Nollywood actress Omotola Jalade Ekeinde has revealed that her children were targeted with death threats while the EndSARS anti-police brutality movement was happening in Nigeria, underscoring how intense and personal the situation became for many families. The Last Flight to Abuja star spoke about the experience in a recent interview where she reflected on how deeply the protests affected her and her loved ones. (ghanaweb.com
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Omotola explained that at the height of the EndSARS demonstrations in 2020, which saw young Nigerians take to the streets to demand an end to police harassment and abuse, she and her family were caught up in the stress of public scrutiny. She said that some individuals began sending threatening messages to her children, warning them with language that was frightening and completely unacceptable. The actress described how upsetting it was to have her children dragged into something that was meant to be a peaceful pursuit of justice and reform. (ghanaweb.com
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Omotola said the experience made her even more protective and determined to shield her family from harm, emphasising that the safety of her children became a priority above all else during that period. She also stressed that no matter how passionate people are about a cause, crossing the line into threats and personal attacks is never justified. Her comments struck a chord with many followers, especially parents who could relate to the fear of seeing their children become targets simply because of their parent’s public voice. (ghanaweb.com
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Fans and peers in the entertainment industry responded with support for Omotola after her revelation, with many praising her for speaking candidly about the emotional toll the protests had on her family. Some pointed out that celebrities who use their platform to advocate for social change often face intense backlash, and that sharing these kinds of experiences helps raise awareness about the impact such pressure can have on loved ones. (ghanaweb.com
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The EndSARS movement was a major moment in Nigerian civil activism, but as Omotola’s account shows, it also highlighted how personal and divisive public issues can become when heated debates spill into social media and private lives. Her story serves as a reminder of the responsibilities that come with public expression and the importance of protecting the wellbeing of others even during passionate campaigns for justice.
