On 2 August 2026, Nigerian filmmaker Kunle Afolayan publicly celebrated his younger brother, actor Aremu Afolayan, on his birthday with a carousel of photographs shared on Instagram. The post combined nostalgic childhood images of the two siblings with recent pictures of them as adults, and it quickly became clear that this was more than a simple birthday greeting. The gesture was widely interpreted as an end to the reported tension that had separated the brothers for some time.
A Heartfelt Birthday Tribute from Kunle Afolayan
In the caption accompanying the photographs, Kunle referred to Aremu as his "troublesome twin" and offered a short prayer of gratitude for his brother's life. "My troublesome twin. I thank God for all he has done in your life. Forward ever. Happy birthday buddy," Kunle wrote. The message, though concise, carried emotional weight and resonated with followers who had been observing the family from a distance.
The decision to share throwback photos added a layer of intimacy to the post. Seeing Kunle and Aremu as young boys, side by side with their adult selves, gave fans a sense of the journey the two have shared. For many, the timing of the post suggested a thaw in what had reportedly been a difficult relationship between the siblings.
Aremu's Playful Response and Apparent Reconciliation
Aremu did not let the old photographs pass without a witty reaction. He responded to the post by playfully promising to repay his elder brother "in his own coins" for exposing those childhood memories, before affectionately addressing Kunle as "babyoo." The light-hearted exchange offered a glimpse into the warm rapport that the brothers appear to have rediscovered, and it drew laughs from fans across social media.
This public interaction stands in contrast to the frosty period that had allegedly characterised their relationship in recent years. The brothers' playful banter was seen as a sign that they have moved past whatever disagreements separated them. Many followers expressed relief and joy at seeing the pair on good terms again.
Fans Spot Striking Family Resemblance in Throwback Photos
The post generated a wave of reactions, with many Instagram users pointing out the undeniable physical similarities among members of the Afolayan family. One follower, @seunobajolu, commented: "Omg your son looks a lot like his uncle… blood line sha. Aseyi Samodun wa pe laye, wa gbo wa to, pelu ifobale okan." Another user, @withdeelaw, added: "The resemblance between your son and your brother no be here oh."
Other fans joined in with observations about the family's striking features. @slaywit_chicempire asked: "Pls who is the eldest among the 2 of them inbtw Happy birthday egbon Aremu." @adeola.desh noted: "He looks like the older version of dieko in the 2nd slide." @atinuke_olajide observed: "And @kunleafo in the 3rd slide looks just like their dad. Wow this picture just brought their dad face back. Baba Adelove! Happy birthday to you."
One commenter, @greatademolaa, took a more reflective tone, writing: "Anger brings about hate and it destroys many things, forgiveness settles all, just a word (a am sorry) and the world comes together as one, you guys must have missed a lot during the times of quarrels." This comment captured the sentiment of many fans who had been hoping to see the Afolayan brothers reconcile.
Background: Aremu's Previous Family Dispute
This birthday celebration marks a notable shift in the family's public narrative. Legit.ng earlier reported that Aremu had trended online after a video clip of him hurling insults at his extended family members went viral. In that video, the Nollywood actor was seen laying heavy curses on his relatives for not buying him a car. Aremu, one of the younger brothers of ace movie producer Kunle Afolayan, later opened an automobile dealership offering different types of vehicles both at home and abroad.
The public birthday wish, along with the playful response, suggests that the brothers have chosen to put that turbulent chapter behind them. For fans of the Afolayan family, seeing Kunle and Aremu laugh together is a welcome sign of healing. As one follower put it, forgiveness settles all, and this birthday post appears to be a step in that direction.
