Dr. Omotola Jalade-Ekeindeor popularly known as omosexy is a Multiple awarded Nigerian Actress, Singer Wife, Mother Ambassador, and philanthropist As of 2022, Dr. Omotola Jalade-Ekeindeor’s net worth is US$7.2 million. million. She accumulated her net worth through different sources in her career.
Since her Nollywood film debut in 1995, she has appeared in over 300 films, selling millions of video copies. After receiving numerous high-profile awards, launching a music career, and amassing an enviable fan base, the press dubs her the real Africa Magic.
Omotola Jalade Ekeinde is the first African celebrity to receive over 1 million likes on her Facebook page. Omotola Jalade-Ekeindeor was born on (February 7, 1978,) in Lagos state.
She grew up in a family of five: her parents and two younger brothers, Tayo Jalade and Bolaji Jalade. Her mother, Oluwatoyin Jalade née Amori Oguntade, worked at J.T Chanrai Nigeria, and her father, Oluwashola Jalade, worked at the YMCA and the Lagos Country Club.
Omotola Jalade Ekeinde‘s original ambition was to work in business management. While awaiting her results from university, she began modeling to earn a living. She attended Chrisland School, Opebi (1981–1987), Oxford Children School (1987), Santos Layout, and Command Secondary School, Kaduna (1988–1993). She had brief schooling at Obafemi Awolowo University and completed her studies at Yaba College of Technology (1996–2004), where she studied Estate Management.
| Full Name: | Omotola Jalade Ekeinde |
| Stage Name: | “Omo Sexy”; Omotola Jolade Ekeinde; Omotola Jalade; Omotola Ekeinde |
| Born: | 7 February 1978 (age 44 years old) |
| Place of Birth: | Lagos, Nigeria |
| State Of Origin: | Ondo State |
| Nationality: | Nigerian |
| Height: | 1.68 m |
| Parents: | Shola Jalade, Oluwatoyin Jalade |
| Siblings: | Bolaji Jalade, Tayo Jalade |
| Husband • Spouse: | Capt. Matthew Ekeinde (m. 1996) |
| Boyfriend • Partner: | N/A |
| Children: | Princess Ekeinde, Captain E, Meraiah Ekeinde, Micheal Ekeinde |
| Occupation: | Actress • TV Personality |
| Net Worth: | US$7.2 million |
CAREER
Omotola Jalade Ekeinde was introduced to acting by accompanying a friend to an audition. Her first acting role was in the 1995 movie Venom of Justice, directed by Reginald Ebere. Reginald Ebere has been cited as launching her career. She was given the lead role in the movie, which set the stage for a flourishing career in the Nollywood film industry. Omotola Jalade Ekeinde got her first significant role in the critically acclaimed film Mortal Inheritance (1995). In the movie, she played a sickle-cell patient who fought for her life despite the odds of survival. Her character overcame the disease, and she had a baby.
After a career-defining role in Mortal Inheritance, Omotola Jalade Ekeinde‘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. In the late 1990s and early 2000s, the increasingly known actress starred in several sequel films, including Lost Kingdom II, Kosorogun II, and Blood Sister II, leading to a grand achiever award on behalf of the Global Excellence Recognition Awards in the year (2004). By the mid-year (2000), Omotola Jalade Ekeinde had catapulted into “A” list status. She was awarded Best Actress in a supporting role during the African Movie Academy Awards (2005).
In 2015, Omotola Jalade Ekeinde celebrated her 20th anniversary in the entertainment industry. She has appeared in about two hundred (200) movies. In June 2018, Omotola Jalade Ekeinde, alongside Femi Odugbemi, received invitations to join the Oscars in the year (2018) voting members.
Omotola Started Her Musical Career At Age 27
Being much of a free spirit, Omotola has ventured into various things. She tried her hand in the music industry when movie producers were restricted from producing for some reason. She released a couple of albums with the recent ones featuring international stars like Bobby Valentino.
Speaking about her interest in music, Omotola said she has always loved singing but becoming an activist and working with the U.N. World Food Programme motivated her to launch her music career. She launched her music career with the release of her first album Gba in 2005. Her second album Me, Myself and Eyes was launched in 2013 and featured songs like “Feel Alright”, “Barren Land”, “Get Busy”, “Missing You”, etc.
Omotola started working on her third album towards the end of 2012. The singer sought the help of The Bridge Entertainment in this album. She worked with few notable producers in Atlanta to create a unique sound that would go well with the American audience.
Later on, the singer went on a long break from singing. She said she decided to face other things after she was discouraged from releasing more music. Years later, in 2021, Omotola revealed her intention of going back to her music career. This time around, she will be more serious about it and not take any discouragement from anyone.
List of Some of Her Songs
- Dance ft. Ruggedman
- Don’t Flip
- Grass to Grace
- Life or Death
- Thing You Do to Me
- Gba ft. Six O
- Honey Boy Show Me Love
PERSONAL LIFE
Omotola Jalade met her husband, Captain Matthew Ekeinde, in 1994 at the Solid Rock Church in Iyana Ipaja. As of the time of their meeting, Omotola was 16 years old while her husband was 26.
They were introduced to each other by her husband’s elder sister and they fell in love almost immediately. They started out as friends and Captain Matthew proposed marriage to the actress immediately after she turned 18.
The couple is one of the most loved and talked about couples in the Nigerian entertainment industry. Though they have had their fair share of relationship rumors and mild controversies, their marriage has been able to stand the test of time. Omotola Jalade and her husband celebrated their 26th wedding anniversary on March 23, 2022, which coincided with Captain Matthew’s birthday. The couple shared loved-up family pictures that kept social media buzzing.
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