Omotola Jalade-Ekeinde Wins Awards for Charity Film Donation

Omotola Jalade-Ekeinde has been honored with two social impact awards for her philanthropic efforts following the release of her film, Mother’s Love. The film, which premiered in Nigerian cinemas on March 6, 2026, grossed over N103 million.

Omotola, who co-produced the film with Tyna Obahiagbon, pledged to donate 100% of the net cinema proceeds after standard deductions to the NGO Slum2School Africa, aimed at supporting children's education in underserved communities. After accounting for deductions, N22,276,558 was transferred to Slum2School Africa in July to aid its educational initiatives.

Omotola expressed gratitude for the opportunity to combine her filmmaking with charitable work, emphasizing her inspiration drawn from supporting children in communities like Makoko, featured in the film. This recognition adds to her ongoing advocacy and career in Nollywood, where she has been vocal about the need for better structure within the film industry.