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Princess Ekeinde, daughter of veteran Nollywood actress Omotola Jalade-Ekeinde, has spoken about the challenges of growing up in a famous family, revealing how constant comparisons with her mother have affected her personal life and career choices.
Princess shared her experience during an appearance on The Chat show, where she discussed the advantages and disadvantages of being a child of wealthy or influential parents, popularly described as a “nepo baby”.
According to her, although children from privileged backgrounds may enjoy financial benefits and access to opportunities, their lives also come with expectations and pressures that outsiders may not fully understand.
She explained that being the first child and first daughter in her family has placed an additional responsibility on her to protect the family’s reputation and maintain its public image.
Princess said people frequently measure her against her mother, particularly regarding physical appearance, popularity and talent. She added that questions about whether she intends to follow Omotola into acting have become frustrating.
She stressed that, despite being proud of her mother, she wants people to recognise her as an individual with her own identity and ambitions.
Princess noted that Omotola pursued acting because it was her personal passion, arguing that her mother’s career choice should not automatically determine the direction of her own life.
She questioned why people assume she must become an actress simply because she was born to one of Nigeria’s most recognised screen stars.
The media personality also spoke about the difficulties of living under public scrutiny. She said people sometimes behave as though they have a right to control the decisions of celebrity children, including their clothing, statements, relationships and general lifestyle.
According to her, sharing parts of one’s life with the public can gradually create the feeling that personal freedom has been taken away.
Princess further explained that mistakes made by children of famous people are often used to criticise their parents. In Nigerian society, she observed, a person’s actions may quickly become associated with their family name rather than being judged independently.
She said this creates a constant need to be careful about how she presents herself, knowing that her behaviour could affect how people perceive her parents.
Her comments have highlighted the less visible difficulties associated with growing up in a prominent family, particularly the struggle to establish an independent identity while carrying public expectations.
Princess’s remarks also contribute to the wider conversation about privilege, family influence and the assumptions surrounding children who inherit public recognition through their parents.
While acknowledging the advantages of her background, she maintained that those benefits do not eliminate the emotional and social challenges that come with being constantly watched and compared to a famous parent.
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