Madam Kofo
Madam Kofo | |
|---|---|
| Born | Kofoworola Abiola Atanda |
| Nationality | Nigerian |
| Citizenship | Nigerian |
| Occupation | Actress |
| Notable work | The Campus Queen |
| Awards | special recognition award at 2021 Best of Nollywood awards. |
Kofoworola Abiola Atanda is a veteran Nigerian actress popularly known by the moniker Madam Kofo for her role in the soap opera, Second Chance where she became popular for her signature head gears.[1][2][3]
Career
Madam Kofo started her career acting in stage productions by Hubert Ogunde[3] and disclosed that her highest earning in her prime was ₦10.[2][4]
In 1991, she produced a film titled Otu Omo which featured King Sunny Ade.[5] She was awarded the special recognition award at 2021 Best of Nollywood awards.[2][6]
Filmography
- Second Chance
- Winds of Destiny[7]
- The Campus Queen (2004)
- The Narrow Path (2006)
- Alter Ego (2017)
References
- ^ Obioha, Vanessa (2019-03-31). "Where Are They Now?". THISDAYLIVE. Retrieved 2022-05-08.
- ^ a b c "Bon Awards: Late Chico Ejiro, Madam Kofo for Special Recognition". 2021-11-15. Retrieved 2022-05-08.
- ^ a b Kehinde, Seye (2018-09-03). "How I Started Acting On Stage 51 Years Ago - Madam KOFO". City People Magazine. Retrieved 2022-05-08.
- ^ "The highest acting fee I got in my prime was N10 - Madam Kofo - The Nation Newspaper". 2022-02-16. Retrieved 2022-05-08.
- ISBN 978-978-32284-0-5.
- ^ Obioha, Vanessa (2021-11-12). "Why BON Awards is Honouring Madam Kofo, Chico Ejiro". THISDAYLIVE. Retrieved 2022-05-08.
- ^ Film & Video. Nigerian Film Corporation. 1997.