Afeez Owo finally opens up on his separation from Mide Martins, blaming social media for escalating the crisis before their reconciliation

Afeez Owo separation has remained one of Nollywood’s most discussed marital controversies, but the actor has now opened up about what really happened between him and his wife, Mide Martins.

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The drama began in April 2016 when Mide Martins announced on social media that her husband had moved out of their home after a disagreement over their children’s wellbeing.

The revelation fueled speculation and made headlines across Nigeria.

Appearing recently on the Behind The Fame podcast, Afeez explained that social media made the situation spiral beyond control.

“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.

According to him, he initially left home in anger and intended to spend just two nights away in a hotel. But after Mide accused him of abandoning the family, he decided to extend his stay.

“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,” Afeez admitted.

The couple, married in 2003, weathered the storm and reconciled. Mide Martins, the daughter of late actress Funmi Martins, lost her mother in 2002 before starting her life with Afeez Owo, who was her mother’s manager at the time.

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This revelation underscores how quickly private issues can spiral once they hit the public space a cautionary tale for celebrities navigating personal struggles under public scrutiny.