Omotayo Sanusi, widely known as Iyan Aladuke and the estranged wife of Nollywood actor Femi Adebayo, has denied reports linking actresses Toyin Abraham and Funke Akindele to the breakdown of her marriage.
In a statement posted on her Instagram page on Wednesday, Sanusi said she had ignored the rumours for a long time but could no longer remain silent as they continued to circulate as though they were true.
“I have deliberately chosen not to publicly respond to the many false stories and allegations surrounding my marriage. However, because these narratives continue to spread and are being presented as facts, I believe it is necessary to address one of them,” she wrote.
She dismissed claims that Toyin Abraham informed her that another actress was romantically involved with Femi Adebayo during the filming of a movie, insisting no confrontation ever took place.
“The allegation that actress Toyin Abraham was responsible for the problems in my marriage by allegedly informing me that another actress was with my then-partner on a movie set is completely false.
“For the record, I never confronted, attacked, assaulted, or harassed any woman or man at any movie location.
“No such incident ever took place,” she stated.
According to Sanusi, she was present throughout the production and was directly involved in ensuring the welfare of everyone working on the project.
“I was present on that production from the very beginning until the end of the shoot. My team and I were solely responsible for the welfare of the entire production, catering for over 500 cast and crew members for more than one month as my contribution and support to my then-partner.
“In a production involving over 500 people, I find it difficult to understand how such an incident could have allegedly occurred without a single witness, or how no one heard or witnessed this falsehood,” she added.
She challenged anyone who believed she assaulted them during the production to publicly provide evidence.
“I believe it is only fair that if anyone genuinely claims to have been attacked by me—directly or indirectly—they should come forward and say so themselves.
“Until then, I respectfully ask that people stop repeating and amplifying false narratives that have no basis in truth,” she said.
Sanusi stressed that her silence was a personal choice aimed at avoiding unnecessary public disputes, not an admission of guilt.
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“I have remained silent out of respect for everyone involved and because I chose peace over public disputes. However, my silence should never be interpreted as an admission that these allegations are true.
“This statement serves as my official clarification on this particular allegation. I sincerely hope it brings an end to the continued circulation of this false narrative,” she said.
In another Instagram post, she criticised those who believed unverified stories about her while questioning her decision to defend herself.
“It’s amazing how some people have no problem sponsoring lies, promoting falsehoods, and amplifying damaging narratives about someone’s life. But the moment that person decides to speak up, present the truth, or correct the record, they’re suddenly accused of ‘doing too much.’
“So, it’s acceptable to spread lies, but it’s not acceptable to debunk them?
“What sort of hypocrisy is that?
“If you were comfortable listening to the accusations, you should be just as willing to hear the clarification. Truth deserves the same platform that lies were given.
“Silence should never be mistaken for guilt,” she wrote.
She also denied ever accusing Funke Akindele after a social media user urged her to address previous allegations involving the actress.
“You are still gullible enough to believe I said that. The fact that you chose to believe such an evil betrayal without any proof says a lot about your judgment.
“Let her provide evidence that I ever said those words, just as she brought out voice notes that were clearly edited to fit their narrative. Until then, don’t present allegations as facts,” she replied.
Her clarification follows renewed online speculation claiming Toyin Abraham allegedly informed her about a relationship between Femi Adebayo and Funke Akindele during the production of Jagun Jagun Part 2, allegations she has now firmly denied.