Watch Omotola Jalade-Ekeinde Break Down Mother’s Love’s ₦103 Million Box Office Journey

If you bought a ticket to watch Omotola Jalade–Ekeinde’s film, Mother’s Love, or if you’ve ever wondered how films do in the cinemas, you might want to grab some popcorn for this one as Omotola doesn’t hold back in sharing how “Mother’s Love” did at the cinema. Serving as her directorial debut feature, the family drama released nationwide on 6 March 2026 stars Omotola alongside Noray Nehita, Ifeanyi Kalu, Olumide Oworu, Lilian Afegbai, and Nosa Rex.

The story centers on a sheltered young woman, Adebisi (Noray Nehita), who steps out into the world during her NYSC service year. Excited for freedom away from her family’s strict dynamic, she forms new friendships that push her to find her own voice. Meanwhile, her mother Labake (Omotola Jalade-Ekeinde) must navigate the fine line between her protective instincts and allowing her daughter to build an independent life.

Omotola Jalade-Ekeinde attending the 34th Pan African Film Festival in Los Angeles for the screening of her directorial debut, Mother’s Love. Photo Credit: Omotola Jalade-Ekeinde/Instagram 

Reflecting on the theatrical journey, Omotola took to her channel to walk viewers through the final numbers. During its run, Mother’s Love generated ₦103,094,663 at the box office before wrapping up on 19 April 2026. “Our last cinema run was actually on the 19th of April,” she recalled. “What a beautiful day it was… We ended at the cinema in ICM Ikeja. Thank you so much to the manager of that cinema who always welcomed us with warm hugs. We had a…