Actress Jemima Osunde has dismissed speculations linking her romantically to footballer Tolu Arokodare, the newest addition to the Super Eagles squad.
Arokodare, who plays for KRC Genk in the Belgian Pro League, was recently called up to Nigeria’s national team for the World Cup qualifiers against Rwanda and Zimbabwe.
Celebrating his achievement, Jemima took to X to express her excitement, writing:
“My family member is playing for Nigeria! As in, he’s really one of the 23 Super Eagles this season. What a life! I’m about to be a menace. It’s TEA time baby.”
Her post, however, sparked widespread speculation, with many assuming Arokodare was her husband.
Addressing the rumors in a follow-up post, the film star clarified that Arokodare is “a close friend who has become like family.”
“He’s not my husband, he’s my friend that’s basically become family. I am so so proud of him and his journey so far. I pray for him and for the entire team to make us all proud! Giving them all my love and support as you should too! Team Naija,” she wrote.
Jemima Osunde, who is also a trained physiotherapist, graduated from the University of Lagos (UNILAG) medical school in 2019.
She gained prominence in Nollywood after playing Leila in the MTV series Shuga and has since featured in several acclaimed movies.
