Desola Afod, the wife of popular Nollywood actor Kunle Afod, has publicly addressed the wave of criticism and online speculation surrounding her friendship with famous Fuji musician, Malaika. The mother of four broke her silence via a pointed post on her Instagram page, directly confronting those spreading negative comments about her.
Choosing Peace Over Drama
In her message shared on Thursday, January 17, 2026, Desola made her stance clear. She emphasised her personal choice to maintain peace and leave any form of judgment to a higher power. Her caption read as a firm rebuke to her detractors: "To everyone speaking ill of me @desolaafod, I choose peace, and I leave the rest to God to JUDGE YOU AND YOUR BUSINESS. READ THAT AGAIN."
The post quickly garnered significant attention, pulling in reactions from her fans, followers, and critics alike, who all weighed in on the unfolding social media drama.
The Spark of the Controversy
The rumours and subsequent backlash began after Desola originally posted a now-viral video on her Instagram. The clip showed her sharing a friendly and cheerful moment with the Fuji singer, Malaika. While many saw it as a harmless interaction between friends, it did not sit well with some social media users.
One critic in particular accused her of publicly embarrassing her husband, Kunle Afod, and insinuated she was "dating" the musician. The comment advised her to keep such relationships private. Desola did not take this lightly. In a sharp and now-deleted reply, she fired back, dismissing the accusation outright.
She argued that people only feel the need to hide relationships when they are not proud of the person they are associated with. Making her position unequivocal, she stated she had no intention of explaining herself or debunking any rumours. She ended her retort with the phrase "Aura for aura," signalling a matching of energies.
A History of Public Scrutiny
This is not the first instance where the Afod family has had to navigate public scrutiny and rumours. In 2024, Kunle Afod himself had to shut down false claims of impregnating a woman in the Mushin area of Lagos, humorously referring to the alleged women as "ghosts." Around that same period, Desola firmly defended her husband against an online troll who accused him of having an affair in Ibadan, declaring she would not leave him regardless of circumstances.
In a past interview, Kunle Afod has praised his wife, describing her as the "backbone" of their marriage and crediting her as "the best woman ever." Desola, while celebrating her husband's 50th birthday, also openly acknowledged the challenges that come with being married to a celebrity but reaffirmed her commitment to their union and her stance against divorce.
Fan reactions to Desola's recent post have been largely supportive. Comments from users like ogunlanaoluwatoyinadeola, dekemzcraft, and yorubadtboi encouraged her to "enjoy yourself to the fullest." Another follower, olori.akinbulu01, advised her to ignore haters and avoid posting about them to maintain positive energy and relevance.
In unrelated but positive news, Kunle Afod recently made headlines for his generosity. He was shown in a video gifting veteran actress Grace Oyin Adejobi (Iya Osogbo) a sum of N2 million for her birthday, a gesture that was widely celebrated online.
