Veteran actress Omotola Jalade Ekeinde has opened up about trust in her marriage, stating that her husband showed no insecurity after an admirer gifted her a car.

She said on Naija FM, “Women have admirers,” she explained. “Me, who is married, I know how many people have gifted me things, women and men. They’ll just see me and say, ‘Omotola, I’m sending you this.’ They’ve gifted me a car before.”

Responding to the question of whether she attempted to return the gift, Omotola confidently said, “No, why would I return the car?”

She attributed the ease with which such situations are managed to her husband’s self-assurance, noting that he is exceptionally secure in himself.

“Think about it, how would you marry an Omosexy if you’re not secure?” she quipped.

However, the actress rejected suggestions that women do not lead in Nollywood, maintaining that women form the real backbone of the industry.

“Women are the ones who hold Nollywood,” she said, stressing that many female actors are not just performers but also business owners, influencers, producers, and entrepreneurs.

She explained that many actresses she is familiar with operate several businesses in addition to acting, while others also hold full-time jobs.

Last year on social media, Omotola Jalade-Ekeinde celebrated two special milestones—her husband, Captain Matthew Ekeinde’s birthday and their 29th wedding anniversary.

To mark the occasion, she shared a heartfelt video capturing a tender moment between them.

In the clip, Captain Ekeinde showered her with praises, affectionately calling her Nigeria’s hottest.

Omotola, filled with love and gratitude, wrote a touching tribute to her husband, referring to him as “Big Kohuna” and “HoneyBoy.”

Reflecting on their nearly three decades together, she expressed pride in calling Captain Ekeinde her own, describing him as a humble, joyful, and honorable man.

She also appreciated the years of support, laughter, and peace they have shared, looking forward to many more to come.

Her post has since attracted a wave of congratulations from fans and fellow celebrities, who admire the couple’s enduring love and commitment.

In 2024, she s "Omosexy,"  celebrated her 46th birthday today, February 7, 2024, with joy and gratitude.The celebrated actress shared a heartwarming snapshot from her recent birthday photoshoot on Instagram, accompanied by a thoughtful caption expressing her excitement.

In her post, Omotola reflected on the unpredictable nature of life, stating, "The race is not to the swift, nor the battle to the strong, nor bread to the wise, nor riches to men of understanding, nor favour to men of skill. But time and chance happen to them all. Thank you, Lord for +1."

The actress received an outpouring of congratulations and well-wishes from fans, followers, and fellow celebrities.Actor Chidi Mokeme showered her with praise, saying, "Oh My Goodness!!! Who let this goddess out of the fortress? O’Sexy! Happy Birthday My Love. Keep blazing the trails. Have Fun and Enjoy Ur Moments Queen."

Other celebrities, including Osas Ighodaro, Chizzy Alicia, and Adesua Etomi, joined in the birthday celebrations with heartfelt messages.

Leading up to her special day, Omotola had been sharing her excitement on social media. On February 4, 2024, she posted a humorous video, exclaiming, "The way I'm looking at Everyone Acting like they Don’t know my Birthday is on the Moses Crossing, 7th of FEBRUARY!!! It’s Aquarius Season! Who’s got Gifts for meh!"

In 2023, Omotola shared the secret of the success of her marriage in an interview with Potpourri and some other news outlets.

Omotola has been married to Captain Matthew Ekeinde for 27 years, having been married at the age of 18. Unlike many of her colleagues who could not hold together in a marriage, Omotola’s has become a model from which many entertainers could borrow a leaf.

She preaches tolerance, submission, and understanding, adding that the greatest mistake a woman can make is to claim equality with her man.

“A woman must know her place and submit to her husband. The greatest mistake a woman can make is wanting to stand shoulder to shoulder with her man. When you show submission your man will respect and adore you for it, she echoes.

Omotola also gave a picture of the understanding that exists between her and her husband, which to many African couples and parents would have seemed inappropriate.

“I always tell people that women are stronger than men, psychologically. Let me tell you something more, my husband is actually the one who goes to the market. I don’t go to the market because I can’t. Because of my status, I can’t. But my husband didn’t say you know traditionally, a man is not supposed to go to the market, I’m not gonna go, no. My husband actually goes to the market, she has revealed much to the disbelief and outrage of so many.

“Earlier in my career, I used to go with him but I’d stay in the car, because our cars are tinted, so I’d stay in the car. But then, one time we went to Tejuosho and someone found out I was in the car. It became a major security risk, so he said don’t ever go with me again. He goes and he has fun and he comes back home, and I do the cooking, so you see we strengthen each other,” she had added.

Omotola had also confessed that not many men would have been able to stand her personality, adding she probably wouldn’t have married if she had not been so lucky to have had somebody like Captain Ekeinde.

She said, “ I don’t think there is a man that can handle me apart from my husband. Not because I am a bad person, it is because I have a very strong personality. I can understand why a lot of female artists find it very difficult to find the right person. When you achieve some kind of success, you become really confused as to who really loves you for who you are. It’s not really easy, you know, so it is very hard finding those people who really love you. If you are not a very grounded person ,you too can contribute in some kind of way to your own problems and so I might have contributed to my own problems.”

"Of course, many men have walked the altar with actresses and oftentimes have found out it is not the heaven it promised to be. The time spent away from home on locations is just too much for some spouses to bear. And so is the limelight that comes with all forms of temptations and vices of life. "

When Omotola was asked if her husband had ever complained about her career, it was another revelation moulded in love and understanding.

“No. Never. When I met him I was already an actress. I wasn’t a big star then, if anything, he was the one even encouraging me. To be honest with you, he’s my biggest movie fan. I don’t even watch most of my own movies, he’s the one who buys and watches them. There’s no one movie of mine he has not bought or watched. He doesn’t just watch them, he frames the posters. Most of the posters he framed them in wood and they are all over the house. The posters are framed into wood,” she told Potpourri in an interview.

Interestingly, the mother of four is fondly called by all as Omosexy. But few know the origin of the name. It is another product of long years of love and romance as the actress also revealed in another past interview.