Omotola Jalade Ekeinde

Quick Facts

Full Name	Omotola Jalade Ekeinde
Occupation	Film Actor
Date Of Birth	Feb 7, 1978(1978-02-07)
Age	46
Birthplace	Lagos
Country	Nigeria
Birth City	Lagos State
Horoscope	Aquarius

Omotola Jalade Ekeinde Biography

Omotola Jalade Ekeinde is one of the most popular and richest Film Actor who was born on February 7, 1978 in Lagos, Lagos State, Nigeria. Omotola Jalade Ekeinde, MFR (OU M @’T oU the l@/OH”-m@-TOH-l@”; born Omotola Jalade on February 7, 1978) is a Nigerian singer, actress and philanthropist, as well as a former model. From she made her Nollywood movie debut, in the year 1995, the actress of the moment has been featured in more than 300 films, and has sold thousands of videos. After winning numerous awards, she launched a musical career, and building an impressive following and press coverage, the media has honored this Screen Nation “Best Actress” as “African Magic”. The actress is also the very first African famous person to garner more than 1 million followers to her facebook page. She currently has 3 million fans on Facebook.

Omotola, married Captain Matthew Ekeinde in (1996). The couple then held the wedding on the Dash 7 aircraft while flying from Lagos to Benin in (2001) in a private ceremony with family and friends in attendance. The couple welcomed their first daughter on March 30, 1997. They have four children: Princess, M.J Meraiah and Michael. Her father passed away in 1991.

Omotola became a United Nations World Food Programme Ambassador in (2005), going to missions in Sierra- Leone and Liberia. Omotola also supports organisations such as Charles Odii’s SME100 Africa to empower youth and young women in the society. She has been active in the Walk the World project and participated in the Walk the World campaign in Liberia with President Ellen Sir Leaf-Johnson.

OmoSexy, launched a “long-awaited” music career in 2005 with the release of her debut album titled “gba””. The album produced the singles “Naija Lowa” and “The Things You Do To Me.” Her unreleased second album – Me, Myself, and Eyes, brought in production from Paul Play and Del B. It was supported by the songs “Feel Alright”, featuring Harrysong, and “Through the Fire”, featuring Uche. The album’s launch party was scheduled to hold in Nigeria and tables were expected to sell for N1 million.

Omotola first became interested in acting through accompanying one of her friends on an audition. Her first performance was in the film Venom of Justice, directed by Reginald Ebere. Reginald was credited with the person who launched Omotola’s career. She was offered the leading role in the film which set the tone for a successful career in the film industry of Nigeria. Omotola was given her first major part in the critically acclaimed movie Mortal Inheritance (1995). In the film she played a sickle-cell patient who battled for her life , despite the odds of surviving. Omotola’s character fought the illness and had a child. The film is considered to be one of Nigeria’s greatest films ever produced. Since then, she’s been in a variety of blockbuster films which include Games Women Play, Blood Sisters, All My Life, Last Wedding, My Story, The Woman in Me and many other films.

Omotola Jalade Ekeinde Net Worth

Omotola Jalade Ekeinde is one of the richest Film Actor from Nigeria. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Omotola Jalade Ekeinde 's net worth $5 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)

Omotola who is of Ondo origin is born in Lagos State. She was raised in a family of fivemembers: her parents, and two brothers younger than them; Tayo as well as Bolaji Jalade. The mother of her child, Oluwatoyin Jalade nee Amori Oguntade worked for J.T Chanrai Nigeria, and her father, Oluwashola Jalade, worked at the YMCA as well as at the Lagos Country Club. Omotola’s initial goal was to pursue a career in business management. While waiting for her final results from her studies at university and then she started modeling to earn money. Omotola went to Chrisland School, Opebi (1981-1987), Oxford Children School (1987) and Santos Layout and Command Secondary School, Kaduna (1988-1993). She spent a brief time in Obafemi Awolowo University and completed her studies at Yaba College of Technology (1996-2004) where she studied Estate Management.

In the latter half of the 1990s and the beginning of 2000s, the well-known actress was a part of several sequels which included Lost Kingdom II, Kosorogun II as well as Blood Sister II, leading to a grand achievement award in the name of the Global Excellence Recognition Awards in the year (2004). At the end of the year (2000) Omotola had been elevated to ” A” list status. She was named the the award for best Actress in supporting roles at the African Movie Academy Awards in (2005).

After a career defining role in Mortal Inheritance, Omotola’s portrayal won her “Best Actress in an English Speaking Movie” and “Best Actress Overall” at the (1997) Movie Awards. She was the youngest Actress in Nigeria at that time to achieve this feat.

Height, Weight & Body Measurements

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Who is Omotola Jalade Ekeinde Dating?

According to our records, Omotola Jalade Ekeinde married to Capt. Matthew Ekeinde. As of December 1, 2023, Omotola Jalade Ekeinde’s is not dating anyone.

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In ( 2012), CNN Travel noted Omotola’s famous tongue (accent) on their list of the world’s twelve (12) sexiest accents. The Nigerian accent ranked 5th on the list. The following year, Omotola was named one of the most influential people in the world by TIME magazine for their annual TIME 100 list. She appeared in the icons category.

Facts & Trivia

Omotola Ranked on the list of most popular Film Actor. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in Nigeria. Omotola Jalade Ekeinde celebrates birthday on February 7 of every year.

In late 2012, Omotola began working on her third album and enlisted the help of The Bridge Entertainment. She went to Atlanta to work with a few prominent producers and songwriters who could help create a sound that would resonate with American audiences. She had studio sessions with Kendrick Dean, Drumma Boy and Verse Simmonds and recorded with a song with singer Bobby V.

Top Facts about Omotola Jalade Ekeinde

1. Omotola Jalade Ekeinde is a Nigerian actress born in 1978.
2. She has appeared in over 300 films.
3. In 2013, she was listed as one of Time Magazine’s 100 most influential people in the world.
4. She is also a singer and philanthropist.
5. Omotola has won numerous awards for her acting, including Best Actress at the African Movie Academy Awards twice.
6. She is married with four children.
7. Her filmography includes popular movies like “Blood Sisters” and “Last Wedding.”
8. Omotola is known for her advocacy work on issues such as poverty and maternal health.
9. She has been referred to as the “Queen of Nollywood.”
10. With over 5 million followers on social media, she is one of Nigeria’s most popular celebrities

What tribe is Omotola Jalade Ekeinde?

Omotola Jalade, who is of Ondo descent , was born in Lagos State. She grew up with her parents and two younger brothers, Tayo and Bolaji Jalade.

At what age did Omotola get married?

Omotola Jalade got married to her husband, Captain Matthew Ekeinde, at the age of 18 in a court ceremony on March 23, 1996. They later had the most talked-about white wedding ceremony in 2001 after having their third child.

Is Omotola still married?

ACCOMPLISHED actress Omotola Jalade Ekeinde and her husband Captain Matthew Ekeinde have been married for 25 years and they are still counting.

How old is Omotola Ekeinde?

44 years (February 7, 1978)

Where is Omotola Ekeinde from?

Lagos, Nigeria