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Omotola Jalade-Ekeinde's Mother's Love Joins Only 4 Films in History to Donate 100% of Theatrical Proceeds to Charity: A First for Africa
In her 30th year in film and her directorial debut, Nollywood legend, TIME 100 honoree, UN World Food Programme Ambassador, and global screen icon Omotola Jalade-Ekeinde turns Mother's Love into an unprecedented act of giving committing box office proceeds to Slum2School Africa and placing the film among only 4 in global cinema history to make this level of philanthropic commitment. By Sahndra Fon Dufe, Editor in Chief, Black Film Wire Published: March 14, 2026 Mother's Love
Sahndra Fon Dufe
Mar 1411 min read
Omotola Jalade-Ekeinde's Directorial Debut 'Mother's Love' Crosses ₦25 Million at Nigerian Box Office in Opening Frame
The Nile Entertainment-distributed family drama, which traveled from TIFF to PAFF before its domestic launch, continues its run nationwide. Noray Nehita stars in Omotola Jalade Ekeinde’s Directorial Debut Mother’s Love Lagos/Los Angeles - Omotola Jalade-Ekeinde 's Mother's Love has crossed the ₦25 million mark (approximately $18,000 USD at current exchange rates) at the Nigerian box office following its opening weekend, distributor The Nile Entertainment confirmed Monday.
BFW Staff
Mar 132 min read
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