Afeez Owo reveals why he separated from Mide Martins in 2016, saying social media worsened the crisis before they reconciled
Popular Nigerian actor and director, Afeez Owo, has finally opened up on the cause of his separation from wife, Mide Martins, nine years after the incident stirred controversy online.
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In April 2016, Mide Martins had confirmed their split in a social media post, accusing Afeez of moving out of their matrimonial home after a minor argument over their children’s wellbeing.
Speaking on the Behind The Fame podcast, Afeez admitted that social media played a major role in escalating 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,” he said.
The actor revealed he initially left the house in anger, intending to stay away for just two nights, but decided to extend his absence after Mide accused him of abandoning the family.
“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 added.
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Mide Martins, daughter of late actress Funmi Martins, married Afeez Owo in 2003, shortly after her mother’s passing in 2002.
Quadri Olaitan is a journalist and contributor to Freelanews.com, covering news, public affairs, and human-interest stories.
