Sola Sobowale opens elderly care home in Ibadan

Sola Sobowale Launches Elderly Care Home in Ibadan

Veteran Nollywood actress Sola Sobowale has expanded her work beyond the screen with the launch of Joseph and Esther Homes, an elderly care facility in Akobo, Ibadan, Oyo State. The project is designed to give older people a safe and comfortable place to live while receiving professional support and maintaining their dignity and independence.

The home was named after Sobowale’s parents, Joseph and Esther Olagookun. Its guiding message, “Live Well, Age Well, Thrive Together,” reflects its focus on making later life more comfortable through accommodation, personalised care and a supportive community. The facility is also intended to help families who may struggle to provide constant care because of work, distance or other responsibilities.

Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde attended the commissioning ceremony and officially opened the facility. The event brought together several familiar faces from Nollywood, including Kunle Afolayan, Femi Adebayo, Ibrahim Chatta and veteran actor Adebayo Salami, popularly known as Oga Bello. Former Lagos State Commissioner for Information Steve Ayorinde and comedian Gbenga Adeyinka were also among the guests.

The ceremony included the unveiling of Sobowale’s book, “Built From the Break”. The actress described the opening as a dream come true and thanked the governor, colleagues, family members and other supporters who attended.

The project has attracted attention because it places elderly welfare at the centre of a public initiative. Fans are praising Sobowale for using her platform and resources to address a need that many families face, especially when relatives live far away or have demanding schedules. Her previous experience working as a caregiver in the United Kingdom also gives the venture a personal connection.

Joseph and Esther Homes represents a significant step beyond entertainment for the actress. More importantly, it brings fresh attention to the need for safe, respectful and professional care for older Nigerians. It also highlights changing conversations around ageing and family care in Nigeria.