Nigerian actress Omotola Jalade-Ekeinde has announced that proceeds from her directorial debut Mother’s Love will be donated to support education for underprivileged children through Slum2School Africa.
Truth Live News International gathered that the actress made the announcement during a recent private screening of the film, revealing that all income generated for her production company, Redhot Concepts, from the movie’s theatrical run will be directed toward expanding access to education.
According to Omotola, the decision reflects both the film’s message and her long-standing commitment to humanitarian advocacy.
“Today I stand before you and I am honoured to announce that a 100% of the production company’s proceeds from the theatrical release of ‘Mother’s Love’ will be donated to advancing the access to education. It will be handed over to Slum2School,” she said.
Reflecting on her career and advocacy work, the actress said storytelling has always served as a powerful way to highlight real-life issues affecting society.
“For more than three decades, my work in film has allowed me to tell stories that travel far beyond the screen. Yet, alongside that journey my humanitarian advocacy has reminded me that stories are not merely narratives, they are mirrors reflecting the realities of our world,” she added.
Omotola explained that the film draws inspiration from real-life experiences and communities, particularly the Makoko community in Lagos.
“Set between the beautiful and very important community of Makoko, a community in Lagos, shines light into the universal truth that transcends geography,” she said.
With a runtime of one hour and 42 minutes, Mother’s Love first premiered last year during the 50th anniversary of the Toronto International Film Festival, where it generated considerable attention on social media.
The film follows the story of Labake, a woman determined to hold her family together amid growing tensions that threaten to tear it apart. Central to the story is her devotion to her husband Rotimi and their daughter Adebisi.
The plot unfolds further when Adebisi, who has grown up in comfort and privilege, leaves home to participate in the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) programme. During her service year, she meets a fellow corps member named Obaro, a relationship that introduces a clash of economic and social realities that drives the film’s central conflict.
The film features a cast that includes Olumide Oworu, Ifeanyi Kalu, and Noray Nehita.
