Actress, singer and activist, Omotola Jalade-Ekeinde is a leading Nollywood actress with some 300 films under her belt.
Omotola Jalade-Ekeinde —
Actress, singer and activist, Omotola Jalade-Ekeinde is a leading Nollywood actress with some 300 films under her belt.
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The glamorous celebrity uses her stardom to speak out about social issues affecting various African countries. In 2013, she was named as one of the top 100 influential people in the world by Time Magazine.
Omotola Jalade-Ekeinde —
The glamorous celebrity uses her stardom to speak out about social issues affecting various African countries. In 2013, she was named as one of the top 100 influential people in the world by Time Magazine.
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Jalade-Ekeinde with director Stephen Spielberg (left) and actor Daniel Day-Lewis at the Time 100 gala event on April 23, 2013.
Omotola Jalade-Ekeinde —
Jalade-Ekeinde with director Stephen Spielberg (left) and actor Daniel Day-Lewis at the Time 100 gala event on April 23, 2013.
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Known as "Omosexy" by her fans, Jalade-Ekeinde is a beloved icon of Nigerian showbiz -- her Facebook page has surpassed 1 million likes.
Omotola Jalade-Ekeinde —
Known as "Omosexy" by her fans, Jalade-Ekeinde is a beloved icon of Nigerian showbiz -- her Facebook page has surpassed 1 million likes.
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Jalade-Ekeinde also has a successful singing career, motivated by her work as an activist.
Omotola Jalade-Ekeinde —
Jalade-Ekeinde also has a successful singing career, motivated by her work as an activist.
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She also has her own reality TV show, named "Omotola: The Real Me."
Omotola Jalade-Ekeinde —
She also has her own reality TV show, named "Omotola: The Real Me."
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