Omotola Jalade Ekeinde (born on 7 February 1978)  Professionally known as Omotola Jalade is a Nigerian actress, singer, philanthropist, and former model.

She joined the Nigerian  Nollywood industry in 1995, Omotola 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.

Real Facts About Omotola Jalade

• Full Name: Omotola Jalade Ekeinde
• Stage Name: Omotola Jalade
• Other Name: Omo Sexy, Omotola Ekeinde
• Born: 7 February 1978
• Age: 44 Years Old (in 2022)
• Place Of Birth: Lagos State
• State Of Origin: Ondo State
• Nationality: Nigerian
• Husband: Capt. Matthew Ekeinde
• Children: Princess Ekeinde, Captain E, Meraiah Ekeinde, Micheal Ekeinde
• Parents: Mrs. Oluwatoyin Jalade, Mr.Oluwashola Jalade
• Alma mater: Obafemi Awolowo University, Yaba College of Technology, Chrisland Schools
• Occupation: Actress, singer, former model
• Net Worth: $ 7.2Million

Omotola Jalade Early Life & Education

Omotola Jalade was born and raised in the city of Lagos state alongside two siblings Tayo and Bolaji. She originally hails from Ondo state Nigeria descent.

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.

She had her primary school education at Chrisland School, (1981–1987), Oxford Children’s School (1987), Santos Layout, and Command Secondary School, Kaduna (1988–1993). She had a brief stint at Obafemi Awolowo University and completed her studies at Yaba College of Technology (1996–2004), where she studied Estate Management. She originally wanted a career in business management. However, while awaiting her results from university, she began modeling to earn a living.

Omotola Jalade Career

She started acting in 1996 when she debuted in a movie titled Mortal Inheritance. She went on to act in several TV series, soap operas, and movies. She is really hardworking and has produced several movies while featured in other people’s movies. Apart from acting, Omotola Jalade has ventured into writing and music.

Omotola Jalade started her music career in 2005. She released an album titled Gba but her career in the music industry did not last too long.

She also picked an interest in writing and pursued it to a great point. She once had a column in OK! Nigeria where she wrote about her experience, opinion, etc. The column was tagged Omotola’s diary.

Omotola Jalade won several awards in her acting career. These include the best actress, the best-supporting actress, and more. She was given an icon award by Black Entertainment Film Fashion TV and Arts (BEFFTA). She was conferred with the honor of Member of the Federal Republic (MFR) by President Goodluck Jonathan in 2014 and she also got the Icon award from the City People Movie Awards in 2018.

Omotola Filmography

• Venom of Justice 1995
• Mortal Inheritance 1996
• Scores to Settle 1998
• Lost Kingdom 1999
• Kosorogun 2002
• When Love Dies 2003 Mary
• Under Fire
• The Outsider
• Rescue
• Blood Sisters with Genevieve Nnaji
• Royal Family 2004
• Die Another Day Queen
• A Kiss from Rose
• Games Women Play 2005
• Brave Heart
• The Revelation 2007
• Sand in My Shoes
• Careless Soul
• Yankee Girls

Omotola Jalade Networth

The stunning actress Omotola Jalade Ekeinde, who has been dubbed one of the highest-earning and most influential African actresses, is thought to have a net worth of US$7.2 million.