Nigerian actress and filmmaker Omotola Jalade Ekeinde at 48th on February 7, 2026.
Omotola Jalade Ekeinde a Nigerian "Actress & Filmaker 📽️, Singer & Global Activist, Time100 Most Influential, Academy Voting Member 🎬, UN Ambassador🇺🇳, Real Estate investor" just marked a beautiful milestone—her 48th birthday on February 7, 2026. 🎉 She shared a heartfelt post on Instagram, giving thanks to God for “48 Glorious Years” and reflecting on her journey with gratitude and humility.
She wrote in the caption of a photo on her Instagram profile, "Father, I thank you for 48 Glorious Years. ❤️ What a journey … God has been so Good to me, and I have returned to give him Alone all the Glory! Happy Birthday to me. ❤️❤️❤️"
Calling her “Mama,” “Sexy,” and praising her longevity and prosperity with remarks like “More life mama ❤️” and “Live long, prosper more 🍷,” fans and well-wishers showered her with love, respect, and good wishes.
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It's remarkable how Omotola's post combines public joy with her personal faith, and the comments reveal how much her admirers love her. She is a cultural personality whose life story speaks to many people, not just a Nollywood celebrity.
She played a young woman with sickle cell disease in her breakthrough movie, Mortal Inheritance (1996), which solidified her status as one of Nollywood's biggest actresses and continues to be a pivotal point in her career.
"Happy 48th Birthday to the incomparable Queen of Nollywood, Omotola Jalade Ekeinde! 🌹✨ From your unforgettable role in Mortal Inheritance—the film that announced your brilliance to the world—to decades of inspiring performances, you’ve shown us strength, grace, and artistry. Today we celebrate not just your talent, but the woman of faith, resilience, and vision behind it all. May your journey ahead be even more glorious, filled with divine favor and endless joy. You are truly a gift to cinema, to Nigeria, and to the world. ❤️🎬"
She was born in Lagos State, Nigeria, and has Ondo ancestry. She is married to professional pilot Captain Matthew Ekeinde. They are renowned for having one of the most respected celebrity marriages in Nollywood, having tied the knot in 1996 and held a white wedding ceremony in 2001.
Omotola Jalade-Ekeinde is the mother of four kids. They go by the following names: Matthew Ekeinde, Meraiah Ekeinde, Michael Ekeinde, and Princess Gbemisola Ekeinde. Fun fact: Michael works behind the scenes in filmmaking, while Meraiah is a singer and model.
Her marriage, which balances her prosperous career with her family life, has frequently been cited as one of the most enduring and inspirational in the Nigerian entertainment sector.
"Happy 48th to a true icon—Omotola Jalade Ekeinde. 🌹✨ Not only a trailblazer on screen, but a devoted wife, loving mother of four, and an enduring role model to millions. Your journey reminds us that grace, family, and faith are the pillars of lasting greatness. May your new year be filled with even more glory and joy. ❤️"