoamaka Aniunoh, Demi Banwo, African Movie Channel, retrieved 24 November 2023
19. Oku, Okechukwu (23 February 2019), The Intern (Drama), Sophie Alakija, Roxy Antak, Liebe Edem, Rok Studios, retrieved 24 November 2023
20. Aluko, Muyiwa (4 April 2019), Uncommon Events (Comedy), Sophie Alakija, Uzor Arukwe, Debby Felix, Rok Studios, retrieved 24 November 2023
21. Alake, Tope (19 April 2019), Rising Above (Comedy, Drama), Ayo Adesanya Hassan, Sophie Alakija, Joy Essang, retrieved 24 November 2023
22. Amuzuo, Amara Angel, Venom (Drama), Friday Abbah, Sophie Alakija, Henry Aloysius, Nitaria Intl. Concept, retrieved 24 November 2023
23. Atiya, Dimbo, Drawing Strength (Drama), Tracy Idonije Adebo, Kayode Aiyegbusi, Sophie Alakija, Etc, ITK, retrieved 24 November 2023
24. Peters, Robert (31 January 2020), Small Chops (Drama), Toyin Abraham, Omotunde Adebowale David, Lilian Chioma Agu, FlipScript Entertainment, retrieved 24 November 2023
25. Okoduwa, Best (14 February 2020), Muddled (Drama), Omolola Akinsanya, Sophie Alakija, Grace-Charis Bassey, FPF Productions, retrieved 24 November 2023
26. Karma on Ice (Action, Drama, Thriller), Efe Irele, Sophie Alakija, Emem Ufot, Setwerk Films Productions, 29 April 2020, retrieved 24 November 2023{{citation}}: CS1 maint: others (link)
27. Emelobe, Emeka Dibia (7 May 2020), Brown Skin Girl (Drama), Sophie Alakija, Fontánne Bassey, Kelvin Brouillette, Rok Studios, Royal Arts Academy, retrieved 24 November 2023
28. Okoduwa, Best, A Piece of Me (Drama, Romance), Sophie Alakija, Frederick Leonard, Chukwuemeka Maduka, Deasil Madux Productions, retrieved 24 November 2023
29. Elijah, Umanu (8 November 2020), Loud: Live Out Ur Dream (Drama, Musical), Tersy Akpata, Sophie Alakija, Abayomi Alvin, Ebawa Productions, retrieved 24 November 2023
30. Stephen, Biodun (27 November 2020), Introducing the Kujus (Comedy), Bisola Aiyeola, Femi Jacobs, Ronke Odusanya, Temple Motion Pictures, retrieved 24 November 2023
31. Ademinokan, Daniel (16 July 2021), Gone (Drama), Bimbo Ademoye, Jumoke Aderounmu, Ahmed Adio, Blue Pictures Entertainment, Léon Global Media, retrieved 24 November 2023
32. Elliot, Desmond (19 April 2021), Bouquet and Everything After (Comedy, Drama), Dorathy Akerele, Sophie Alakija, Ogbolu Bobby, Rok Studios, retrieved 24 November 2023
33. Nwogu, Precious (31 May 2021). "Watch the official trailer for 'My Village People'". Pulse Nigeria. Retrieved 8 June 2021.
34. Elliot, Desmond (20 April 2021), Addiction (Comedy, Romance), Chris Akwarandu, Sophie Alakija, Roxy Antak, Denziot Pictures, Rok Studios, retrieved 24 November 2023
35. Elliot, Desmond (22 September 2021), Love Tangled (Romance), Sophie Alakija, Segun Arinze, Edet Balodin, Denziot Studios Production, Rok Studios, retrieved 24 November 2023
36. Tough Love (Drama), Ayo Adesanya Hassan, Sophie Alakija, Uzor Arukwe, Nevada Bridge Productions, 22 October 2021, retrieved 24 November 2023{{citation}}: CS1 maint: others (link)
