Star actress, Funke Akindele, whose marriage has been a subject of speculations for days has finally announced her separation from her husband, Kehinde Oloyede.
After threatening to sue the media for
reporting that her 14 month-old marriage to Alhaji Kehinde Oloyede might
have failed, actress, Funke Akindele, on Friday, admitted that she had
been separated from her husband. This confirmation came hours after her
erstwhile husband debunked the news that he divorced her on Facebook.
The confirmatory statement by her
publicist, Ayo Ola-Mohammed said, “On behalf of our client, star
actress, Funke Akindele, we want to formally inform you that after due
consultation and consideration, she’s now separated from Mr. Kehinde
Oloyede as his wife. She hereby urges her fans and all concerned to pray
and wish her the best as she moves on in her career.
“ Kindly note that this is the first and
only official statement from Funke Akindele on the matter and will be
glad if her wish is respected.”
Kehinde, son of former Iyaloja of Oshodi Market, had claimed that his Facebook
account was hacked and that the hackers were responsible for the
divorce message posted on his wall on Monday. To back up his tale, he
deleted his old account and set up a new account on Thursday. But before
the old account disappeared on Facebook, the divorce message had been removed.
The divorce message on his former account wall said, “It’s
with heavy heart that am announcing the separation of me nd ma wife Mrs
Olufunke Akindele, we’ve both agreed to go our separate ways coz of
irreconcilable differences. We still best of friends nd we 4ever remain
gud friends.”
Reacting to the news via a text message,
the actress had said, “I read in the newspaper yesterday that I am
divorced. What proof do you have? And I am taking this to court because
my marriage is intact. You guys are rumour mongers. Funke Akindele
Oloyede.”
Funke’s statement would have been a big
relief to her fans but not anymore. Some people claimed that she got
married to Kenny, primarily because of his large bank account. However,
Life and Beat gathered from reliable sources that the reverse was the
case.
According to Funke’s colleague and
friend, who didn’t want her name mentioned in print, the actress more or
less, “bankrolled” the society wedding, which was held in Lagos in May
2012.
“I can confidently tell you that Funke
didn’t marry him because of his money. I am aware that during the
wedding, it was Funke that used her money to buy the ‘aso ebi’ for the
wedding. In fact, she bought expensive fabrics for her husband’s family
and when she wanted to buy for her own family, her sister-law asked her
if she didn’t think the fabric was too expensive,” the source said.
The source claimed that Akindele married
for love and more so, was happy she could finally settle down after she
allegedly broke up with her former boyfriend, Femi Adebayo.
“She was so happy she found love again
after her messy relationship with Femi. She was happy she could get back
at him after everything. It is a pity that some people think Funke
married Kenny for his money. How much does he have? Right from time, I
knew that union was not worth it but I had to be happy for her since she
was happy with her choice,” she said.
Another fan, who claimed he knew so much
about the couple, wondered why the rumour of failed marriage would come
up just after they completed their ‘mansion’ in Lagos.
“I am aware that Funke and her husband
were building a mansion somewhere in Ikeja. I can’t really say who is
funding the project, but I know both of them used to come there all the
time. It is a pity that this break up story is coming up now that the
couple has achieved this,” said the fan, who also spoke on condition of
anonymity.
The actress, who NE gathered,
is busy at a movie location, refused to respond to the text messages
sent to her line earlier in the week while the calls made to her line
were ignored.
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I am sorry for her, I new this will come...after knowing that the guy had two wives yet she decided to mary him...I wish her well in her career..
ReplyDeleteu can,t neva cover the moon with ur hands!
ReplyDeleteWow,OGA juuuuuuu,soldier go,soldire come,if dats wat wil mke dem both happy,fine!
ReplyDeleteNo harm in trial keep trying you may be lucky to meet after four
ReplyDeleteWhat were you thinking before you marry this womaniser you think you can change his ways No .
ReplyDeleteWho tell u say d guy na womanizer abi na ojukokoro dey do funke and how many this actress married and stay for their husband house bcs of the rubish they wer doing e.g iyabo ojo etc......those girls cant stay for husband house...forget womanizer
ReplyDeleteYou are obviously mentally deranged for this senseless statement. Alainironu ara e. You think everyone can stay in some unhappy marriage like yours? Life is too short to be unhappy. Eranko.
DeletePlz funke Akindele, I have great feelings for you, am single and searching. I can make u happy forever.
ReplyDeletetor,,only God knows d truth
ReplyDeleteGod on her side if dats what will make dem happy I pray God will provide a good and God fearing man for Funke Akindele wish her Well in all her endeavours.stay bless
ReplyDeleteIt is well sister, God is in control....
ReplyDeleteStill,I can't blive!but if its true she has nt meet her destine husbnd!May God give U̶̲̥̅̊ ur Ribs Funke!
ReplyDelete.......Career!?!
ReplyDeleteWhy not life.
We pursue careers, money and fame at the expense of our lifes. No career lasts a life time( witout death ).
However whatever se u know don jasi you mean I say however. Its over.
Love you Funke.
Hmmm, I guess God is at work here. Funke has done worst things in Femi Adebayo's house too. At a point femi chased his wife and kids out all for funke . Am sure we are so quick to forget. Its better for her to ask for God's forgiveness.
ReplyDeleteWhat do you expect when a daughter of a respected christian went ahead to marry a womanizing non christian just because of fame and money? What do you expect?
ReplyDeleteAm still kinda suprise at we blacks...we have our own personal problems, dat need solution! Its another people profile we'll be exploring! Allow dis gurl to enjoy her life joor! She self hunma get time dey reply them......sheeorrrr!!!
ReplyDeleteThis is no news, it happens in every home where there is marriage within first 24 and or 48 months. Until there are children which subdue the couple against personal affliction and more reason to stay together. But most importantly, whether a man is married to many wife's or not, ladies should plan and learn for cooperation instead of separation before and after a marriage. Funke Akindele have made mistake for failing to cooperate with the man.
ReplyDeleteHmmmm!Wonder shall never end!no new things under the heaven!May God help us!
ReplyDeleteThis man is obviously an illiterate.
ReplyDeleteFunke,it is not life dat matter but the courage u put into it.take heart the right man wil definitely come on board.
ReplyDeletecan we call dis nemesis or law of karma?
ReplyDeleteLife's beautiful as you are...
ReplyDeletePray and the lord will direct ur ways
ReplyDeleteWhy is this happening to most of the Actress they find it difficult to settle down jumping from one man ro the other
ReplyDeleteShe has started her own too
Some of them married up ro 5 different men and still counting may God help them .