Omotola Jalade Ekeinde is a Nigerian actress, singer, philanthropist
and former model of an Ondo descent from Lagos, Nigeria.
Omotola Ekeinde was born on 7th
February 1978. Her mother, Oluwatoyin Jalade née Amori Oguntade, worked at J.T
Chanrai Nig and her father, Oluwashola Jalade, worked with Y.M.C.A (Young Men's
Christian Association) and the Lagos Country Club. She has two younger
brothers, Tayo and Bolaji Jalade.
Omotola attended Chrisland School
Opebi (1981–1987), Oxford Children School (1987), Santos Layout, Command
Secondary School Kaduna (1988–1993). She completed her studies at Yaba College
of Technology (1996–2004), where she studied Estate Management.
While awaiting her results from
University, she began modelling to earn a living.
Later Omotola’s friend introduced
to her acting by escorting to an audition. In 1995, she was given her first
role in a movie called 'Venom
of Justice' and
directed by Reginald Ebere.
Since her Nollywood debut, Omotola
has appeared in 300 films, selling millions of video copies.
In 1997, Omotola won “The
Best Actress in an English Speaking Movie" and the "Best
Actress Overall" at
the THEMA (The Movie Awards) for her role in 'Mortal Inheritance'.
In 2005, she was awarded “Best
Actress in a Supporting Role” during
Africa Movie Academy Awards (AMAA). Omotola has gone on to win over 40 domestic
and international awards. She is considered Africa's biggest box office
actress.
In the same year, OmoSexy started
her music career with the release of her debut album titled GBA.
In 2012, Omotola launched her own
reality show Omotola: The Real Me on Africa Magic Entertainment, becoming the
first Nigerian celebrity to star in their own reality show.
Omotola married pilot, Captain
Matthew Ekeinde, in 1996. Five years later the couple held a white ceremony on
board a Dash 7 aircraft while flying from Lagos to Benin.
Omotola gave birth to four
children: Princess Ekeinde (1997), M.J Ekeinde (1998), Meraiah Ekeinde (2000)
and Michael Ekeinde (2002).
CNN Travel noted Omotola's famous
tongue (accent) on their list of the world's 12 sexiest accents in 2012. The
Nigerian accent ranked 5th on the list. She was honoured in Time Magazine's
list of the 100 most influential people in the world in 2013 alongside Michelle
Obama, Beyonce and Kate Middleton.
She is
considered to be the first African celebrity to receive over 1 million likes onher official Facebook page.
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