Sophie Alakija is a Nigerian actress and model of Lebanese and Efik ancestry. She was born in the Nigerian city of Lagos. Sophie is well-known in Nigeria and Africa for her performances in the viral films Halit and Assistant Madams. She also appeared in Wizkid’s debut music video, “Holla at your boy.”
Early Life
Sophie Alakija was born into an Islamic family on February 7, 1985. Sophie is a woman of 36 years old. She was born and spent her childhood in Lagos. Her parents are Nigerians from Cross River State and Lebanese. Sophie Alakija was born Sophie Rammal and married Wale Alakija on March 27, 2016. The couple is the parents of two children.
Career
Sophie Alakija’s career began when she appeared in Wizkid’s Holla At Your Boy music video, a Nigerian music superstar. She has always wanted to be an actress since she was a child. Sophie has always shown talent and professionalism in the films she has appeared in, such as “Drawing Strands,” “Getting Over Him,” and “Small Chops.” She has also appeared in the popular television series “Assistant Madams,” as well as several major hit movies in Nigeria.
Sophie appeared in “Getting Over Him” alongside Desmond Elliot, Majid Michel, Deyemi Okanlawon, Olive Emodi, and Matilda Obaseki. Sophie Alakija is a well-known model.
Sophie appeared in the 2017 television series Scandals. The Scandal series is a film collaboration between Ghanaians and Nigerians in which Sophie played a major role.
Personal Life
Wizkid and Sophie Relationship
Wizkid’s ex-girlfriend is Sophie Alakija. The years they dated and when they split up are unknown. Wizkid and Sophie Alakija were so in love that Wizkid included her in his song’s video. Wizkid and Alakija’s relationship ended abruptly, with no explanation provided.
Marital Life
Sophie Alakija married Wale Alakija, the son of one of Africa’s wealthiest women, Folorunsho Alakija, on March 27, 2016 in Surulere, Lagos. They were blessed with two children before splitting up in 2020.
Accident
Her family was engaged in an automobile accident in which their vehicle collided with an oncoming vehicle, but thanks to God, no one was injured.
Movies & TV Series
| Year | Film | Role | Genre |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | My Village People | Comedy | |
| 2019 | Scandals | Actress: Altine | TV series |
| 2019 | Halita | Actress: Altine | TV series |
| 2020 | Assistant Madams | Actress: Tamara | TV series |
| 2021 | Gone | Actress: Zainab | Movie |
Net Worth
Sophie Alakija’s net worth is estimated to be $100,000. Although, she has not been listed on Forbes.
