Located in the Akobo area of Ibadan, the facility was officially commissioned by Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde on Tuesday, November 3, 2026. The opening ceremony also featured the launch of Sobowale’s book, Built From the Break.
Named after her parents, Joseph and Esther Olagookun, the home is designed to provide older adults with comfortable accommodation, professional care and a supportive environment where they can maintain their dignity and independence.
Operating under the tagline, “Live Well, Age Well, Thrive Together,” Joseph and Esther Homes aims to support families who need professional assistance in caring for ageing relatives, particularly those separated from their loved ones by work commitments or living abroad.
The project reflects Sobowale’s personal connection to elderly care. The actress previously worked as a caregiver in London after relocating to the United Kingdom in 2004. During her time in the care sector, she obtained professional qualifications and eventually progressed to a team leader position.
Her experience working with older adults has informed her decision to establish a dedicated residential care facility in Nigeria.
Governor Makinde commended the actress for investing in elderly welfare and announced that the access road leading to the facility would be extended to its frontage, with solar-powered streetlights also planned to improve accessibility and security.
The commissioning attracted several personalities from the entertainment industry, including veteran actor Adebayo Salami, popularly known as Oga Bello, Kunle Afolayan, Femi Adebayo and Ibrahim Chatta.
With Joseph and Esther Homes, Sobowale is taking a new step outside Nollywood, bringing her experience in caregiving into a project focused on the comfort, dignity and wellbeing of older Nigerians.
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