Omosexy makes directorial debut with Mother’s Love

The Nation Newspaper covers Omotola's transition behind the camera.

Nigerian screen siren, Omotola Jalade-Ekeinde has premiered her directorial debut, ‘A Mother’s Love,’ at the ongoing Toronto International Film Festival. The film premiered to a mix of international audiences at the Cinema 5 of the TIFF Lightbox on Saturday, September 6, 2025. The event had in attendance the Executive Director of the National Film and Video Censors Board, Dr Shuaibu Husseini, filmmakers, including Obi Emelonye, Victor Akande, and Ramsey Nouah.

This milestone marks Omotola’s transition from her celebrated on-screen career to introducing her distinct storytelling voice to the global stage. ‘Mother’s Love,’ is a deeply moving debut that explores themes of self-discovery, mother–daughter bonds, unresolved grief, resilience, and healing.

In a brief chat, the 47-year-old actress, who said the milestone was to mark her 30-year-old career, revealed that she had featured in over 300 movies and had co-directed and written a couple of films.