Renowned Nollywood actress Omotola Jalade-Ekeinde has shared that she intentionally takes breaks to relax, reflect, and recharge after extended periods of work.
The 46-year-old star addressed her occasional hiatuses from Nollywood in a recent social media post, explaining that these breaks are a way to manage her well-being and clear up fans’ curiosity about her intermittent absences from the film industry.
“I know many don’t understand why I step away from movies for a few years and then come back again!” Omotola wrote.
“I’ve seen fans asking when I’ll return to the screen, but when you’ve been working since 15 like I have… you’ll understand the need to relax, relive, relearn, and recharge. Who gets it and who’s following?”
The award-winning film star made her Nollywood debut as the leading actress in ‘Venom of Justice’ in 1995, she was just 15 at the time.
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Since then, she has established herself as a prominent figure in the country’s entertainment industry.
Omotola Jalade-Ekeinde has appeared in over 300 films and garnered numerous domestic and international awards.
In 2021, she and her family relocated to the United States.
She is married to Matthew Ekeinde, and they celebrated their 27th wedding anniversary in March 2023.
Last year, Omotola was appointed as an executive member of the Actors’ Branch of the Academy, commonly known as the Oscars.
She recently shared a screenshot of a message from the Academy, reminding her of an upcoming meeting to discuss improvements and goals for the current 95th award season.