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| Omotola Jalade-Ekeinde |
Nollywood Actress,
Omotola Jalade Ekeinde has recalled an experience when she once preached
the gospel in Lagos on the popular public bus known as ''Molue''.
Speaking in the latest edition of TW Magazine, she also opened up
on religion, temptations, getting married as a teenager, music career,
20 years movie career among other things.
Excerpts;
Dreams in Nollywood: We were
coming from a place where it was disgraceful to be an actor. My first
plan was to earn money to help my brothers. When I achieved that, my
dream was to make this job a success so much that people would respect
me and I would be proud of myself. It was just to earn the respect of
Nigerians.
Seeing her as headstrong and
arrogant: I realized I was different and it made me a target. A long
time ago, when it was not popular to do so, I demanded that they pack my
food on set. And they said I was proud. I tried to fit in, in the past,
but after a while I feel I don’t have to be apologetic. I asked, ‘Why
am I too fast?’ God told me, if that is how I made you, then don’t
apologise for it. I have always demanded high standards, I have realized
that I have the grace and energy to do it. But people do not understand
the whole purpose until I am done.
Husband: I am favoured. He
trusts my decisions. He knows I am not irresponsible even if I say so
myself. I consider every decision carefully. He may have reservations
but that is human, and that is not going to be a deal breaker.
Infidelity: Men cheat for
different reasons and women cheat for different reasons. For women, it
usually happens when the spouse does not show care and love. It is not
really the money. I don’t lack care; how much can you possibly give me
more than what I already have? Also, you have to think about what you
are going lose; your home, respect and integrity. When a woman cheats,
then she really wants to cheat and it will be quite difficult to catch
her at it because women are good planners.
Religious beliefs: I gave my
life to Christ when I was 15 years and I used to preach inside ‘molue’.
It is important that you find Christ and find him early. It is for your
good. The fact that I found Christ early helped me to be focused. I
always rely on God for direction (even when I wanted to get married), I
just have to find peace with it and then go for it. I really did not
indulge in those things that could have exposed me because I wasn’t
interested. I don’t like clubbing. Even when I was single, you would
have to pay me to go clubbing.
Music career: I finished my
second album since 2010 but it is not yet out contrary to insinuations. I
am not trying to be a Tiwa Savage. My career is like a Barbara
Streisand kind of career. I said I would bring out an album every five
years. The next step for me is to have my own entertainment place where
you can listen to my music, watch my movies and experience everything
about Omotola.
The next 20 years: In the
next 20 years, I am hoping that I will be alive and God will grant me
good health. I hope to be a sexy grandmother as well.”
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