Nollywood icon Omotola Jalade-Ekeinde officially marked her 30th year in the industry with a historic milestone: the star-studded Lagos premiere of her directorial debut, “Mother’s Love.” Held on Sunday, March 1, 2026, at the Alliance Française in Ikoyi, the event was themed “Old Money Glam,” drawing a distinguished crowd of diplomats, industry veterans, and even former President Olusegun Obasanjo.
The 102-minute drama-thriller follows the journey of Adebisi, a young woman from a sheltered, affluent background whose life takes an unexpected turn during her NYSC year. In a beautiful blending of real life and fiction, the lead role of Adebisi is played by Omotola’s lookalike daughter, Meraiah Ekeinde, marking her own on-screen debut.
One of the evening’s most emotional highlights occurred when Omotola reunited with Meraiah on stage. A video of the duo sharing a celebratory dance—both looking radiant in vintage-inspired outfits—has since gone viral, with fans gushing over their striking resemblance and shared joy. President Obasanjo, who described Omotola as a “national treasure,” joined the family on the red carpet, adding a layer of prestige to the actress’s transition behind the lens.
Mother’s Love is produced under RedHotConcepts and has already gained international buzz following screenings at the Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF) and the Pan African Film Festival. For fans at home, the wait is almost over—the film hits cinemas nationwide tomorrow, March 6, 2026.
