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Why Funke Akindele was absent from my movie premiere – Kamo State

Nollywood actor Kamo State has explained Funke Akindele’s absence from his ‘Star Lomo’ movie premiere, stating she was out of the country. Read More: https://punchng.com/why-funke-akindele-was-absent-from-my-movie-premiere-kamo-state/

Why Funke Akindele was absent from my movie premiere – Kamo State

Nollywood actor Kamo State, often known as Akinyoola Ayoola, has clarified why his protégé and friend, actress Funke Akindele, did not attend the premiere of his debut film, Star Lomo. Kamo stated that Akindele was absent because she was not in Nigeria at the time, and not due to any disagreement between them. The revelation came after online speculation about the cause of Akindele's absence, which led to concerns about the state of their close relationship.

Kamo shared his clarification on X, affirming that they are on good terms and that Akindele had communicated her support for the film. The clarification follows Kamo's growing association with Akindele, particularly during the production and promotion of Everybody Loves Jenifa in 2024.

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