Nollywood actress Omotola Ekeinde has expressed gratitude to the Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Ogunwusi, for watching her latest movie.
It is no longer news that the legendary actress produced her movie, A Mother’s Love, which is showing in all Cinemas.
On her Instagram page, Omotola shared a video of the Ooni and his wives watching her movie with actor Olumide Oworu.
In her caption, she expressed gratitude to the Monarch for his show of support.
“Thank you to the Ooni of Ife, The Ojaja, for coming to watch our movie, MothersLove at the Prestigious Delborough.
Mother’s Love is Not Just a Movie. It’s a Cultural Experience.
Did you notice the Celebration of Culture in Mother’s Love?
Mother’s Love is still showing in Cinemas around you today.
Join the Movement. Be a part of History”.
A few days back, a lady had shared her experience meeting Omotola. The female fan had walked up to her with a camera to her face, and the actress told her not to video her. The lady said Omotola was damn strict but cute.
A month ago, while attending the dinner for Miss Nigeria, Omotola Ekeinde had a session with an interviewer who inquired about her name and identity. Omotola, caught off guard by the question, told him to repeat himself, and the interviewer asked who she was, which left her pissed. In the clip, the legendary actress walked out visibly angry, leaving the interviewer begging, and she told him not to touch her.
Defending her, Rita Dominic, a member of the Miss Nigeria board, released a statement apologising to the actress for the discomfort she experienced. She urged the media to do better, noting how Omotola is an icon who has paved the way for many.
Recall that Omotola Jalade Ekeinde had stirred controversy after she revealed that she wouldn’t be dancing to market or promote her movies, describing such behaviour as unprofessional, noting how she has done a quality movie and needs to promote it.
This came after her colleague, Kunle Afolayan, during the premiere of his movie, stated that he is not interested in ₦1 billion or ₦2 billion in cinema earnings if he cannot get at least ₦10 million from them. He also took a swipe at his colleagues for constantly dancing to promote their movies.
Last year, Omotola lamented the industry’s condition, comparing it to Hollywood and calling for structure. The legendary actress revealed that she had been working in Hollywood for 4 years and gets monthly residuals. Meanwhile, she got no residuals in Nollywood, where she spent 30 years.