Omotola Jalade-Ekeinde has disclosed that her children received death threats during the 2020 #EndSARS protests, a situation that made her reconsider how she participates in activism.
The actress, whose career spans over three decades, shared the revelation on Sunday while appearing as a guest on Rubbin’ Minds on Channels Television.
“I am used to death threats; I have received them many times,” she said. “But I have never seen anything like what happened during #EndSARS. It was intense.”
She continued, “My kids started getting death threats. That was when it became weird,” emphasizing her active involvement in the movement on several levels.
“I was on the streets during #EndSARS. I was doing international advocacy. I spoke with CNN, engaged with international NGOs and embassies, and I was doing a lot of work,” she added.
Omotola described the period as the most intense backlash she has faced in her years of advocacy, noting that the situation escalated when people began physically coming to her home and workplace.
“When people started coming physically to my home and place of work to look for me, I knew I had to worry about other people and not just myself,” she said.
In other news…. Arsenal midfielder Ethan Nwaneri has openly embraced his Nigerian heritage, fueling fresh speculation about a possible future with the Super Eagles.
Nwaneri recently left Arsenal to join French club Marseille on loan until the end of the current season. The teenage midfielder has made a strong start in Ligue 1, scoring a goal on his debut for the club.
Speaking after being asked about former Nigerian stars Taye Taiwo and Wilson Oruma, who both previously played for Marseille, Nwaneri proudly acknowledged his roots.
“Yes, I know. I’m Nigerian, and I am here to help the team as much as possible,” he told R.org.
The 19-year-old has so far represented England at youth level but has not yet received a call-up to the senior national team, leaving the door open for a potential switch of international allegiance.
