Acclaimed Nigerian filmmaker Kunle Afolayan has reconciled with his younger brother, actor Aremu Afolayan, ending their long-standing feud during the wake-keep ceremony for their late mother in Oyo State on Friday, November 22, 2024.
The brothers, both sons of the legendary filmmaker Ade Love, have had a strained relationship over the years, with their public fallout drawing attention in 2018.
At the time, Aremu claimed during an interview that their father, despite his fame, lived in poverty. Kunle, reacting to the statement, publicly called Aremu “stupid,” escalating their rift.
However, at the wake-keep, both brothers spoke openly about their relationship, expressing forgiveness and love.
Kunle, reflecting on his role in Aremu’s life, remarked, “One thing I want to tell all Aremu’s friends is that I am not his brother but his father. I trained him and I’m 10 years older than him, but you, his female friends, push him. But love conquers all.”
Aremu, in turn, offered an emotional apology to his elder brother.
“My greatest joy today is that my mother made us talk. She didn’t stop praying because I was the black sheep in the family. I disagree with my brother Kunle; he has no excuses because they said we resemble each other,” Aremu said, adding, “I’m sorry for putting brother Kunle through the Instagram backlash. It’s because I love you.”
