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 headgear. ^{[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

• Mortal Inheritance (1996) as Mrs Johnson
• Second Chance
• Winds of Destiny ^[7]
• The Campus Queen (2004)
• The Narrow Path (2006)
• Alter Ego (2017)

References

1. Obioha, Vanessa (2019-03-31). "Where Are They Now?". THISDAYLIVE. Retrieved 2022-05-08.
2. "Bon Awards: Late Chico Ejiro, Madam Kofo for Special Recognition". 2021-11-15. Retrieved 2022-05-08.
3. Kehinde, Seye (2018-09-03). "How I Started Acting On Stage 51 Years Ago - Madam KOFO". City People Magazine. Retrieved 2022-05-08.
4. "The highest acting fee I got in my prime was N10 - Madam Kofo - The Nation Newspaper". 2022-02-16. Retrieved 2022-05-08.
5. People in the News, 1900-1999: A Survey of Nigerians of the 20th Century. Independent Communications Limited. 2000. ISBN   978-978-32284-0-5.
6. Obioha, Vanessa (2021-11-12). "Why BON Awards is Honouring Madam Kofo, Chico Ejiro". THISDAYLIVE. Retrieved 2022-05-08.
7. Film & Video. Nigerian Film Corporation. 1997.