Temitope Solaja Explained

Temitope Solaja
Alma Mater:	Tai Solarin University of Education
Citizenship:	Nigeria
Occupation:	Film actress
Nickname:	Star Girl^[1]

Temitope Solaja is a Nigerian film actress, screenwriter and film producer. She was born on February 14, 1992.^[2]

Early life and education

Temitope Solaja, born first child of her parents, is a native of Sagamu, Ogun State. She holds a bachelor's degree in Mass communication from Tai Solarin University of Education.^[3]

Career

In 2008, Solaja got her first acting role in the movie titled Bamitale. The movie, Opolo produced by Sola Akintunde Lagata shot her into the limelight because of her sub-lead role in 2009.^[4] In 2015, she wrote and produced her own movie titled Aruga in which she also starred alongside other actors like Antar Laniyan, and Sunkanmi Omobolanle.^[5]

In 2017, she was nominated as Best Actress in a Leading Role (Yoruba) in the 2017 Best of Nollywood Awards.^[6]

Filmography

• Bamitale
• Opolo
• Idemu Ojo kan
• The Antique
• Adajo Aiye
• Kudi Klepto
• Bella (2015)
• Firepemi
• Aruga (2015)
• Darasimi
• Awelewa
• Orente
• Juba^[7]
• Aromimawe (2016) as Kofo
• Your Wife is My Slut (2017)
• Kesari (2018) as Shade
• Adebimpe Omo Oba (2019) as Feyisara
• The Wrong Turn (2019) as Bimpe
• 77 Bullets^[8] (2019) as Susan's Gang
• Kadara (2022) as Titi

Awards and nominations

Year	Award	Category	work	Result	Ref
2015	Best of Nollywood Awards	Best Supporting Actress (Yoruba)	Bella		^[9] ^[10]
2017		Best Actress in a Leading Role (Yoruba)	Ashabi Akata

Notes and References

1. Web site: ICYMI: I can date, marry a fan –Temitope Solaja - Punch Newspapers . Punch Newspapers . February 22, 2020 . August 3, 2022.
2. Web site: BuzzNigeria.com . 2024-06-29 . en-US.
3. Web site: Oluwafunmilayo . Akinpelu . Actress Temitope Solaja expresses gratitude as she buys new car . Legit.ng - Nigeria news. . September 14, 2018 . August 3, 2022.
4. Web site: 4 top up and coming Yoruba actresses: Temitope Solaj . Encomium Magazine . August 3, 2022 . August 3, 2022.
5. Web site: Bada . Gbenga . Watch Antar Laniyan, Biodun Okeowo, others in new Yoruba movie . Pulse Nigeria . May 30, 2015 . August 3, 2022.
6. Web site: Augoye . Jayne . Omotola Jalade-Ekeinde, Mercy Aigbe, Alexx Ekubo top BON Awards nominee list . Premium Times Nigeria . September 12, 2017 . August 3, 2022.
7. Web site: THISDAYLIVE . Home - . Funmiade Bank-Anthony Explains new Movie – THISDAYLIVE . THISDAYLIVE – Truth and Reason . October 16, 2020 . August 3, 2022.
8. Web site: Bada . Gbenga . Mercy Aigbe completes work new film, ‘77 Bullets’ . Pulse Nigeria . December 19, 2019 . August 3, 2022.
9. Web site: Lawal . Fuad . See full list of winners . Pulse Nigeria . December 14, 2015 . August 3, 2022.
10. Web site: Izuzu . Chibumga . Nse Ikpe-Etim, Stephanie Linus, Hilda Dokubo, Ini Edo, Iyabo Ojo battle for 'Best Actress' . Pulse Nigeria . October 26, 2015 . August 3, 2022.