Happy Birthday To Me And My Daughter – Omotola Jalade-Ekeinde

Nollywood actor, Omotola Jalade-Ekeinde clocks 42 today, and she has jumped on social media to celebrate and herself and her daughter who clocks 20 today as well.

To mark their special day, the movie star flaunted throwback pictures with her daughter.

Her words, “Happy Birthday to Us! I waited till it’s 12midnight where you are @miiimiii_e to do this a Post!My Twinnie, My Love, My baby ( not a teenager anymore …arghhhh) I Love You ! ❤️ You’re a Ball of Light. Never Angry , Always Happy! Always Thoughtful ! Our Supermodel , Our Fashionista, our Diplomatic Mimi.”

“My Bestie, you chose to come into this world on my birthday and I’m truly grateful for the Joy thus has Continued to bring me. I Love you. On this day, I wish you Even More Wisdom, Peace, Good health and Definitely God’s Favor . We call you Miss Beauty and Brains … permit me to share that title with you.”

See the pictures,

Stunning.

Omotola Jalade Ekeinde MFR, born Omotola Jalade, 7 February 1978) is a Nigerian Actress, Singer, Philanthropist and former Model. Since her Nollywood film debut in 1995; the leading actress has appeared in 300 films, selling millions of video copies. After receiving numerous high-profile awards, launching a music career, and amassing an enviable fan base, the press has revered the Screen Nation “Best Actress” as the “African Magic”. She is the first African celebrity to receive over 1 million likes on her Facebook page. She currently has a total of 3 million followers on Facebook.

Beyond her show business accomplishments, she is also applauded for her remarkable humanitarian efforts. Omotola is one of the pioneers of the video film era of Nigerian cinema, becoming one of the most watched actresses in Africa. In the year 2013, she was honoured in Time magazine’s list of the 100 most influential people in the world alongside Michelle Obama, Beyoncé and Kate Middleton.

Omotola, who is of Ondo descent, was born in Lagos State. She grew up in a family of five: her parents and two younger brothers; Tayo and Bolaji Jalade. Her mother, Oluwatoyin Jalade née Amori Oguntade, worked at J.T Chanrai Nigeria, and her father, Oluwashola Jalade, worked at the YMCA and the Lagos Country Club.[citation needed] Omotola’s original ambition was to work in business management, while awaiting her results from university, she began modelling to earn a living.[citation needed] Omotola attended Chrisland School, Opebi (1981–1987), Oxford Children School (1987), Santos Layout, and Command Secondary Schoo,l Kaduna (1988–1993).[citation needed] She had a brief stint at Obafemi Awolowo University and completed her studies at Yaba College of Technology (1996–2004), where she studied Estate Management.