Okeowo, known for her roles in films like Edidi Igbeyawo, addressed viral rumors after fans spotted her interactions on Anjorin’s social media. “We are not friends and never have been. We were only colleagues,” Okeowo said in a video statement shared across her platforms.

The dispute escalated when Okeowo alleged Anjorin circulated false stories about her personal life, including claims that her two children have different fathers. Okeowo dismissed the rumor outright. “Let me state it clearly: my children are from the same father. They are both Okeowo,” she declared.

She traced their limited contact to a professional collaboration years ago, when Anjorin appeared in Okeowo’s movie Edidi Igbeyawo. Beyond that, Okeowo described their rapport as mere industry courtesy — likes on posts about Anjorin’s husband or business ventures, nothing more.

“I did not support her curses or like any curse post,” Okeowo explained. “The posts I engaged with were normal posts — done out of social media courtesy and reciprocity.” She emphasized steering clear of colleagues’ public spats. “I deliberately avoid taking sides whenever colleagues are involved in public disputes and do not believe in inheriting other people’s enemies,” she added.

Okeowo said she stayed quiet at first for the sake of peace. But persistent whispers forced her hand. Anjorin, she claimed, had publicly defended her in the past while privately fueling damaging narratives.

The breaking point came earlier, tied to a controversy involving a child that Okeowo called “unacceptable.” After that, she cut all ties. “I withdrew completely from Anjorin’s affairs,” Okeowo stated.

Anjorin, a polarizing figure in Nollywood known for fiery social media tirades, has clashed with multiple peers in recent years. Her posts often mix business promotions with sharp critiques of rivals, drawing millions of views and heated debates.

Okeowo wrapped up by urging fans to drop the linkage. “I harbor no hatred towards any colleague but want the public to stop associating me with Anjorin’s ongoing disputes,” she said.

Neither camp has commented further since Okeowo’s video surfaced. The exchange highlights simmering tensions in Nigeria’s booming film industry, where social media amplifies personal grudges into public spectacles. Okeowo’s fans rallied behind her clarification, with thousands of supportive comments flooding her pages by evening.

Industry watchers see this as part of a pattern. Anjorin faced similar backlash last year from actors like Iyabo Ojo over defamation claims. Okeowo, meanwhile, maintains a lower profile, focusing on family and select projects.