Skit maker and actor Akinyoola Ayoola, popularly known as Kamo State, has dismissed speculation that he and Nollywood actress Funke Akindele have fallen out.

Kamo addressed the claims in a post on X on Monday after Akindele’s absence from Sunday’s Lagos premiere of his debut cinema film, Star Lomo, sparked mixed reactions online.

He said Akindele missed the event because she was outside Nigeria, adding that they had spoken and she would support the film.

“I woke up to see different opinions online about Iyamii and myself. 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. 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; STARLOMO is coming this Friday. See y’all at the box office!”

The speculation began after some social media users questioned why Akindele did not attend the premiere, given her close relationship with Kamo.

Depegan of Lagos (@Mautiin01) wrote, “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?”

First Man (@AdeAjay07519752) also drew attention 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, s@RioLa (@SariolaHahremu), claimed Akindele’s absence suggested there was a problem between them.

“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 user wrote.

However, other users defended Akindele and pointed to the support she had given Kamo over the years.

Fúnmilọ́lá A. (@funmilo_la) wrote, “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.”

Vgooduc (@Vgoodll) added, “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.”

Adeloisade (@awoman_engineer) also defended the actress, writing, “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.”

Kamo became closely associated with Akindele during the production and promotion of Everybody Loves Jenifa in 2024. He also appeared regularly in content shared by the actress on Snapchat.

Akindele featured him in projects including Aiyetoro Town Season 2, Behind The Scenes and Everybody Loves Jenifa. She has also promoted some of his projects and attended important events in his personal life.