Nigerian skit maker and actor Akinyoola Ayoola, popularly known as Kamo State, has addressed the speculation surrounding Funke Akindele's absence from the premiere of his debut cinema film, Star Lomo. The event took place in Lagos on Sunday, and Akindele's absence sparked concerns about a possible rift between the two. Kamo State took to social media to clarify that Akindele was not in the country at the time of the premiere.
According to Kamo State, Akindele missed the premiere simply because she was out of the country, and there was no disagreement between them. He emphasized that the actress had spoken with him about the premiere and would support the film. Kamo State expressed his appreciation for Akindele's support in the past and requested that their personal relationship not be speculated upon.
Kamo State's relationship with Akindele gained prominence during the production and promotion of Everybody Loves Jenifa in 2024. He frequently appeared in content shared by Akindele on Snapchat, and the actress also hosted him and his wife, publicly supporting some of his projects. Through his association with Akindele, Kamo State featured in projects including Aiyetoro Town Season 2, Behind The Scenes, and Everybody Loves Jenifa.
The pair were also seen together at several events, with Akindele regularly showing support for Kamo State. However, their appearances together appeared to reduce earlier this year, with Kamo State no longer featuring as frequently in Akindele's social media content. This development, coupled with her absence from the Star Lomo premiere, prompted some social media users to speculate about a possible disagreement between the two.
Akindele's absence also attracted attention because Kamo State held the Star Lomo premiere in Lagos while the actress was in Ghana with singer Waje, one of the cast members of her forthcoming film, The Four. Kamo State's clarification indicates that, according to him, Akindele's absence was due to her being outside Nigeria and was not the result of any disagreement between them.
Some users drew comparisons between Kamo State's relationship with Akindele and the actress' past relationships with other protégés, including Juliana Oloyede, popularly known as Toyo Baby, and Tobi Makinde. Kamo State's statement aims to put an end to the speculation and rumors surrounding his relationship with Akindele.
The clarification from Kamo State has helped to alleviate concerns about a possible rift between him and Akindele. The actor has expressed his gratitude for Akindele's support and looks forward to her contribution to the film. Star Lomo, Kamo State's debut cinema film, has garnered significant attention, and the actor is eager to share it with his fans and supporters.
Key points
- Kamo State clarifies that Funke Akindele's absence from his movie premiere was due to her international travel.
- The absence sparked speculation about a possible rift between Kamo State and Akindele.
- Kamo State and Akindele have a history of collaboration and public support for each other's projects.
