2. Omotola Jalade Ekeinde
This Nigerian singer, philanthropist, actress, and model was born in Lagos and made her “Nollywood” debut in 1995. And she is still going strong! Just look at her, Number Two on our list. Omotola Jalade Ekeinde is of Ondo descent, and has acted in a whopping 300 productions. Her musical abilities have also not gone unnoticed, and she was named Best Actress by Screen Nation for her work in African Magic. She also smashed the record books by being the first African celeb to get over one million “likes” on Facebook. Let’s not forget her philanthropy; she works on the same wavelength as such powerful figures as Kate Middleton, Michelle Obama, and Beyoncé. Time magazine even named for one of the most 100 influential people.
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