Ace Nollywood star
Omotola Jalade Ekeinde opens up on
religion, infidelity, getting married as a teenager, music career, 20
years in the movie industry, and more in an interview with tw magazine.The screen goddess who is the cover face of the latest edition of the magazine said that she used be a preacher in Molue and that…
Omotola Jalade Ekeinde opens up on
religion, infidelity, getting married as a teenager, music career, 20
years in the movie industry, and more in an interview with tw magazine.The screen goddess who is the cover face of the latest edition of the magazine said that she used be a preacher in Molue and that…
Dreams in
Nollywood: We were coming from a place where it was disgraceful to be an actor.
My first plan was to earn money to help my brothers. When I achieved that, my
dream was to make this job a success so much that people would respect me and I
would be proud of myself. It was just to earn the respect of Nigerians.
Nollywood: We were coming from a place where it was disgraceful to be an actor.
My first plan was to earn money to help my brothers. When I achieved that, my
dream was to make this job a success so much that people would respect me and I
would be proud of myself. It was just to earn the respect of Nigerians.
Seeing her as
headstrong and arrogant: I realized I was different and it made me a target. A
long time ago, when it was not popular to do so, I demanded that they pack my
food on set. And they said I was proud. I tried to fit in, in the past, but
after a while I feel I don’t have to be apologetic. I asked, ‘Why am I too
fast?’ God told me, if that is how I made you, then don’t apologise for it. I
have always demanded high standards, I have realized that I have the grace and
energy to do it. But people do not understand the whole purpose until I am
done.
headstrong and arrogant: I realized I was different and it made me a target. A
long time ago, when it was not popular to do so, I demanded that they pack my
food on set. And they said I was proud. I tried to fit in, in the past, but
after a while I feel I don’t have to be apologetic. I asked, ‘Why am I too
fast?’ God told me, if that is how I made you, then don’t apologise for it. I
have always demanded high standards, I have realized that I have the grace and
energy to do it. But people do not understand the whole purpose until I am
done.
Husband: I am
favoured. He trusts my decisions. He knows I am not irresponsible even if I say
so myself. I consider every decision carefully. He may have reservations but
that is human, and that is not going to be a deal breaker.
favoured. He trusts my decisions. He knows I am not irresponsible even if I say
so myself. I consider every decision carefully. He may have reservations but
that is human, and that is not going to be a deal breaker.
Infidelity: Men cheat
for different reasons and women cheat for different reasons. For women, it
usually happens when the spouse does not show care and love. It is not really
the money. I don’t lack care; how much can you possibly give me more than what
I already have? Also, you have to think about what you are going lose; your
home, respect and integrity. When a woman cheats, then she really wants to
cheat and it will be quite difficult to catch her at it because women are good
planners.
for different reasons and women cheat for different reasons. For women, it
usually happens when the spouse does not show care and love. It is not really
the money. I don’t lack care; how much can you possibly give me more than what
I already have? Also, you have to think about what you are going lose; your
home, respect and integrity. When a woman cheats, then she really wants to
cheat and it will be quite difficult to catch her at it because women are good
planners.
Religious beliefs: I
gave my life to Christ when I was 15 years and I used to preach inside ‘molue’.
It is important that you find Christ and find him early. It is for your good.
The fact that I found Christ early helped me to be focused. I always rely on
God for direction (even when I wanted to get married), I just have to find
peace with it and then go for it. I really did not indulge in those things that
could have exposed me because I wasn’t interested. I don’t like clubbing. Even
when I was single, you would have to pay me to go clubbing.
gave my life to Christ when I was 15 years and I used to preach inside ‘molue’.
It is important that you find Christ and find him early. It is for your good.
The fact that I found Christ early helped me to be focused. I always rely on
God for direction (even when I wanted to get married), I just have to find
peace with it and then go for it. I really did not indulge in those things that
could have exposed me because I wasn’t interested. I don’t like clubbing. Even
when I was single, you would have to pay me to go clubbing.
Music career: I
finished my second album since 2010 but it is not yet out contrary to
insinuations. I am not trying to be a Tiwa Savage. My career is like a Barbara
Streisand kind of career. I said I would bring out an album every five years.
The next step for me is to have my own entertainment place where you can listen
to my music, watch my movies and experience everything about Omotola.
finished my second album since 2010 but it is not yet out contrary to
insinuations. I am not trying to be a Tiwa Savage. My career is like a Barbara
Streisand kind of career. I said I would bring out an album every five years.
The next step for me is to have my own entertainment place where you can listen
to my music, watch my movies and experience everything about Omotola.
The next 20 years: In
the next 20 years, I am hoping that I will be alive and God will grant me good
health. I hope to be a sexy grandmother as well.”
the next 20 years, I am hoping that I will be alive and God will grant me good
health. I hope to be a sexy grandmother as well.”