Nollywood actor and director, Afeez Owo, has opened up on the real reason behind his split from actress Mide Martins, almost a decade after it first made headlines.
The revelation comes nine years after news of their separation triggered a wave of reactions online.
Back in April 2016, Mide had taken to social media to confirm the story, alleging that Afeez “about three months ago after we had a minor argument over the well being of his children” moved out of their home.
Speaking recently on the ‘Behind The Fame’ podcast, the father of two explained that Mide’s post on social media fueled and prolonged the crisis.
“The news of our separation went viral. And the fight became our first and the last fight as a couple. It was very serious but we later reconciled.
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“I think I didn’t handle it well because I angrily left the house after we had a misunderstanding.
“Although, my intention was to spend two nights at a hotel and return home, but after she accused me of leaving the house, I now decided to stay away for more days.
“She eventually came to apologise, and we reconciled. It was an issue we should have resolved between ourselves, but Social media made the matter escalate even more,” he said.
The fantastic actor recalled that the misunderstanding nearly cost him his marriage, but peace was restored after Mide apologized.
Mide Martins, the daughter of the late actress Funmi Martins who passed away in May 2002, married Afeez Owo, her mother’s manager, in 2003.