By Oyinkansayo Wole-Bodunde.
Nigerian filmmaker Kunle Afolayan has put an end to his long-standing feud with his younger brother, Aremu Afolayan.
The brothers, sons of the legendary filmmaker Ade Love, had not been cool for years, with their disagreements occasionally playing out in public.
One notable incident occurred in 2018 when Aremu claimed that their father struggled with poverty despite his fame. Kunle responded strongly, labeling Aremu “stupid” in a viral interview.
However, the brothers have now buried the hatchet, due to the recent passing of their mother. During the wake-keep ceremony in Oyo State on November 22, 2024, Kunle extended an olive branch to his brother.
Speaking at the event, Kunle said, “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 also apologized to Kunle, saying, “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.”
He continued, “I’m sorry for putting brother Kunle through the Instagram backlash. It’s because I love you.”
