Veteran Nollywood actress and social activist Omotola Jalade-Ekeinde has shared how her children faced death threats during the EndSARS protests.
Speaking on Channels Television’s Rubbin’ Minds on Sunday, the actress said the incident marked a major turning point in her advocacy journey and made her rethink how she engages in activism.
“I am used to death threats; I have received them many times,” Omotola said.
“But I have never seen anything like what happened during EndSARS. It was intense, my kids started getting death threats. That was when it became real, and when I realised this was no longer just about me.
“When people started coming to my home and workplace looking for me, I knew it was time to think beyond myself. I had to protect others, especially my children,” she said.
Omotola explained that the experience pushed her to move away from street protests and focus more on strategic and targeted advocacy. She said it has become harder to guarantee her children’s safety as they grow older.
“I can’t control where they go. I can’t protect them as much. I don’t care for my life, but I do care for them,” she said.
