Actor Damola Olatunji has found himself at the center of social media speculation after performing traditional fatherly duties at colleague Dayo Amusa’s son’s naming ceremony, prompting a wave of public curiosity about his relationship with the new mother and child.
The controversy emerged following the November 26th naming ceremony for Amusa’s newborn son, Oluwafirewamiri, where Olatunji was seen seated beside the actress in a position traditionally reserved for the child’s father. The ceremony, attended by notable Nollywood figures including Fali Werepe, Omowunmi Ajiboye, Iyabo Ojo, and Tope Osoba, sparked immediate social media discussion about Olatunji’s role in the child’s life.
Responding to the growing speculation, Olatunji took to Instagram to share footage from the ceremony, offering prayers for the newborn while referring to him as “Abdulrasheed Olasunkanmi Oluwaseganmidog.” When confronted directly by a fan questioning his paternity of the child, the actor responded with characteristic humor, acknowledging the seriousness of the question without providing a direct answer.
The situation has been further complicated by Amusa’s own response to similar inquiries about her child’s paternity. The actress dismissed such questions with notable irritation, asking whether the curious public was conducting a census or searching for their own missing husbands.
This incident comes at a particularly interesting time in Olatunji’s personal life, following his highly publicized separation from Bukola in May 2023. That split garnered significant attention when Bukola’s legal representatives issued a public service announcement clarifying that while the couple had never been officially married, they shared twins together.
During the period following the separation, Olatunji maintained a notably positive public presence, sharing social media content that portrayed him enjoying life and describing himself as a “grace carrier” and a “man without worries.” In a July interview, he addressed various misconceptions about the end of his relationship, refuting claims that he had abandoned his home and marriage.
The actor offered insight into the dissolution of his previous relationship, suggesting that emotional connections can naturally fade over time. He advocated for couples to separate amicably rather than remain in potentially volatile situations when relationships become untenable.
The current speculation about Olatunji’s connection to Amusa’s child highlights the intense public interest in celebrities’ personal lives and the traditional roles associated with Nigerian naming ceremonies. The situation has sparked broader discussions about privacy, traditional customs, and the assumptions made when public figures participate in cultural ceremonies.
As this story continues to develop, it serves as a reminder of the complex intersection between public figures’ professional obligations, cultural traditions, and private lives in contemporary Nigerian entertainment. The situation also underscores the challenges celebrities face in maintaining personal boundaries while fulfilling traditional social roles within their community.
The relationship between Olatunji and Amusa, whether purely professional or otherwise, continues to be a subject of public fascination, reflecting the ongoing interest in Nollywood personalities’ personal lives and relationships. As both actors navigate these public speculations, their responses highlight different approaches to handling public curiosity about private matters in Nigeria’s entertainment industry.
