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Omotola Jalade marks Husband’s birthday with bedroom photo
Nollywood actress Omotola Jalade-Ekeinde has marked her husband’s birthday and their 27th wedding anniversary by sharing a bedroom photo of the couple on Instagram. In the photo, Omotola’s husband, Matthew Ekeinde, is shirtless, with a visible tattoo of the actress’s nickname “Omosexy” on his arm. The couple is seen lying in bed together.
The post captioned “Happy birthday my Forever HoneyBoy. And… Happy Anniversary to us. 27 years and we only just about to get into phase 2! Last kiddo now 21… no more PG …” was shared on Thursday.
Matthew Ekeinde is a Nigerian pilot and the couple tied the knot in 1996. In 2000, they renewed their vows in mid-air aboard a Dash 7 aircraft. The wedding ceremony was officiated by a priest, with family members and a few friends in attendance.
The wedding made headlines at the time as Captain Matthew Ekeinde flew the plane for about 10 minutes, only leaving the cockpit to say his vows. Together, the couple has four children, Princess Ekeinde, Meraiah Ekeinde, Captain E, and Micheal Ekeinde.
Omotola is one of the top actresses in Nigeria’s movie industry, Nollywood, with over 300 films to her credit. She has also received several awards for her acting roles, including Best Actress in a Leading Role at the African Movie Academy Awards.
The actress is also known for her philanthropic work, including her involvement in various charitable causes.