37. Eneng, Chris Eneaji (29 October 2021), Manifestation (Horror, Thriller), Baaj Adebule, Sophie Alakija, Misitura Asumo, Rok Studios, Setwerk Films Productions, retrieved 24 November 2023
38. Peters, Kayode, Isio (Drama), Sophie Alakija, Jessica Dougherty, Chris Iheuwa, KP Cypress, retrieved 24 November 2023
39. Sub sahara (Family), Adebiyi Adetola, Ebenezer Akachukwu, Sophie Alakija, comebackhomewemissyou, 25 January 2022, retrieved 24 November 2023{{citation}}: CS1 maint: others (link)
40. Apaa, Kevin Luther (28 January 2022), Dinner at My Place (Comedy, Romance), Bisola Aiyeola, Sophie Alakija, Gabriel Ameh, Duku Pictures, retrieved 24 November 2023
41. Arhawho, Prosper Edesiri; Miriyala, Arun (6 October 2022), Cake (Comedy, Romance, Thriller), Charlotte Levy, Tope Tedela, Ana Jimenez McMillan, Michelangelo Productions, Natives Filmworks, retrieved 24 November 2023
42. Oguamanam, Uduak Isong (27 March 2022), Beautiful People (Drama), Chioma Chukwuka Akpotha, Sophie Alakija, Clarion Chukwura-Abiola, Closer Pictures, retrieved 24 November 2023
43. Olaitan, Dare (24 June 2022), Ile Owo (Thriller), Bukunmi Adeaga-Ilori, Lani Adebayo, Ademola Adedoyin, Film Trybe, Singularity Media, retrieved 24 November 2023
44. Eneng, Chris Eneaji (11 July 2022), Treasury (Drama), Sophie Alakija, Uzor Arukwe, Abbey Awobimpe, Rok Studios, retrieved 24 November 2023
45. Kasum, Kayode (6 August 2022), Road to Spotlight (Short, Drama), Ifeanyi D. Akanegbu, Sophie Alakija, Fatima Lala Mohammed, Tecno, retrieved 24 November 2023
46. Ifeanyi, Okey (15 April 2023), One Night (Drama), Sophie Alakija, Juliet Emereole, Nini Mbonu, Elid-Vic Movies, retrieved 24 November 2023
47. Abinibi, James (21 April 2023), Maniac (Thriller), Dakore Akande, Sophie Alakija, Timini Egbuson, L.E.M Pictures, Larrium entertainment media, retrieved 24 November 2023
48. Stephen, Biodun (21 April 2023), The Kujus Again (Drama), Bimbo Ademoye, Boluwatife Aderogba, Folaremi Agunbiade, TMPL Motion Pictures, retrieved 24 November 2023
49. Taiwo, Shittu (9 June 2023), A Lot Like Love (Drama, Thriller), Gabriel Afolayan, Ivy Blessing Agbo, Sophie Alakija, Dee Dee Films, retrieved 24 November 2023
50. Ifeanyi, Okey (9 June 2023), Love Me Less (Drama), Sophie Alakija, Pretty Amadi, Toosweet Annan, Elid-Vic Movies, retrieved 24 November 2023
51. Eze, Chinneylove (4 August 2023), Boss Chic (Comedy, Romance), Akiremi Abidemi, Olu Deno Adebamowo, Sophie Alakija, ChinneyLove Eze Production, retrieved 24 November 2023
52. Obiora, Samuel (6 August 2023), Grow Together (Drama), Padita Agu, Rita Akogi, Sophie Alakija, Enjoyment Nolly TV, retrieved 24 November 2023
53. Lordtanner, Tolu (1 September 2023), A Young Time Ago (Drama), Omobola Akinde, Sophie Alakija, Favour Ayah, Lordtanner Studios, retrieved 24 November 2023
54. Michael, Olowajaiye (21 September 2023), Love Lies and Lasgidi (Romance), Sophie Alakija, Favour Modupe Ben, Esther Effiong, Black Thread Media, retrieved 24 November 2023

External links

• Sophie Alakija at IMDb

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