Actor Afeez Owo Finally Speaks on Marriage Crisis With Mide Martins: "I Packed Out to Hotel"
- Afeez Owo opened up on what really happened the year he walked out of his marriage with Mide Martins
- The actor recalled how a small misunderstanding spiraled out of control after hitting social media
- He revealed how Mide eventually took a step that led to their reconciliation and a stronger bond
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Nollywood actor and movie director, Afeez Owo, has finally spoken about the marital crisis that rocked his union with actress Mide Martins nine years ago.
The actor, who has been married to Mide since 2003, revealed during an interview on the Behind The Fame podcast that their 2016 separation was blown out of proportion because of social media.
Mide is the daughter of late veteran actress Funmi Martins, who passed away in 2002. Shortly after her death, Afeez, who was Funmi’s manager at the time, married Mide in 2003.
Source: Instagram
Back then, fans were surprised when Mide Martins confirmed online that her husband had walked out of their matrimonial home “after a minor argument over the well-being of his children.”
“I planned 2 nights out,” Afeez confesses
According to Afeez, the misunderstanding that almost ended their marriage was their very first fight as a couple.
He explained that in anger, he left home with the intention of cooling off for two nights in a hotel. But things escalated after Mide’s online post.
His words:
“Although, my intention was to spend two nights at a hotel and return home, but after she accused me of leaving the house, I decided to stay away for more days. The news of our separation went viral, and the matter got bigger than it really was.”
Why Mide had to apologise
Afeez admitted that he did not handle the situation well, but said the couple eventually reconciled after Mide came to him and apologised.
He stated:
“It was an issue we should have resolved between ourselves, but social media made the matter escalate even more"
Interestingly, the actor noted that the 2016 episode was their first and last major fight as husband and wife.
See the interview here:
Afeez Owo speaks on marital crisis, reactions
Fans shared different reactions to Afeez Owo's exposé
@toyinahodipe585:
"I have always admired Brother Afeez Owo's acting, I never knew he stayed with my aunty Nana until I watched this episode. I would have seen him few times while growing up. What a small world. Keep doing what you know how to do best."
@queenidowu8143:
"Wao! This man is awesome. Popsy oko Mide. I like how he asked the presenter to introduce herself. I have watched this show several times but don't know the presenter's name. "
@omo_wunmi23:
"I love this interview especially the marriage aspect....God will continue to bless and protect your marriage sir. To us praying for right partner may God answer us"
@odekunletoluwanivictor:
"Wow I love this man.. I will make sure I work with you. Bless you! Seriki Brain much love for you"
Source: Instagram
Mide Martins kneels to thank husband
Meanwhile, in December 2024, Legit.ng reported that Mide Martins made lovers go green with envy with what she publicly did for her husband at an award ceremony.
The mother of two was seen kneeling on stage to thank him.
According to the actress, her husband had stood by her over the years since her mother passed on. She sang his praises as her colleagues screamed in excitement.
Proofreading by Funmilayo Aremu, copy editor at Legit.ng.
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