Nkechi Blessing reconciles with ex-lover Opeyemi Falegan, clarifies relationship stance

By Damilola Akinwale –

Popular Nollywood actress, Nkechi Blessing, has reconciled with her ex-lover, Hon. Opeyemi Falegan, years after their bitter fallout and public dispute.

The reconciliation followed their recent public appearance during a live TikTok session, where she demanded a public apology from Falegan over their messy breakup, explaining that his comments continued to attract insults from trolls. Falegan subsequently apologised, saying, “From the bottom of my heart to the depth of my soul, I’m sorry, Nkechi. That’s in the past”.

Nkechi, who had earlier confirmed her marriage to the Ekiti politician in 2021 before their breakup in 2022, jokingly hinted at their reunion, saying, “Anything dey outside? Lie, is anything dey outside? I have gone back to square one. You people should watch me and my baby; we will work towards our wedding, my love,” she teased.

Her comments fuelled online speculation about a rekindled relationship between her and Falegan. However, the duo took to their respective social media pages to clear the air, insisting that their reconciliation was for closure and not romantic purposes.

In a lengthy Instagram post shared on Sunday, Nkechi clarified that “forgiveness does not mean reconciliation”. She explained that her willingness to speak with him was about maturity and closure, not a romantic reunion.

She emphasised that letting go of past animosity was simply a step towards personal peace and growth, insisting that she had completely moved on. “I want to make something very clear: Making peace with someone from my past does not mean I want that person back in my present. Forgiveness is not a relationship announcement. Being cordial does not mean rekindling old flames. And letting go of bitterness does not mean reopening doors that life has already taught me to close,” she wrote.

In his reaction, Falegan maintained that his apology during the livestream was strictly intended to make peace and put the past behind them. He subsequently shared a lengthy Facebook post on Sunday, alongside a picture of himself with the actress, expressing their mutual respect and understanding.

He called for a ceasefire among members of the public who had taken sides and supported either of them during their dispute, acknowledging that neither party was perfect. “We have chosen to put the past behind us, embrace mutual understanding and move forward with kindness and respect,” he said.