NO BEEF!” KAMO STATE CLARIFIES FUNKE AKINDELE’S ABSENCE FROM ‘STAR LOMO’ PREMIERE

Nollywood actor and skit maker Akinyoola Ayoola, popularly known as Kamo State, has addressed speculation surrounding the absence of actress and filmmaker Funke Akindele from the Lagos premiere of his debut cinema film, Star Lomo. Business Times +1The premiere, held on Sunday, September 20, 2026, attracted several personalities from the Nigerian entertainment industry. However, Akindele’s absence drew attention online, with some social media users questioning whether there had been a change in the relationship between the actress and Kamo State. Legit.ng – Nigeria news. +1Kamo State has now dismissed those speculations, explaining that Akindele was simply out of the country when the premiere took place.In a statement shared on X, Kamo wrote:“I woke up to see different opinions online about Iyamii and myself. Please, we’re on good terms.” Tribune OnlineHe further clarified that her absence had nothing to do with a disagreement between them.“She missed my premiere simply because she wasn’t in the country and nothing more to it, so please don’t assume otherwise.” Business Times +1Kamo also revealed that he and Akindele had already discussed the premiere and maintained that she would still support the movie despite being unable to attend.“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.” QED NigeriaThe speculation gained attention partly because of the pair’s well-known professional relationship. Kamo became closely associated with Akindele during the production and promotion of Everybody Loves Jenifa in 2024 and has subsequently appeared in projects connected to the filmmaker. TheCable Lifestyle +1Reports also noted that Akindele was outside Nigeria around the time of the premiere, with sources reporting that she was in Ghana with singer Waje, who is involved in her forthcoming film The Four. Punch Newspapers +1Meanwhile, Star Lomo, directed by Kayode Kasum, marks Kamo State’s debut cinema project and is scheduled to open in Nigerian cinemas on September 25, 2026. The film features Kamo alongside actors including KieKie, Lateef Adedimeji and Mike Afolarin. QED Nigeria +1For now, Kamo State’s public clarification puts his position on the speculation on record: he says he and Funke Akindele remain on good terms and wants attention directed toward the movie rather than speculation about their personal relationship.#KamoState #FunkeAkindele #StarLomo #Nollywood #EntertainmentNews #NigeriaEntertainment #CelebrityNews #XanderXO