Award-winning filmmaker Kunle Afolayan and his brother, Aremu, have reconciled, ending their age-long feud.
The 2 sons of the late iconic filmmaker and theatre legend Ade Love had been estranged for years, usually at odds over private variations. Kunle’s different siblings are Moji Afolayan (sister), Gabriel Afolayan (brother) and Anu Afolayan (brother).
PREMIUM TIMES gathered that the founding father of KAP Movie & Tv Academy had strained relations with Aremu because of private life selections and way of life.
Their feud attracted public consideration in 2018 when Kunle, in a Punch newspaper interview printed on 22 April, referred to as Aremu ‘silly’ for claiming that their father lived in poverty regardless of his fame.
Per week earlier, Aremu induced a stir when, in a 14th April Punch interview, he stated he was born poor and opened up on what the newspaper referred to as ‘‘his grass to grace story’’.
As a result of Aremu can move for Kunle’s twin owing to their uncanny resemblance, his (Aremu’s) interview was embarrassing for Kunle; it led to some type of barrage of calls from his pals and associates who mistook Aremu for him.
Public spat
Since then, their discord performed out on-line, with Aremu participating in a number of public outbursts in opposition to his brother and different members of the family. The newest incident occurred on 22 March 2023, when Aremu launched a profanity-filled tirade in a now-deleted Instagram video, criticising his household for failing to purchase him a automotive.
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Nonetheless, on Friday, throughout the wake-keep ceremony for his or her mom in Oyo State, who died on 2 November on the age of 81, the brothers ended their feud.
Talking on the occasion, the 50-year-old filmmaker stated he was not Aremu’s brother however his father, emphasising that he was ten years older than him.
He stated: “One factor I wish to inform all his (Aremu’s) pals is that I’m not his brother however his father. Ask him; I skilled him. I’m ten years older than him, however you, his feminine pals, push him. However love conquers all.”
Black sheep
Whereas apologising to his brother, Aremu, 44, admitted he usually ignored the household’s directions. In his tribute to his late mom, he revealed that she reunited him together with his brother, Kunle, earlier than her demise.
Aremu stated, “My mom tried rather a lot as a result of I had run away from her many instances after they stated I ought to go to high school, and I stated I’m not going to Excessive Faculty. My brother (Kunle) punched me for why I didn’t wish to go to high school.
“My biggest pleasure as we speak is what has been troublesome for me for over 40 years. My mom gave it to me at some point as a result of my brother and I don’t discuss, however my mom made us discuss. She didn’t cease praying as a result of I (Aremu) am the black sheep within the household. I disagree with my brother; he has no excuses as a result of they stated we resemble one another.”
Aremu additional revealed that Kunle constructed a home for his or her mom and included their names regardless of not contributing a single dime to its development.
He additionally apologised to the filmmaker for the Instagram backlash and the challenges he induced him, stating, “It’s as a result of I like you; God is aware of.
“He (Kunle) stated I didn’t go to high school, and generally I’m womanising in nature, however he made me know many individuals, reminiscent of gospel singer Tope Alabi. He has constructed a home for our mom, and that is the home we’re in as we speak.
“I don’t have a kobo on this home, however he constructed it in our identify. I’m sorry for placing you (Kunle) via the Instagram backlash. It’s as a result of I like you”, stated Aremu.
Aremu and Kunle Afolayan holding one another after settled their variations at their mom’s wake maintain
Mom to many
In his tribute, Kunle, who debuted as an actor within the 1999 political drama ‘Saworoide’ described his mom as a pillar to many.
Kunle, who made his directorial debut in 2006 with ‘Irapada’, a Nigerian supernatural thriller, revealed that his late mom ensured each day connections together with his household and pals.
The alumnus of the New York Movie Academy stated: “Whenever you get to the stage of bringing dwelling a girlfriend and all that, my mom won’t say this one isn’t good however will say all of them are good. Up until now, could her soul relaxation in peace. She usually ensures all his household and pals are reached, and I’m glad we succeeded her.”
On the after-party of the wake-keep, Kunle sang for Aremu as they danced and embraced one another warmly.
The Sanctuary of Liberty (a church programme) for his or her late mom can be held on Saturday at Temidire First Baptist Church in Komu, Oyo State.
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