Miss Nigeria Organisation Apologises to Omotola Jalade-Ekeinde Over Viral Red Carpet Incident
The Miss Nigeria Organisation has issued a formal apology to veteran actress Omotola Jalade-Ekeinde over the discomfort she experienced during a viral red carpet interview at the 46th Miss Nigeria Patrons & Board Dinner.
In an official statement released on Tuesday, March 24, 2026, the organisation clarified that the young media presenter involved in the clip was not invited to the private event and had no official affiliation with the dinner.
“First and foremost, we wish to publicly extend our sincerest apologies to Omotola for the discomfort she experienced. She is a deeply valued member of the Miss Nigeria community, a close friend of the organisation, and a woman who has spent decades paving the way for young creatives in this country. She deserves the utmost respect and care,” the statement read in part.
The organisation explained that the Patrons & Board Dinner was a strictly invite-only event, not open to general press coverage outside designated channels. It noted that the presence of uninvited media sometimes leads to “impromptu moments where both the guests and the interviewers are caught off guard.”
The group further revealed that the widely circulated video clip was edited and did not reflect the full context of the incident.
“There were multiple individuals involved who repeatedly invaded Omotola’s personal space, making her feel deeply uncomfortable and unsafe. The clip that has been shared was edited and does not reflect the full extent of what occurred,” the statement added.
The Miss Nigeria Organisation condemned the actions of anyone who approaches invited guests uninvited, describing such behaviour as “completely unacceptable.”
“Omotola was gracious enough to engage in good faith, and that goodwill was taken advantage of,” it said.
The viral video showed Omotola appearing visibly irritated when the young presenter asked her to introduce herself during a live segment. She responded by questioning his preparedness before walking away. A separate clip later emerged showing her granting a seated interview.
The organisation urged the media and the public to always respect event protocols and the privacy of invited guests.
It also used the opportunity to promote Omotola’s new film, *Mother’s Love*, revealing that all theatrical proceeds from the movie will go to the Slum2School Africa initiative.
“That is the Omotola we know and celebrate,” the statement concluded, while commending attendees for the success of the 2026 Patrons Ball.
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