Veteran Nollywood actress Omotola Jalade-Ekeinde has shared the story behind her popular nickname, Omosexy, revealing that it was coined by her husband, Matthew Ekeinde.
The actress made this known during an interview on Naija FM, where she opened up about how the now-famous name came into existence. According to Omotola, her husband came up with the nickname after buying her a luxury car and personalising its plate number.
During the conversation, the interviewer asked, “The name Omosexy. Who give you that name? Na we give you that name? Abi na you give yourself that name. Or na your cofamily give you am?”
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Responding, the actress said, “Na my honey boy give me that name…e buy me one Lincoln Navigator that time..e put am for the plate number, you know, him write am there.”
Prompt News reports the revelation has since sparked reactions online, with fans praising the couple’s bond and the sweet origin of the nickname that has become closely associated with the Nollywood icon.

