{"id":2359,"date":"2013-04-18T23:41:04","date_gmt":"2013-04-18T23:41:04","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/disnaija.com\/nigeria-news\/omotola-makes-time-magazines-100-world-icons-list\/"},"modified":"2013-04-18T23:41:04","modified_gmt":"2013-04-18T23:41:04","slug":"omotola-makes-time-magazines-100-world-icons-list","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/disnaija.com\/omotola-makes-time-magazines-100-world-icons-list\/","title":{"rendered":"Omotola makes TIME magazine\u2019s 100 World icons list"},"content":{"rendered":"
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NEHRU ODEH<\/strong><\/p>\n

Nollywood Screen goddess Omotola Jalade- Ekeinde, 34, has notched another feat on the international stage, making the 2013 Time 100 world\u2019s Icon List, as one of the most influential people in the world.<\/p>\n

On the same honors list with her are Beyonce, Kate Middleton, Michele Obama, Justin Timberlake, the Chinese tennis star, Li Na<\/p>\n

Previous honorees were President Barack Obama, Oprah Winfrey and Angelina Jolie.<\/p>\n

In a press statement released by the magazine, Omotola was described as Africa\u2019s leading lady of showbiz.<\/p>\n

After nearly two decades of consistent on-screen success, the African Jewel\u2019s accomplishments have been recognized as a pioneering force of the Nollywood film industry.<\/p>\n

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Omotola has received dozens of accolades, however, being noted on the TIME 100 not only catapults her superstardom but also reinforces the African film industry as a global powerhouse. Omotola\u2019s influence has transcended the African continent thanks to her stellar award-winning performances, respected humanitarian efforts, and being coined \u201cThe African Magic\u201d by international media outlets alike,\u201d the statement reads.<\/p>\n

Michael Djaba of I Factory Live & leading African entertainment provider OH BOX remarks: \u201cOmotola epitomizes the 21st century African woman and after producing her successful reality show, Omotola: The Real Me, it\u2019s with great joy we congratulate her being recognized as one of the most influential people in the world. She has so much more to come.\u201d<\/p>\n

Since the news broke, the curvy actress\u2019 twitter handle and facebook page have been buzzing with congratulatory messages from across the world.<\/p>\n

Chukie Edozien \u200f@Chukie_lynxxx tweeted: \u201cBig shouts to @Realomosexy for making the Times100 MostInfluential People InTheWorld Icon List Thats a Big Deal! Africa Rising.\u201d<\/p>\n

In celebration of the honor, Omotola has been invited to New York City for the TIME 100 Gala on April 23, and will be interacting with other honorees such as Michelle Obama, Beyonc\u00e9, and Steven Spielberg.<\/p>\n

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