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Carol King

b. 1963

Nigerian actress

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Born 1963. Carol King is a Nigerian actor.

Carol King (born 24 July 1963) is a Nigerian actress, thespian and presenter best known for her role as "Jumoke" in the TV series Everyday People. Known for her "motherly role" in TV dramas, Carol has featured in several soap operas and movies including The Gods Are Still Not To Blame and Dazzling Mirage, a 2014 drama film directed by Tunde Kelani.

Early life and education Born in Lagos, in then Western Nigeria to Edo-born parents, Carol attended St. Soweto Primary School Lagos where she completed her basic education and Awori Anglican Comprehensive High School Lagos where she completed her secondary school education. She proceeded to obtain a Diploma in Insurance at Ahmadu Bello University before being awarded a bachelor's degree in Christian Religious Studies at Lagos State University.

Personal life Caroline King currently resides in Lagos State and is married to Captain Kolawole King, with whom she has two children. This is after her failed first marriage with Nsolo, with whom she has one child. On 3 November 2015, speaking with Motherhood In-Style Magazine, she unveiled the names of her children, as follows: “My first son is Ikem, Ikemefuna Nsolo, he’s 30. My second son is Abdulqudus King, we call him Qudus, he’s 22. My daughter, Sola King, her full names are Oluwasoladegbin King is 13.”

Career Carol's acting career began after she attended an audition for a radio drama titled I Need To Know before she went on to become a household name after her role in the TV series Everyday People. She has starred in several stage plays, dramas, and movies including Dazzling Mirage, Pasito Dehinde, and The Gods Are Still Not To Blame. In recognition for her role in the advancement of the film industry, Carol was awarded with "African Youth Role Model Award" in 2009. 2022

Principal Gemade 2023

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Ahmadu Bello University, Lagos State University

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Frequently asked questions

Who is Carol King?

Nigerian actress

When was Carol King born?

Carol King was born on 24 July 1963 in Lagos.

What is Carol King's occupation?

Carol King is an actor.

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Carol King is Nigerian.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Carol King

· Wikidata: Q21066068

· DBpedia: Carol King (actress)

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