Our highly social nature makes things like personal and family life the matters of huge interest, especially when it comes to famous people. Omotola Jalade Ekeinde, commonly known as Omosexy, does not comment her every step in the social networks, and this makes her personality even more intriguing and attractive!
For instance, the 39-year-old actress looks simply amazing, and it is difficult to imagine that Omotola Jalade Ekeinde has four grown-up children! Omotola appeared in more than 300 films since her Nollywood debut in 1995. She is known as a singer and as a philanthropist. Meanwhile, there is hardly a person, who will associate Omotola Jalade Ekeinde with family affairs in the first place.
Omotola Jalade’s family
The story started back in 1996, when Omotola Jalade married a pilot Captain Matthew Ekeinde. They held a ceremony years later, only in 2001, but it was very original. The couple invited close friends and relatives and celebrated in the plane during their flight from Lagos to Benin.
The family story is close to a fairy-tail with a happy ending. Young Omo had to work hard when her father died to support the family. At the age of 15, she started a modeling career. Omotola’s mother was totally against it, neither liked she the idea of acting. However, she could not resist this, especially after the film director and all the crew came to ask for the permission for a young girl to join the cast. It happened in 1995, and in 1996 Omotola found the love of her life, with whom they live happily for 21 years.
Omotola and family are always ready to impress: the mother by her new films, the father by his support and always positive attitude, and children by their talents and persistence. By the way, they all believe that Omotola is the strictest parent in the planet! The actress once told that she does everything possible to bring up her children well. The also grew up under the strict control and wants the children to realise what really matters and what is valuable. Good news: Omotola did it well so far. The children are grown up and ready to make parents proud.
Here are short stories about each of four Omotola’s kids.
Princess Ekeinde
Omotola Jalade’s first daughter, named Princess, was born in 1997. Yes, you’ve heard it right: Princess Ekeinde’s age is 21 this year. Omotola admitted to be very proud of her daughter Princess. Omotola’s first daughter is different from the rest of the family: she chose to study tourism and hospitality, while three other kids are more or less interested in the showbiz, although the girl was interested in the modeling before.
Princess Ekeinde and Omotola Jalade Ekeinde once appeared on a culinary TV show. The grown up daughter and young-looking Omo look like sisters! In fact, Princess dreams to become a chef.
M.J. Ekeinde
Matthew Ekeinde Junior is better known as MJ in family/friends circles and Captain E on the music scene. Omotola’s older son is the second child in the family, born only one year later after Princess, in 1998. The boy is 20 this year, and he is already an outstanding personality in Nigerian music industry. MJ positions himself as a true music fan and professional – artist, record producer, DJ, sound analyst and engineer.
Moreover, he took the 3rd place in the international music showcase competition, held in Atlanta, Georgia, USA. He recorded several tracks with different artists and worked with her mother in the studio.
Meraiah Ekeinde
The other Omotola Jalade daughter, Meraiah or simply Mimi, born in 2000, is obsessed with fashion and promises to become the next Nigerian greatest designer. The girl describes herself as aspiring model and designer. Other members of the family admit that she is the fashionista in the house. She graduated from the FIDM with Associates of Arts Degree in Merchandise Product Development recently. “I’m soo excited to start a new chapter in my life!” the girl wrote on the Instagram post.
Now Omotola Jalade Ekeinde’s young daughter is ready to shine and impress with amazing clothes and photoshoots. In fact, Omotola’s daughter has already appeared on some events with her mum and attracted a lot of attention of the press. She is already a stylish example to follow for hundreds of Nigerian girls.
Michael Ekeinde
The youngest kid in the family is Michael, who was born in 2002. He decided to follow mother’s steps and build the career in the movie industry. In one of the interviews, the boy described himself as an aspiring cinematographer and movie director.
He also confessed that being one of Omotola Jalade children did not spoil him: the boy feels like any other teenager and does not have a habit to brag about his background or family’s achievement.
Omotola’s children grew up to be very creative and confident. They do not wait for anything to come for granted: each works hard for achieving their dreams. Omotola and her family are not just one more interesting celebrity-life story. They are happy together, supportive, and a good example to follow.
