As Coronovirus continues to spread across the globe, Nollywood screen diva, Omotola Jalade Ekeinde , has revealed that she has tested positive to the dreaded disease.
The renowned actress took to her Instagram account @realomosexy to make this known to her fans.
The 42-year-old actress, however, stated that she was currently in isolation and is already getting better.
“Hello all, I know most of you have been wondering where I’ve been.
“Well, I contracted COVID-19. I have been ill, in isolation and now getting better.
“More details on this, soon,” she wrote.
Omotola is a Nigerian actress, singer and philanthropist and one of the icons in the Nigerian Nollywood industry.
She has not only contributed immensely to the Nigerian entertainment industry, but is also known for her humanitarian efforts.
Since her Nollywood film debut in 1995, the leading actress has appeared in so me 300 films, selling millions of video copies.
She is the first African celebrity to receive over one million likes on her Facebook page.
She currently has a total of three million followers on Facebook.
Beyond her show business accomplishments, she is also applauded for her remarkable humanitarian efforts.
Omotola is one of the pioneers of the video film era of Nigerian cinema, becoming the most watched actress in Africa.
In 2013, she was honoured in Time magazine’s list of the 100 most influential people in the world alongside Michelle Obama, Beyoncé and Kate Middleton.
In 2013, Omotola made her US television debut in VH1’s scripted series, Hit the Floor.
In November 2013, she spoke at the 2013 edition of the WISE Summit, held in Doha, Qatar.
In 2014, she was honoured by the Nigerian government as a Member of the Order of the Federal Republic, MFR for her contributions to Nigeria cinema.
She is married to pilot Captain Matthew Ekeinde and their marriage is blessed with four children, Princess, M.J, Merairah and Michael.
