Omotola Jalade Ekeinde


Omotola Jalade Ekeinde is a Nigerian actress, singer, philanthropist and former model. Since her Nollywood film debut in 1995, the leading actress has appeared in 300 films, selling millions of video copies. After receiving numerous highprofile awards, launching a music career, and amassing an enviable fan base, the press has revered the Screen Nation Best Actress as the African Magic. She is the first African celebrity to receive overmillion likes on her Facebook page.

Omotola, who is of Ondo descent, was born in Lagos State. She grew up in a family of five, her parents and two younger brothers, Tayo and Bolaji Jalade. Her mother, Oluwatoyin Jalade ne Amori Oguntade, worked at J.T Chanrai Nig, and her father, Oluwashola Jalade, worked with the YMCA and the Lagos Country Club. Omotolas original ambition was to work in business management. While awaiting her results from university, she began modelling to earn a living. Omotola attended Chrisland School Opebi , Oxford Children School , Santos Layout, and Command Secondary School Kaduna . She had a brief stint at Obafemi Awolowo University and completed her studies at Yaba College of Technology , where she studied estate management.

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