Shock As Sophie Alakija’s Marriage To Nigeria’s Richest Woman’s Son, Wale Alakija Crashes

Oyinlola Awonuga
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Sophie Alakija's Marriage To Nigeria's Richest Woman's Son, Wale Alakija Crashes

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Nigerian actress, Sophie Alakija’s marriage to Nigeria’s richest woman’s son, Wale Alakija has reportedly crashed and this did not happen recently but sometime last year reports revealed.

However, following reports of this crash, a social media audit was carried out on one of Sophia’s social media channels, Instagram, by concerned digital reporters. It’s This scrutiny reportedly led to findings that Sophie, a mother of two, had left her marriage sometime last year.

A quick check at her Instagram page shows that she’s deleted all her photos of her husband and family members. Sophie Alakija who, according to the blog, has neglected her two kids, is now said to be living like a spinster.Sophie Alakija's Marriage To Nigeria's Richest Woman's Son, Wale Alakija Crashes

The report by the blog says the actress is enjoying her new lifestyle and has reportedly declined all settlement plans put in place by both families. Despite this, sources say,  the estranged Actress is still using the name ‘Alakija’ because it rings a bell but has removed the name on her Twitter bio.

Sophie got married to Wale Alakija back in 2016 and their union produced two children.Sophie Alakija's Marriage To Nigeria's Richest Woman's Son, Wale Alakija Crashes

Sophie Rammal Alakija was born on 8 February to an Islamic family of Efik and Lebanese descent. She married Wale Alakija, the son of Folorunsho Alakija, one of the richest women in Africa. Their wedding was celebrated on March 27, 2016, in Surulere, Lagos and they both welcomed a child in the same year.

Sophie was featured in the Holla at your boy music video of her ex-boyfriend, Wizkid, as the lead dancer in the year 2010 and also in several Nollywood movies and starred alongside Nollywood top actors and actresses.

Sophie Alakija's Marriage To Nigeria's Richest Woman's Son, Wale Alakija Crashes

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