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Kunle Afolayan reunites with brother, Aremu at mother’s wake

By Musa Adekunle

23 November 2024   |   8:05 pm

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Famous Nigerian filmmaker Kunle Afolayan and his younger brother, Aremu, have set aside their long-standing differences, bringing an end to their publicised family feud. The duo, both sons of the late legendary filmmaker and theatre icon, Ade Love, had been at loggerheads for years over personal disagreements. The Afolayan family includes Kunle’s other siblings—Moji, Gabriel,…

Famous Nigerian filmmaker Kunle Afolayan and his younger brother, Aremu, have set aside their long-standing differences, bringing an end to their publicised family feud.

The duo, both sons of the late legendary filmmaker and theatre icon, Ade Love, had been at loggerheads for years over personal disagreements.

The Afolayan family includes Kunle’s other siblings—Moji, Gabriel, and Anu Afolayan—each a part of the renowned artistic lineage.

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The rift between Kunle, who founded the KAP Film & Television Academy, and Aremu gained widespread attention in 2018.

Their fallout escalated when Kunle, in an interview with a national daily on April 22, called Aremu “stupid” for alleging their famous father lived in poverty.

Aremu, in a preceding interview on April 14, had shared his “grass-to-grace” journey, describing his tough childhood and claiming he was born poor. His striking resemblance to Kunle caused confusion, with many mistaking Aremu’s claims for Kunle’s, leading to an onslaught of calls and reactions directed at Kunle.

Social media clashes

Over the years, Aremu aired grievances against his brother and other family members on social media. His most notable outburst was a profanity-laden Instagram video in March 2023, where he criticised the family for not buying him a car. However, the video was later deleted.

Reconciliation at their mother’s wake

However, the tide changed on Friday, during the wake-keep ceremony for their mother in Oyo State. Mama Afolayan, who passed on November 2 at the age of 81, unknowingly became the catalyst for peace.

Speaking at the emotional event, 50-year-old Kunle reflected on their relationship, stating, “I am not Aremu’s brother; I am his father,” pointing out the ten-year age gap between them.

Similarly, Aremu apologised to Kunle; “My greatest joy today is that my mother made us talk. She didn’t stop praying because I was the black sheep in the family. I disagree with my brother Kunle; he has no excuses because they said we resemble each other.”

“I’m sorry for putting brother Kunle through the Instagram backlash. It’s because I love you.”

Aremu’s journey in the spotlight

Beyond his family ties, Aremu is an actor and producer known for his roles in Nollywood classics. His resemblance to Kunle often draws comparisons, though both have charted distinct paths in their careers.

With this reconciliation, fans and industry watchers hope the family bond remains strong, paving the way for collaborations that honour their father’s legacy.