Nollywood actress Funke Akindele has publicly backed Kamo State’s debut cinema movie, Starlomo, days after her absence from the film’s Lagos premiere sparked speculation about their relationship.

Key Takeaways

• Funke Akindele congratulated Kamo State and filmmaker Kayode Kasum on Starlomo.
• She encouraged her followers to see the movie in cinemas.
• Kamo State responded warmly to Akindele’s message, thanking her for her continued support.
• Kamo had earlier dismissed social-media speculation about a possible disagreement between them.
• He explained that Akindele missed the September 20 Lagos premiere because she was outside the country.
• Starlomo marks Kamo State’s debut in cinema and is showing nationwide.

Funke Akindele Shows Support For Kamo State

Akindele took to 𝕏 on Saturday to congratulate Kamo State and filmmaker Kayode Kasum on the release of Starlomo.

She also encouraged her followers to support the movie by watching it in cinemas.

“STARLOMO… Let’s go see a good movie this weekend,” she wrote.

Akindele also congratulated Kamo State and Kasum while wishing them success at the box office.

She noted that Starlomo was showing in cinemas nationwide and urged her followers to see the film.

Kamo State Responds To Akindele

Kamo State responded warmly to Akindele’s post, thanking the actress for what he described as her continued support.

“Iyami Da? Iyami Re ooo, Thank you for supporting me always ma, I’m grateful Mama,” he wrote.

The exchange came days after Kamo had addressed speculation surrounding Akindele’s absence from the Lagos premiere.

What Triggered The Rumours?

Akindele was absent from the Lagos premiere of Starlomo on September 20.

Her absence subsequently generated speculation on social media that there could be a problem between the two entertainers.

However, the speculation was not presented as an established fact.

Kamo State later addressed the reports and explained why Akindele was not at the event.

Kamo State Clears The Air

Kamo said he woke up to see different opinions online concerning his relationship with Akindele.

He dismissed the reports of a disagreement and explained that the actress was outside the country when the premiere took place.

“I woke up to see different opinions online about Iyamii and myself,” he wrote.

“Please we’re on good terms. She missed my premiere simply because she wasn’t in the country and nothing more to it, so please don’t assume otherwise.”

His explanation directly addressed the speculation and stated that there was no disagreement between them.

Kamo State’s Relationship With Funke Akindele

Kamo is regarded as one of Akindele’s protégés and has previously spoken warmly about their relationship.

In May, the actor described his relationship with the filmmaker and actress as a divine blessing and a major turning point in his career.

His latest exchange with Akindele also reflects the supportive relationship they have publicly described.

‘Starlomo’ Marks Kamo State’s Cinema Debut

The latest development comes as Kamo State begins a new stage of his entertainment career with Starlomo.

The movie marks his debut in cinema and was released nationwide on Friday.

Akindele’s public support has added another high-profile show of encouragement around the project as it continues its cinema run.

Kamo State’s Journey Into Acting

Kamo State, whose real name is Akinyoola Ayoola, is a Nigerian content creator, comedian, skit maker and actor.

He began his entertainment career as a skit maker alongside his former partner, Ozain, as part of the comedy duo Nepa Boys.

He later began his solo career before moving into acting.

Kamo has featured in several projects, including Warlord, Behind The Scenes, Abanisete, Adunni, Everybody Loves Jenifa and Labake Olododo.

The Latest Development

The recent exchange between Akindele and Kamo State comes after the latter publicly rejected speculation that her absence from his premiere was linked to a disagreement.

While the original speculation circulated on social media, Kamo’s explanation was that Akindele was simply outside the country at the time.

Her subsequent public congratulations and encouragement for audiences to watch Starlomo provide a fresh example of the support between the two entertainers that has been publicly expressed.

With Starlomo now showing across cinemas nationwide, Kamo State is continuing his transition from skit-making into cinema, while Akindele has publicly thrown her support behind his first cinema project.