Have you ever wondered how the glitz and glamour of the silver screen can sometimes cast a shadow over reality. That exactly what happened to renowned actress Sola Sobowale. Let’s embark on a journey to unravel this intriguing story. Ot all started when rumors began to spread around the internet. Whispers of Sobowale’s arrest and even death in Saudi Arabia began to circulate; causing a wave of shock and concern among her fans and peers. The details where hazy, the source of these rumors, unknown.
Sola Sobowale, a household name in the Nollywood industry known for her vivacious character and memorable performances, suddenly found herself at the center of a controversy. Her alleged arrest and death became a hot topic with speculations running rampant.
The 58-year-old actress addressed the rumors during a live chat on the ‘Teju Baby Face Show’ on Tuesday.
Sola Sobowale recalled that when she left Nigeria for the United Kingdom, numerous negative reports were published about her, including claims that she was killed in Saudi Arabia for drug trafficking. She stated that the rumors did not bother her, emphasizing that she was at peace with God.
The actress also remembered how her name was dragged through the mud when reports emerged that she was selling food in a London restaurant owned by her older sister, Kike Oyelami. Sola Sobowale, however, clarified that she would often help her sister at the restaurant during her free time, leading to the misleading reports.
Sola Sobowale expressed that the most hurtful lie was the claim that she was arrested and killed in Saudi Arabia for drug trafficking. She sarcastically recounted the false story, stating that she was supposedly arrested, had her limbs amputated, and was eventually killed.
The actress, known for her versatility in movie roles, emphasised that she never knew where Saudi Arabia was on the map and had never been there.
