Ailing Yoruba actress and filmmaker Kemi Afolabi has opened up about her relationships with female colleagues in the Nollywood industry.
In a candid and revealing interview with Kunle Afod, Kemi shared the complexities of her connections with other actresses, detailing the highs and lows she has experienced both before and after her health challenges came to the forefront.
In a heartfelt conversation, Kemi Afolabi discussed her relationships with prominent Nollywood figures like Iyabo Ojo, Omoborty, Sikiratu Sindodo, Mercy Aigbe, and Laide Bakare.
During a candid talk with fellow actor Kunle Afod on his show, Kemi opened up about how her relationships with female colleagues in Nollywood have evolved over the years, especially since she began battling lupus.
Afod encouraged Afolabi to share how her health journey has impacted her life and her connections within the industry.
Reflecting openly, Kemi admitted that some friendships she once thought unbreakable had fractured as her illness progressed.
She shared, for instance, that while she and Sikiratu Sindodo, a former close friend, remain on speaking terms, their bond is no longer as strong as it once was.
The conversation took an unexpected turn when Afod probed further, asking if Afolabi had ever shared close ties with notable Nollywood stars like Iyabo Ojo, Laide Bakare, and Omoborty. Without hesitation, Afolabi firmly clarified that she had never been friends with them.
Amidst the difficult stories of distance and lost connections, Kemi Afolabi’s expression softened as she spoke about one actress who had defied the odds and remained a true friend—Mercy Aigbe.
With deep emotion, she shared heartfelt praise for Aigbe, recounting how their bond had not only endured her health struggles but had grown even stronger.