Omotola Jalade-Ekeinde, the ace actress popularly known as Omosexy, has spoken out about her intermittent hiatuses from Nollywood.
In a recent social media post, Omotola revealed that she takes deliberate breaks to unwind, introspect, and rejuvenate after prolonged periods of work.
The 46-year-old film star, who started her acting career at age 15, said she was clearing fans’ curiosity about her periodic breaks 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.
Since then, she has established herself as a prominent figure in the country’s entertainment industry.
Omotola has appeared in over 300 films and received many domestic and international awards.
The film star relocated with her family to the United States in 2021. She is married to Matthew Ekeinde. They celebrated their 27th wedding anniversary in March 2023.
In April 2022, the actress advised intending couples not to be discouraged by stories of abuse in marriage.
Omotola said good marriages still exist while enjoining people planning to tie the knot not to panic.
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