#BeAnICON: Omotola Jalade Ekeinde

Omotola Jalade Ekeinde made her film debut in 1995 and has appeared in over 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.

Over the years, Omotola has been a pioneer in the Nollywood film industry, successfully becoming the most watched actress in Africa. In 2013, she was honoured in Time Magazine's list of the 100 most influential people in the world alongside Michelle Obama, Beyonce and Kate Middleton.

In early 2013, Omotola made her US television debut in VH1's scripted series, Hit the Floor. On 2 November 2013, she spoke at the 2013 edition of the WISE Summit, held in Doha, Qatar.
In 2014, she was honoured by the Nigerian government as a Member of the Order of the Federal Republic, MFR for her contributions to Nigerian cinema.

She is also applauded for her remarkable humanitarian efforts, as a UN World Food Programme Ambassador, Amnesty international activist, leader of her own NGO, the Omotola Youth Empowerment Project (OYEP), and contributor to many other philanthropic causes.

Ref.: Wikipedia, wise-qatar.org