Sophie Rammal Alakija is her real name, but widely and fondly called Sophie Alakija. She is a famous Nigerian-Lebanese actress and model who has featured in good number of Nollywood movies.
She was born on February 8 1985 in Surulere, Lagos State into an Islamic family. Her father was a Lebanese and mother a Nigerian, though her mother’s true origin identity is not known. Sophie has a dual citizenship of a Nigerian and a Lebanese.
Her Educational Background
Sophie had her primary and secondary education in Lagos respectively. Nothing more is known about her educational background.
Sophie Alakija’s Career
Sophie started off in the music industry as a dancer when she got featured by popular music artist, Wizkid in his 2010 hit song video, ‘Holla At Your Boy’.
She later on ventured into the movie industry in 2016, taking stunning roles in Nollywood movies. Her brilliant performances caught the heart of many and eventually became a force to reckon with in the movie industry.
Sophie has so far featured in several Nollywood movies and TV series including ‘The Silver Spoon’ in 2017 where she played the role of Ella, a spoilt but bright and hardworking daughter of a wealthy man, Henshaw. The movie had the cast of top Nollywood stars like Yvonne Jegede, Desmond Elliot, Wole Ojo and Enyinna Nwigwe.
Her other hit movies include, Getting Over Him, Assistant Madams, Small Chops, Brown Skin Girl, A Time To Heal, Drawing Strength, Skinny Girl In Transit, Flat Mates, Make It or Break It 2018, Halita 2019, Assistant Madams 2020, My Village People 2023, among many others.
The beautiful and highly talented actress and model has also worked with top Nollywood celebrities like Majid Michel, Matilda, Desmond Elliot, Olive Emodi, Obaseki and many others.
The on-screen diva’s outstanding performances have received wide recognitions and earned her endorsement deals with big brands like Remy Martin, Lipton and Hawaii Soap.
Her Personal Life
Sophie Alakija got married to Wale Alakija, the son of Folorunsho Alakija, a billionaire and one of the richest women in Africa on March 27, 2016 in Surulere, Lagos. The marriage is blessed with two children before union hit the rock in 2020 and both parties are now in their separate ways.
In all, Sophie is known to be a good Nollywood actress, thrilling, creating humour and suspense and bringing out emotion in most movies.
Sophie Alakija’s Net Worth
Sophie Alakija is currently waxing stronger in the entertainment space with an estimated net worth of about $300,000 dollars.
She has remained very prominent on social media with large fan base. You can reach or follow Sophie Alakija on:
- Instagram- @sophiealakija
- Twitter- @SophieRammal_
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