Nollywood actress Omotola Jalade-Ekeinde has publicly welcomed her daughter Meraiah's fiancé, Manny, into the family, expressing her full approval and admiration for the man set to marry her second daughter.
In a gushing Instagram post on Sunday, August 16, the veteran actress shared photographs of Meraiah, also known as Mimi, and Manny posing together in matching white outfits. She took the opportunity to list the specific qualities she admires in her future son-in-law, leaving no doubt about her feelings.
Omotola's Heartfelt Praise for Manny
"Dammn ! Show me a More good looking couple Right Now ? Dear Manny, you are God fearing , Kind and intentional . What's not to absolutely Love about you! What a Man ! You both are so fit for each other . Kind hearted , Soft and Bougie ? we Love you . ❤️❤️❤️ Congratulations! ???? We can't wait for #MxM26 ! ???," she wrote.
The post marked Omotola's first detailed public statement about her daughter's fiancé, following the engagement announcement. Her words highlight Manny's religious devotion, kindness, and intentionality, qualities she clearly values in a son-in-law.
Engagement Announcement and Family Reaction
Earlier on the same day, Omotola had shared a separate video of the couple with a more spontaneous reaction. "Stop press ! Have you Heard ? My Twinnie is Engaged ! I Guess we have a Wedding to plan ! Congratulations to the Love Birds," she wrote, using the affectionate nickname "Twinnie" for Meraiah, reflecting their close bond.
Meraiah herself had announced the engagement two days prior with a simple caption: "New chapter." The 26-year-old apparel product developer is the second daughter of Omotola and her husband, Captain Matthew Ekeinde.
While the couple has not yet announced a wedding date or venue, the hashtag #MxM26 on Omotola's post appears to combine the couple's initials with the year 2026, giving fans a strong hint about the expected timeline.
Omotola and Captain Ekeinde's Marriage Milestone
Omotola and Captain Ekeinde, a pilot, tied the knot in 1996 and marked their 30th wedding anniversary earlier this year. Together, they have four children: Princess, Meraiah, Matthew, and Michael. Their son Matthew is widely known by fans as MJ or Captain E.
Colleagues and Fans Congratulate the Couple
The engagement announcement drew a wave of warm reactions from Omotola's colleagues and followers on Instagram.
- @folukedaramolasalako commented: "Congratulations. They look so good together ❤️❤️"
- @ucheogbodo wrote: "So beautiful ❤️"
- @yomicasual said: "Congratulations ?"
- @realwarripikin reacted: "Awwww congratulations ??"
- @bimpeonakoya gushed: "Congratulations to this beautiful couple!!!! Woooooowwwww!!!!! ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️ @miiimiii_e ???"
- @officiallrosie wrote: "Congratulations ???"
- @ishojusther added: "You are such an inspiration, Mrs Ekeinde. Atleast we can look up to you as a good example.. you raised godly reasonable thinking babies. God bless you.."
The outpouring of support underscores the public's affection for the actress and her family, as they celebrate this joyous occasion.
Omotola and Husband Enjoy Romantic Date
In a separate development, Omotola recently shared pictures from a romantic date with her husband, Captain Ekeinde. She displayed the delicious delicacies they were having and invited her fans to join her in enjoying the meal. Her followers took to the comment section to wish them well and to pray for their kind of marriage, with some commenting on how the two love each other so well.
The engagement of Meraiah and Manny marks a new chapter for the Ekeinde family, with the hashtag #MxM26 signaling a likely wedding celebration in 2026.
