Nollywood veteran Omotola Jalade Ekeinde is one actress that has remained focused on the movie industry in Nigeria. Recently, the actress has been on a media tour of her about-to-be released movie, Mother’s Love. Omotola has been using the opportunity to advocate for mother and daughter relationship, which she says is not being adequately reflected in Nollywood.
In an interview with Yanga FM, Omotola gave insights into the film, which explores the complex bonds between mothers and daughters.
Reflecting on the scarcity of stories like hers, Omotola said, “We don’t have too many films that explore or showcase the relationship between mothers and daughters.” She described the subject as one “very dear to my heart,” emphasizing the importance of bringing these stories to the big screen.
The actress also addressed the challenges of promoting films in Nigeria, particularly the expectation for actors to dance on social media.
“Do whatever you can do—it’s exhausting, it’s not natural. For me, the film industry is not supposed to be like that. We are encouraging nonsense if we are doing that. It doesn’t mean that whoever is doing it is wrong. Anybody should be able to do what they can do. It’s your film, you invested money in it, and you know where it’s painful for you,” she explained.
On a personal note, Omotola reflected on motherhood, admitting, “With my first daughter, I’m not going to lie—I didn’t do a good job, because that was the way I understood things. I only understood discipline; I was a disciplinarian, period.”
In another development, Omotola disclosed how her children faced death threats during the EndSARS.
Speaking on Channels Television’s Rubbin’ Minds on Sunday, the 48-year-old actress said the threats marked a turning point in her long time of advocacy journey, forcing her to rethink how she engages in activism.
“I am used to death threats; I have received them many times,” Omotola said.
“But I have never seen anything like what happened during EndSARS. It was intense, my kids started getting death threats. That was when it became real, and when I realised this was no longer just about me.
“When people started coming to my home and workplace looking for me, I knew it was time to think beyond myself. I had to protect others, especially my children,” she said.
Omotola revealed that the experience ultimately pushed her to shift away from street protests toward more strategic, focused advocacy, citing the increasing difficulty of guaranteeing her children’s safety as they grow older.
“I can’t control where they go. I can’t protect them as much. I don’t care for my life, but I do care for them,” she said.
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