Popular Nigerian actor and movie director, Afeez Owo, has finally disclosed the cause of his separation from wife, actress Mide Martins.
The actor made this known nine years after the news of the couple’s separation sparked controversy online.
Confirming the news in April 2016, Mide in a post on social media, accused Afeez of moving out of their matrimonial home “about three months ago after we had minor argument over the well being of his children”.
However, speaking about the incident during his recent appearance on ‘Behind The Fame’ podcast, Afeez stated that the crisis was escalated by Mide’s post online.
While narrating how social media almost ruined his marriage, the actor noted that he reconciled with his wife after she came to him and apologized to him.
“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.
“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.
DAILY POST recalls that Mide Martins is the first daughter of late actress, Funmi Martins who died in May 2002.
Shortly after Funmi Martins’ death, Afeez Owo, her manager got married to Mide Martins in 2003.
