How Omotola became one of 928 Oscars invitees
Veteran Nollywood actress, Omotola Jalade Ekeinde has just been invited to become a member of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Science otherwise known as the Oscars. Omotola’s invitation was based on the recognition she got in the 2010 romantic drama “A Private Storm” and the 2012 thriller “Last Flight to Abuja”. She was listed among the record breaking 928 members that were invited this year. The Academy topped last year’s record of 774 new members as it invited 683 members in 2016 and 322 in 2015, which were also record numbers.
Drama, as Dickson meets Omotola
Governor Seriake Dickson of Bayelsa State may not have had any face-to-face encounter with Nollywood actress ,Omotola Jalade-Ekeinde, before now. But when he eventually did last Saturday night, it was with great passion that he confirmed why the actress is called “Omosexy” by her fans.
Genevieve Nnaji, Omotola, others battle for City People award
Come tomorrow, at Heaven Event Center, Ikeja, organisers of the annual City People Awards will announce the winner of the Face of Nollywood category, which is keenly contested by the quartet of Genevieve Nnaji, Omotola Jalade-Ekeinde, Rita Dominic and Funke Akindele-Oloyede.
