Omotola Jalade-Ekeinde discusses challenges of celebrity status

Nollywood actress Omotola Jalade-Ekeinde has shared how her celebrity status affects her daily life, noting that her fame makes it difficult for her to visit local markets. She stated that her husband, Captain Matthew Ekeinde, typically handles the responsibility of grocery shopping for the family.

Jalade-Ekeinde, a veteran of the Nigerian film industry with a career spanning over three decades, mentioned that while she used to accompany him in the past, she would often remain in the vehicle to avoid public attention.

Beyond her acting career, which includes being named one of TIME magazine’s 100 most influential people in 2013, the actress is recognized for her philanthropic work and her 30-year marriage to Ekeinde.