Funke Akindele’s absence from Kamo’s premiere sparks online debate
by Moronfolu Adeyemi · The Eagle OnlineNollywood actress Funke Akindele has come under scrutiny on social media following her absence from the premiere of her protégé, popular skit maker Akinyoola Ayoola, popularly known as Kamo State.
Akindele was absent from Sunday’s premiere of Kamo’s debut cinema film, *Star Lomo*, in Lagos, prompting questions from some social media users given the close relationship the pair have publicly shared in recent years.
Kamo’s association with Akindele became more prominent during the production of *Everybody Loves Jenifa* in 2024, where the skit maker was involved in promoting the film and became closely associated with the actress.
Kamo also frequently appeared in content shared by Akindele on Snapchat, while the actress has been seen hosting him and his wife and supporting and promoting 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*.
The pair have also appeared together at several events, with Akindele publicly showing support for Kamo on different occasions.
However, their appearances together appeared to reduce earlier this year, with Kamo no longer featuring as regularly in Akindele’s social media content.
The development, coupled with her absence from his movie premiere, has led some social media users to speculate about a possible disagreement between the two. Others also drew comparisons between Kamo and Akindele’s previous relationships with protégés, including Juliana Oloyede, popularly known as Toyo Baby, and Tobi Makinde.
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Akindele’s absence also attracted attention because Kamo held the *Star Lomo* premiere in Lagos while the actress was in Ghana for a staycation with singer Waje, one of the cast members of her forthcoming film, *The Four*.
Depegan of Lagos (@Mautiin01) questioned Akindele’s absence, writing: “WHERE IS FUNKE AKINDELE? Kamo supported Funke heavily during her own movie season, but now it’s his turn and we hardly see her anywhere. Why isn’t Funke showing Kamo the same support?”
The post generated mixed reactions, with some users questioning Akindele’s absence while others defended the actress.
Fúnmilọ́lá A. (@funmilo_la) responded: “If not for Funke Akindele, would you have known Kamo?
“You lots just like to farm engagements on nonsense.
“Did Kamo come to complain to you?
“Why is a fully grown adult invested in people’s private lives. Nigerians.”
Also defending Akindele, Vgooduc (@Vgoodll) wrote: “Funke Akindele attended Kamo wedding in Ibadan sponsored the child naming ceremony, she even featured him in her movies even when the scene are not needed!
“Because she didn’t attend the premier she’s now a bad person.”
Meanwhile, First Man (@AdeAjay07519752) pointed to Akindele’s whereabouts, writing: “While Kamo State is premiering his movie STAR LOMO in Nigeria, his screen mother, Funke Akindele is in Ghana hiking. Datiemo.”
Another user, royalbestie (@Royalbesti), wrote: “Kamo did what he did to get exposure please.
“Meanwhile Funke did a proper pr for him when he did ilu le on YouTube.
“How is Funke Akindele not showing for the premiere yesterday determine the success of the movie?”
Defending Akindele, Prisca (@Priscy5_) wrote: “People want Funke Akindele to have problem with everybody she has ever worked it.
“Funke is in Ghana and you don’t know the kind support she would have given to Kamo for that movie and it’s premiere but Twitter people like dragging her.”
Similarly, adeloisade (@awoman_engineer) wrote: “What Funke has done for Kamo is way more that what Kamo has done for her.
“She put him in two of her blockbuster movies, hyped him with all his content, attended his wedding, paid for his child’s naming ceremony, hosted him and his wife in her home a lot. Leave FA.”
However, s@RioLa (@SariolaHahremu) claimed the development suggested the pair were no longer on good terms.
The user wrote: “It’s now evident that they are not in good terms at the moment because Funke is like a god mother for Kamo and in all the promotions for the movie sef I didn’t see any from Funke.”
The Graced Olabisi (@OlabisiZoey) also commented on Akindele’s relationships with people who work with her.
The user wrote: “Honestly, Funke Akindele should stop all the overfamiliarity with the people who work with her because this is why people start shouting ‘user’ because now, they think the person is now automatically her family member Let everybody do their job and go home.”
However, the online reactions do not establish that Akindele and Kamo have fallen out.
Their relationship has previously been characterised by public displays of support, with Akindele featuring Kamo in her productions and promoting his work.
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