Popular Nollywood actor and filmmaker Kayode Akindina, better known by his stage name Mr Paragon, has opened up about his personal relationship with actress Bukola Adeeyo, making light-hearted remarks that have since stirred conversations among fans and industry watchers.
In a candid interview featured on Behind The Fame TV, Mr Paragon shared details of a friendly exchange between himself and Bukola Adeeyo, describing how the actress once jokingly told him to marry her before she completed having all her children.
According to him, “It is true that I like women, but I’m not a womanizer, and I’m not dating any of the actresses that work with me. Most of the actresses that work with me are married, but even when they are with their husbands and I call them, they will answer me immediately.
Bukola Adeeyo told me to come and marry her before she gives birth to all her children. I told her to continue giving birth because I know she will still have my own child for me.”
The actor’s statement, though made humorously, has since gone viral online, sparking reactions among Nollywood fans who interpreted it in various ways with some taking it as a joke between two close colleagues, while others speculated about a deeper bond between the pair.
Mr Paragon, known for his lively personality and playful approach to interviews, clarified during the discussion that his relationship with Bukola Adeeyo is purely professional and friendly.
He emphasized that while he enjoys good relationships with many of his female colleagues, he remains focused on his career and is not romantically involved with any of them.
“People always think if you’re close to a female actress, then there must be something between you. That’s not true. I’m friendly with everyone I work with, but that doesn’t mean I’m dating them. Bukola is someone I respect, and we have worked together on a few projects. She’s a wonderful person and a very talented actress,” he explained.
Bukola Adeeyo, a popular Yoruba movie star known for her roles in films such as Sunday Dagboru and Alani Pamolekun, has not publicly responded to the actor’s comments. However, her name trending alongside Mr Paragon’s has reignited discussions about personal boundaries, friendships, and rumors in the entertainment industry.
Industry insiders describe both actors as long-time colleagues who share a strong professional rapport. They have appeared together in several Yoruba-language films and have been seen supporting each other’s projects on social media, often exchanging playful banter that fans interpret as mutual admiration.
The exchange has also opened a broader conversation about the perception of relationships between male and female actors in Nollywood. Many actors, particularly in the Yoruba movie industry, have often had to clarify their friendships to dispel rumors of romantic involvement.
Cultural commentator Bayo Adebisi, reacting to the viral clip, noted that “Nigerians tend to blur the lines between professional camaraderie and personal relationships. What Mr Paragon said was clearly in jest, but because of how the industry is viewed, people quickly draw conclusions.”
Meanwhile, fans of both stars have taken to social media to share their reactions with some playfully urging Mr Paragon to “fulfill Bukola Adeeyo’s wish,” while others advised him to be cautious with public remarks that could be taken out of context.
Mr Paragon concluded the interview by emphasizing his respect for women in the film industry and his commitment to maintaining professionalism at all times.
“I don’t joke with respect,” he said. “I can play and laugh, but I know my limits. I value every actress I work with because they contribute so much to the growth of Nollywood
