Nollywood actress, musician and philanthropist, Omotola Jalade Ekeinde gains the coveted position in the most respected and anticipated list of the year, the 2013 TIME 100 Most Influential People In The World. Previous honorees have included United States President Barack Obama, Oprah Winfrey and Angelina Jolie.As Africa’s leading lady of showbiz, Omotola joins the select few elite from around the world, who TIME Magazine honors as the globes’ most distinguished individuals and who have amassed global achievements in their respective industries. After nearly two decades of consistent on screen success, 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’s influence has transcended across the African continent thanks to her stellar award-winning performances, respected humanitarian efforts, and being coined "The African Magic” by international media outlets alike.Explaining how Omotola made it to the list, TIME’s movie critic, Richard Corliss, on the TIME’s website, described her as "the Queen of Nollywood.”