Funke Akindele shuts down rumour of rift with Kamo State, promotes his debut film

Funke Akindele shuts down rumour of rift with Kamo State, promotes his debut film

Funke Akindele has thrown her support behind Kamo State‘s debut cinema film ‘Starlomo’ — days after her absence from its premiere sparked questions about their relationship.

Kamo is regarded as one of Akindele’s protégés, In May, the actor described his relationship with the filmmaker as a divine blessing and a major turning point in his career.

Akindele had missed the film’s Lagos premiere on September 20, and her absence sparked speculation on social media about a rift with Kamo State.

Kamo later dismissed the reports, saying the actress was out of the country at the time.

“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.”

On Saturday, Akindele shared a post on X congratulating Kamo State and filmmaker Kayode Kasum, while urging her followers to watch the movie.

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

“Congratulations @kamo_state @kayodekasum. I wish you all the best at the box office.

“#starlomothemovie is now showing in all cinemas nationwide. Go see it!”

Kamo State responded to the post by thanking Akindele for her support.

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

‘Starlomo’ hit cinemas nationwide on Friday.

Kamo began his career as a skit maker with his former partner Ozain as part of the comedy duo Nepa Boys before pursuing a solo career.

He has since moved into acting, featuring in projects including ‘Warlord,’ ‘Behind The Scenes,’ ‘Abanisete,’ ‘Adunni,’ ‘Everybody Loves Jenifa’ and ‘Labake Olododo’.