ACTRESS OMOTOLA JAKANDE EKEINDE DAUGHTER, BEGINS A NEW CHAPTER AS SHE GETS ENGAGED TO BE MARRIED
Nollywood veteran Omotola Jalade-Ekeinde has yet another reason to celebrate, as her daughter, Meraiah Ekeinde, has announced her engagement. The news broke on Wednesday, August 12, 2026, when Meraiah shared a black-and-white video on her Instagram capturing intimate moments from a romantic beachside proposal, instantly setting social media abuzz with excitement.
In the clip, Meraiah’s fiancé is seen sharing affectionate moments with her, though she has chosen to keep his identity private, revealing only glimpses of his face throughout the footage. The 25-year-old, who works as a model, fashion merchandiser and apparel product developer, kept her announcement brief, accompanying the video with the simple but telling caption, “New chapter.”
Meraiah is Omotola’s second daughter and one of four children the actress shares with her husband, Captain Matthew Ekeinde. Born on February 7, 2000, in Lagos, Meraiah currently resides in Los Angeles, California, and has built a career for herself as a beauty model and Instagram influencer while largely staying out of the spotlight when it comes to her personal life.
The announcement quickly drew an outpouring of love online, with members of Meraiah’s family, including her mother and siblings, reposting the engagement video across their respective social media platforms.Fans who have watched Meraiah grow up in the public eye, as the daughter of one of Nigeria’s most recognisable actresses, flooded the comments with congratulatory messages.
Interestingly, this isn’t the first time this year that Meraiah has surprised her mother with a special moment. Back in March, she flew into Nigeria without informing Omotola, showing up at the Lagos premiere of Mother’s Love, her mother’s directorial debut, which also marked Omotola’s 30th anniversary in Nollywood.
As for Omotola herself, the actress is yet to publicly comment in detail on the engagement or share information about her soon-to-be son-in-law. Still, the milestone adds to a string of proud family moments for the Jalade-Ekeinde household, coming at a time when Omotola continues to balance her thriving career with cherished, close-knit family life.