When Yoruba actor Akin Olaiya married Nafisat Feenah Hammed in June 2025, many fans saw it as a fresh start for the movie star after the end of his first marriage.
The wedding was colourful, intimate and widely celebrated. However, some netizens quickly pointed to videos from the ceremony, claiming the bride appeared unusually serious while the groom danced joyfully. Less than a year later, those videos are being viewed differently following the collapse of the marriage.
The controversy began after a dissolution notice allegedly issued by Akin surfaced online. While the actor claimed his wife left their home and refused efforts to reconcile, Nafisat later came forward with a different account.
As both parties continue to tell different sides of the story, here is a look at how Akin Olaiya’s second marriage fell apart.
Akin Olaiya: The Man at the Centre of the Controversy
Akin Olaiya, whose full name is Olaiya Ganiyu Akinyemi, is a popular Yoruba Nollywood actor, filmmaker and producer.
Born on September 19, 1972, in Osun State, he has spent years building a successful career in the Yoruba movie industry and has featured in numerous films.
Beyond his acting career, Akin is also a father of three boys. While he has often kept details of his family life private, his marriages have occasionally drawn public attention.
His second marriage to Nafisat Feenah Hammed would eventually become one of the most talked-about celebrity relationship stories of 2026.
A Fresh Start With Nafisat Feenah Hammed
After the end of his first marriage, Akin found love again and decided to give marriage another chance. On June 28, 2025, he married Nafisat Feenah Hammed, a young Hausa woman, in a ceremony attended by family members, friends and well-wishers.
The wedding generated excitement among fans, many of whom congratulated the actor on beginning a new chapter in his life. Although there was a noticeable age gap between the couple, it did not appear to be a concern at the time, as both parties publicly embraced the union.
Sadly, what appeared to be a promising new beginning would not last long.
The Wedding Video That Sparked Early Reactions
Not long after the wedding, videos from the ceremony began circulating on social media.
In the clips, Akin appeared cheerful and excited as he danced with guests. However, some viewers focused on Nafisat’s facial expressions, claiming she looked unusually serious during parts of the celebration.
The videos sparked debate online. While some people felt netizens were reading too much into a few moments captured on camera, others believed the bride appeared uncomfortable.
However, after news of their separation surfaced months later, netizens returned to the videos, claiming they may have noticed signs that all was not well in the marriage.
A Leaked Dissolution Notice Brings the Marriage Into Focus
The marriage crisis became public in June 2026 after a dissolution notice allegedly issued by Akin Olaiya surfaced online. The document announced the end of his marriage to Nafisat, less than a year after their wedding.
According to the notice, the couple’s problems became obvious a few months after their marriage when they were expected to attend an event together in Lagos. Akin claimed that Nafisat later packed her belongings and left their matrimonial home without informing him beforehand.
He also stated that he made several attempts to contact her and members of her family in an effort to save the marriage. However, he alleged that she repeatedly refused reconciliation, leading him to formally dissolve the union.
Akin’s account painted the picture of a husband who tried to save his marriage but was unable to convince his wife to return.
The notice quickly generated widespread reactions online, with many people eager to hear Nafisat’s side of the story.
Nafisat Speaks Out on Violence, Mistreatment & Betrayal Claims
Days after the dissolution notice went viral, Nafisat responded in a video that offered a very different explanation to the collapse of the marriage.
According to her, she did not leave without reason. Instead, she claimed she walked away because of pain, mistreatment and violence. “No woman prays to be in a marriage that goes with violence,” she said.
Nafisat stated that she and Akin had not been together since 2025, long before the dissolution notice became public. She argued that no woman would simply leave a happy marriage without a serious reason. The estranged wife also suggested there were deeper issues behind the breakup but said she would not disclose all the details publicly.
While refusing to reveal everything that happened, she insisted there was more to the story than what was contained in the dissolution notice.
Nafisat’s allegations did not stop at claims of violence and mistreatment. She also accused two people she trusted of betraying her.
According to Nafisat, Akin eventually married her best friend after their relationship broke down. “After the pain and maltreatment he gave me, he ended up marrying my best friend,” she alleged.
She described the development as heartbreaking and said she felt disappointed by both individuals. Nafisat also referred to reports claiming that Akin allegedly said he knew the woman would become his wife from the day he first saw her at their wedding ceremony.
Although she expressed sadness over the situation, she said she had chosen to focus on her future and prayed for a better marriage experience in the future.
Akin has not publicly addressed the specific allegation that he married Nafisat’s best friend.
Why the Actor’s Previous Marriage Is Being Revisited
The collapse of Akin’s second marriage has also renewed interest in his first marriage. According to reports that resurfaced after Nafisat’s video went viral, the actor’s first marriage also ended amid allegations of violence and infidelity.
The similarities between the past allegations and Nafisat’s recent claims have led some netizens to draw comparisons between the two relationships.
Conclusion
When Akin Olaiya and Nafisat Hammed got married in June 2025, few expected the relationship to end in controversy months after.
Today, both parties continue to tell different stories about what went wrong. Akin says his wife left and refused reconciliation. Nafisat says she left because of pain, mistreatment and violence.
The controversy has also been fueled by betrayal claims, rumours of infidelity and renewed attention on the actor’s previous marriage.
Yet despite the intense debate online, much of what happened behind closed doors remains known only to those directly involved. What began as a joyful celebration has ended in separation, public accusations and unanswered questions.
For now, the story of Akin Olaiya and Nafisat remains one of love, disappointment and two conflicting versions of the same marriage.
