Nollywood actress and film maker, Omotola Jalade Ekeinde has been announced as one of the 100 Most Influential People of African Descent.

Omotola Jalade Ekeinde

Disclosing this on her instagram page on Thursday, the mother of four said: “Honoured to be one of the Most Influential 100 People of African Descent at the United Nations by @mipad100“.

Omotola who has appeared in over 300 films, with several high-profile awards was honoured in New York City, following the opening of the 73rd UN General Assembly.

Other celebrities on the list include Davido, D’banj, Dakore Egbuson, Yemi Alade, Stella Damasus and Falz.

Most Influential People of African Descent (MIPAD) award distinguishes excellence in people of African descent from over 50 countries worldwide in support of the United Nations International Decade for People of African Descent (IDPAD) 2015 – 2024.

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