Omoni Oboli calls Omotola ‘The African Magic’
Our country is littered with success
stories that have shaped us into who we are. We have icons that have,
through their consistency, paved the way for many of us to walk right
through. Many have done it unwittingly by just focusing on achieving
their personal goals and in their resolve to break through the
stereotypes, disenfranchisement and stigmas they have shown the rest of
us the endless possibilities in their chosen fields. Others have done it
with a plan to leave a trail for others to follow.
I will continue to celebrate these icons
that I consider to be the true role models for our youth to emulate in
our nation. One such icon is our very own Omotola Jalade-Ekeinde. The original Omosexy who has been tagged the African Magic.
Omotola waltzed into the movie industry before it was nicknamed Nollywood
and took her place at the top of the industry as a leading lady like
she actually owned the place. She fits into it easily like one who knew
that she was born to do this. Her consistency at the top is evidence of
her prowess at delivering every role consistently from when she stole
our hearts in the movie Mortal Inheritance.
The ever-growing fans of Nollywood have
been held spellbound by her believability in all her varied roles. At
such a young age when many didn’t know their left from right she
understood the responsibility that came with being the leading lady. We
saw her cry, laugh, rejoice, explore and display other emotions and
adventures that Nollywood has been consistently propelling us actors
through in the last 21 years of its existence so that we have come to
believe that we know her personally.
