Dare Babalola
Veteran actress and filmmaker Omotola Jalade-Ekeinde, popularly known as Omo Sexy has opened up about the secrets to her long lasting marriage, revealing the keys to a successful partnership with her husband, Captain Matthew Ekeinde.
With a career spanning three decades, Omotola Jalade-Ekeinde is not only acclaimed for her acting prowess but also admired for her enduring marriage, marking 29 years of partnership, a rare feat in the entertainment industry.
Speaking to Punch, the actress disclosed the secret of her uncontentious marriage saying, “God’s grace is central. My husband and I share the same faith and had Christ before we met, which is our foundation. Misunderstandings happen, but we always return to that foundation.
“My husband is mature, simple-minded, and values peace over the spotlight. He doesn’t compete with me, and he manages our home, including shopping. He’s a blessing.”
On how she began her acting career, Jalade-Ekeinde narrated, “I started acting after escorting a friend to a movie audition. After finishing school, I was waiting for my JAMB results and wanted to use my time productively to support my mum, who was a widow. I looked for ways to earn money and had applied for several opportunities that didn’t work out. Eventually, a friend invited me to a modelling audition, and I decided to try. I got in and was paid well.
“One day, we went to another modelling audition, which was taking too long, so my friend suggested we check out a nearby movie audition. She went in first but didn’t get the role. I asked if I could try, and she agreed. I went in, gave it my best, and surprisingly got the part. That marked the beginning of my acting journey.”
