Sola Sobowale Unveils Elderly Care Home In Ibadan Named After Her Parents
Ace Nollywood actress, Sola Sobowale, has launched Joseph and Esther Homes, an elderly care facility, in Ibadan, Oyo State.
The actress held the grand opening of the facility on Tuesday, with dignitaries including Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, and actors Kunle Afolayan, Ibrahim Chatta, Femi Adebayo and Oga Bello in attendance.
Sharing videos from the event on her Instagram page, Sobowale described the facility as a “dream come true.”
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She also thanked Governor Makinde for inaugurating the project, while appreciating friends, family and colleagues for gracing the occasion.
“Yesterday was a dream come true. Joseph and Esther Homes is here @josephandestherhomes. Thank you your excellency for the honour of commissioning this estate @seyi_makinde,” she wrote.
“Thank you to my everyone who made this day possible. Esteemed guests, Yoruba fathers, my colleagues, family and friends.”
Named after her parents, Joseph and Esther Olagookun, the residential care home provides older adults with a safe and comfortable living environment where they can preserve their dignity and independence while receiving professional care and support.
The event also featured the launch of Sobowale’s book, ‘Built From the Break.’
Sobowale got her big break in 2001 in ‘Super Story: Oh Father, Oh Daughter’, the classic Nigerian series.
She has since built a formidable career in the Nigerian movie industry and has won numerous awards for her craft.
Some of her films include ‘The Village Headmaster’, ‘Mirror in the Sun’, and ‘Asewo To Re Mecca’.
BY ABDULBAQI JIBREEL AJAO
