Biography
Omotola Jalade Ekeinde , ( OH-mə-TOH-lə; born Omotola Jalade, 7 February 1978) is a Nigerian actress, singer, philanthropist and former model. Since her Nollywood film debut in 1995, Ekeinde has appeared in over 300 films, selling millions of copies. Omotola is the second Nigerian and first Nigerian celebrity to receive over 1 million likes on her Facebook page. She currently has a total of 3 million followers on Facebook.In 2013, she was included in Time magazine's list of the 100 most influential people in the world.In 2013, Ekeinde made a brief appearance on VH1's scripted series, Hit the Floor. On 2 November 2013, she spoke at the 2013 edition of the WISE- Summit, held in Doha, Qatar.In 2014, she was honoured by the Nigerian government, when she became a Member of the Order of the Federal Republic (MFR) for her contributions to Nigerian cinema.
Filmography
all 14
Movies 14
Writer 1
self 1
Shadow Parties (2021)
Alter Ego (2017)
Ties That Bind (2011)
Ijé: The Journey (2010)
Blood Sister (2003)
Scores to Settle (1998)
Mortal Inheritance (1996)
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Known ForActing
Birthday1978-02-07 (46 years old)
Birth NameOmotola Jalade
ReligionChristianity
CitizenshipsNigeria
ResidencesLagos, Nigeria
Awards2012 Golden Icons Academy Movie Awards, 2011 Ghana Movie Awards, 2013 Nollywood Movies Awards, Best of Nollywood Awards, Africa Movie Academy Awards
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