than her curve-ridden figure as she emerges biggest box-office actress
of the year.
The actress was recently honoured in the UK as the first-ever African
BEFFTA (Black Entertainment, Film, Fashion, Television and Arts) Film
Icon for her contribution to the film industry in Africa, Europe and
globally.
The year 2012 will be one in which the duo of Omotola Jalade-Ekeinde
and film maker Obi Emelonye won't forget in a hurry as the duo grabbed
the headlines in spectacular fashion judging by the quality of the
kind of jobs they both did.
The movie, Last Flight to Abuja produced and directed by award winning
Obi Emelonye first grabbed the headlines when it reportedly sold more
than 8million in its first week at the cinema!
Omotola's popularity and box-office credibility was put to test when
the movie, opened at the cinema. The premiere till date remains the
biggest premiere of any movie with six packed halls, a record no
premiere has beaten. Last Flight to Abuja also starred Hakeem Kae
Kazeem, Jim Iyke, Jide Kosoko and others.
Last Flight to Abuja is still showing at the cinema and it has already
grossed 24 million, thereby making it the highest box office earner
this year! No other movie has come close to this record so far.
It would be recalled that the same movie director produced Mirror Boy
a movie that made 18 million at the cinema..
The year 2012 has been incredible for super star, Omotola Jalade
Ekeinde; from being the highest paid actress to being the busiest on
locations of big budget movies, now famously called "the new
Nollywood" Omosexy has had a full calendar and bag as well.
It will be recalled that the sexy superstar starred in the acclaimed
Ties That Bind alongside Hollywood's Kimberley Elise, Kofi Adjorlolo,
ama K, Khareemar Aguiar among others..
Still in 2012 Omosexy as she's fondly called played the leading role
in the High budget Tarila Thompson's movie ,"Up Creek "still in post
production. She was also on call for Teco Benson's film "Blood on the
Lagoon" also in post production.
The multiple award winner thereafter went on to star in the movie
AMINA alongside British actor Wil Johnson and Vincent Regan , a movie
written, produced and directed by Christian Ashaiku, where she plays
the character of a woman suffering from mental disorder. The movie
recently premiered at the prestigious Empire Leicester square London
to great reviews.
As icing on the cake the actress was recently Honored As the First
ever African BEFFTA Film Icon for her contribution to the film
industry in Africa, Europe and globally. BEFFTA (Black Entertainment
Film Fashion Television and Arts) award is Europe's biggest award
ceremony celebrating achievements of black and ethnic personalities in
showbiz globally.
Omotola is a United Nation World Food Programme Ambassador and Amnesty
International Activist. The talented actress is a role model who gives
back to the youths through her own charity, Omotola Youth Empowerment
Programme (OYEP).