{
  "id": 8930086,
  "title": "Funke Akindele sparks online debate after missing Kamo’s movie premiere",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/21/funke-akindele-sparks-online-debate-after-missing-kamos-movie-premiere",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-09-21T13:50:43.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Punch",
    "slug": "punch",
    "url": "https://punchng.com/funke-akindele-sparks-online-debate-after-missing-kamos-movie-premiere/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Nollywood actress Funke Akindele has sparked controversy after missing the premiere of her protégé, Kamo State's debut cinema film, Star Lomo. The actress' absence from the event has raised questions among netizens, especially considering the strong relationship the two have shared in recent years. Kamo and Akindele's bond became more prominent during the production of Everybody Loves Jenifa in 2024, where Kamo served as a promoter and was closely associated with the actress. Akindele has frequently shared content featuring Kamo on social media platforms, and he has even appeared in several of her projects, including Aiyetoro Town Season 2, Behind The Scenes, and Everybody Loves Jenifa. However, their frequent appearances together seemed to dwindle earlier this year, with Kamo no longer making regular appearances in Akindele's social media posts. This absence, coupled with Akindele's absence from Star Lomo's premiere, has led some social media users to speculate about a possible disagreement between the two. Some users have drawn comparisons between Kamo and Akindele's relationships with other protégés, such as Juliana Oloyede (Toyo Baby) and Tobi Makinde.",
  "summary": "Nollywood actress Funke Akindele has sparked online debate after her absence from the premiere of her protégé Kamo State’s debut film, ‘Star Lomo’. Read More: https://punchng.com/funke-akindele-sparks-online-debate-after-missing-kamos-movie-premiere/",
  "key_points": [
    "Nollywood actress Funke Akindele missed Kamo State's movie premiere.",
    "Their close relationship grew during Everybody Loves Jenifa production.",
    "Speculation arises about possible disagreement between the two."
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 2,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Punch Nigeria",
        "title": "Funke Akindele sparks online debate after missing Kamo’s movie premiere",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/21/funke-akindele-sparks-online-debate-after-missing-kamos-movie-premiere-8932271",
        "published": "2026-09-21T14:04:41.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}