Nollywood actor and skit maker Akinyoola Ayoola, popularly known as Kamo State, has explained why his mentor, actress Funke Akindele, was absent from the premiere of his debut cinema film, Star Lomo.
Kamo said Akindele missed the Sunday premiere in Lagos because she was out of the country, dismissing speculation that her absence was linked to a disagreement between them.
The clarification followed reactions on social media, where some users questioned the state of the relationship between the actress and Kamo, who have shared a close bond in recent years.
In a statement shared on X, Kamo said, “I woke up to see different opinions online about Iyamii and myself. Please, we’re on good terms.”
He explained that Akindele had spoken with him about the premiere and assured him of her support for the movie.
“She missed my premiere simply because she wasn’t in the country and nothing more to it, so please don’t assume otherwise,” he said.
Kamo added, “We’ve spoken about it, and she’s going to support this film. I’d appreciate it if our personal relationship isn’t speculated on. Let’s keep our focus on the film.”
Kamo’s relationship with Akindele became more prominent during the production and promotion of Everybody Loves Jenifa in 2024, after which he became closely associated with the actress.
He frequently appeared in content shared by Akindele on Snapchat, while the actress also hosted him and his wife and publicly supported some of his projects.
Through his association with Akindele, Kamo featured in projects including Aiyetoro Town Season 2, Behind The Scenes and Everybody Loves Jenifa.
