Omotola Jalade-Ekeinde

Movie Actress

Birthday February 7, 1978

Birth Sign Aquarius

Birthplace Lagos, Nigeria

Age 46 years old

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About

She appeared in over 300 films in both her native country and in Hollywood, becoming one of the most famous actresses of Africa.

Before Fame

Joining an industry that produced thousand of cheaply-made, direct-to-video movies a year, she enthralled audiences with her movie-star looks and singing ability.

Trivia

She became a well-known philanthropist, spokeswoman and spokesinger for Save the Children UK, the World Food Program, and Amnesty International.

Family Life

She married pilot Matthew Ekeinde in 1996. She and Matthew had four children.

Associated With

She and actress Mindy Kaling were both named among Time magazine's most influential people of 2013.