Veteran Nollywood actress Omotola Jalade-Ekeinde has shared intimate thoughts on what truly endures beyond fame and fortune during her appearance on the Afropolitan Podcast. The conversation, which has been making rounds sees the screen icon reflecting on the lasting impact she hopes to leave and the personal milestones that has shaped her.
Omotola made her priorities crystal clear when discussing what she wants to be remembered for.
“Legacy is important to me because when I am gone, that is the only thing people hold on to. You won’t think of how much I had, how much I made, or how much I spent. It would be what I stood for.”
She also touched on the emotional weight many associate with her as a mother of four, while proudly highlighting her broader accomplishments.
“Emotionally or sentimentally, people would want me to say that I am a mother. But I am proud of all my achievements—from that little girl who lost her father at 12 and was living in Iyana Ipaja, to where I am today,” Omotola reflected, acknowledging the long road from humble beginnings to becoming one of Africa’s most respected actresses with over 300 films to her credit.
The actress did not shy away from the tougher chapters of her story. She recalled a period of deep isolation after watching close friends chase opportunities overseas.
“There was a time when I felt very down. All my friends started travelling abroad. Four of my best friends left for the UK or America. I felt like life had left me.”
Omotola’s openness on the podcast offers fans a rare look behind the glamorous image, reminding many that even icons grapple with doubt, loss, and the pressure to create something meaningful.