Star Lomo Premiere: Funke Akindele, Others React as Kamo State Honours Late Nigerian Icons in Style
- Content creator Kamo State held the premiere of his debut cinema movie, Star Lomo, in Lagos on Sunday, September 20
- The event drew top Nollywood names including Odunlade Adekola, Lateef Adedimeji, Mo Bimpe, Iyabo Ojo and Kiekie
- Kamo State wore a striking jacket featuring images of late legends in the entertainment industry, drawing attention from Funke Akindele and fans online
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Content creator turned filmmaker Akinyoola Ayoola, popularly known as Kamo State, marked a major milestone on Sunday, September 20, as he hosted the premiere of his debut cinema film, Star Lomo, in Lagos.
The event drew a crowd of recognisable faces from the Nigerian entertainment industry, including actors Odunlade Adekola, Lateef Adedimeji, Mo Bimpe, Dele Omowoli, and Iyabo Ojo, as well as comedian Kiekie.
Source: Instagram
Kamo State's tribute jacket steals the show
Beyond the screening itself, one detail from the evening captured widespread attention: the creator's outfit. Kamo State stepped out in a custom piece. His jacket was covered in photographs of late Nigerian icons, including Onyeka Onwenu, Ayinla Omowura, Mohbad, and Fela Kuti, a deliberate and deeply personal tribute woven into his big night.
The look resonated well beyond the venue. Nollywood's box-office heavyweight Funke Akindele was among the people who liked his Instagram post showcasing the outfit.
Sharing his excitement on Instagram, Kamo State wrote: "Tonight my friends are about to watch STARLOMO for the first time."
Star Lomo is set to be in cinemas nationwide from September 25, 2026.
A screenshot of Funke Akindele's reaction to Kamo State's outfit is below:
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See Kamo State's jacket at his movie premiere in an Instagram video below:
Reactions trail Kamo State's tribute jacket at Star Lomo Premiere
Reactions from friends, fans, and fellow entertainers poured in beneath the post on Instagram:
@esther_mide wrote:
"I'm so proud of you my baby🥹 Weldone❤️"
@officialtaiwoadeyemi commented:
"Congratulations my brother ❤️ This voiceover is giving me goosebumps o! And the jacket is so intentional! Well done 👏 I wish you the best at the box office."
@aishalawal1 said:
"Congratulations dear"
@eniola_ajao shared:
"A huge congratulations to you STAR MAN oyah let's turn up for STAR LOMO showing in cinemas nationwide from Sept 25th🤩🤩"
@jay_onair added:
"Congratulations brother! God has gone ahead 🤎"
Kamo State debunks rumour of feud with Funke Akindele
Meanwhile, Legit.ng reported that Kamo State debunked rumours of a rift between him and Funke Akindele.
The content creator opened up about how they first connected and pushed back firmly against claims of a falling out.
According to the content creator, Akindele had been a role model to him long before they ever crossed paths in person.
Source: Legit.ng
