- Mide Martins took over the career path of her mother as an actress after she died on April 6, 2002, following a brief illness
- The mother of two almost ended her marriage over some controversial issues in 2016
- The 46 years old is also a model and brand influencer
Mide Martins is an actress and producer in the Nigerian entertainment industry. She has starred in wave-making Yoruba language films like Omo Oku Orun, Eru Eleru, and Arewa and has worked with the best actors and producers in the Nollywood industry. She is also the daughter of the late Funmi Martins, a well-known Yoruba actress in the 1990s.
More than being an actress, Mide is also a model, brand influencer, brand ambassador, and entrepreneur.
The actress’s life has been laced with a lot of controversial issues arising from her relationship and family. However, while there are so many untold truths about her, this is what we have gathered.
Mide Martins Reunited with her Husband in 2016
One marriage in the Nigerian entertainment industry that has passed the test of time is that of Mide daughter of Late Funmi Martins and Afeez Owo, a comic actor well known as ‘Saka’.The Yoruba actors have been married for almost two years and currently seem to be giving out couple goals to their fans.
However, their vows of together forever almost went south when Afeez reportedly packed out of their matrimonial home. It was rumored that Mide allegedly cheated on him with his friend in South Africa. Notwithstanding, she made claims that he abandoned her and her kids for over three months because of a minor misunderstanding. Also, the strain in their relationship wasn’t confirmed until April 2016 when Mide opened up about their marital crisis. Even though it was earlier suspected when Mide completely ignored her husband’s birthday anniversary.
Well, the couple gave love a chance again and renewed their commitment in April 2016 as disclosed by Mide Martins in an Instagram post. Also, on September 17, 2021, the duo celebrated their 17th wedding anniversary and marked the occasion with lovely photos captioned “forever mine”.
Who Is Mide Martins?
The beautiful actress was born Mide Abiodun Funmi Martin on April 12, 1979. She hails from the South Western part of Nigeria, Illesa Ogun state. She was born to the late Funmi Martins who was a top-list Yoruba movie actress. Her parents reportedly separated during her teenage age.
She had her basic and high school education in Community Grammer School and Providence Heights Secondary School Fagba, respectively. Mide proceeded to Olabisi Onabanjo University, Ago-Iwoye Ogun State where she studied International Relations.
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She Allegedly Abandoned Her Step-Brother After Fame
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The Beautiful actress is the first child out of the three children of the late actress Funmi Martins. Her younger brothers are Ayo Martins and Damilare Peters. While Mide is popular, there isn’t much known to the public about her brothers. However, Damilare Peters her stepbrother came to the limelight when she was allegedly called out for leaving him with no support after Funmi’s death. Damilare the product of Mide and afro juju singer Shina Peter.
The actress provided clarity as she was overly been dragged. Mide stated that she had requested the custody of her stepbrother severally even before her grandmother’s death who was his guardian after Funmi’s death. The actress went on to say that although she doesn’t have much, she lives a modest lifestyle and isn’t heartless to completely abandoned her brother but she wasn’t given custody by his uncles.
Well, this turned out to be false when Damilare made a video claiming that the actress never reached out to him for over 18 years. He also added that his major need is financial assistance to complete his University education and not a shelter. Also, he made known his intentions to join the Nigerian entertainment industry just like his late mother, Funmi.
With this, several People promised to help him financially including his father Shina Peters who for reasons best known to him has been outside his son’s life. Away from what Mide had claimed earlier, she has gone silent after Damilare’s video surfaced.
However, she and her brother may have reconciled since she shared a picture of them on his matriculation recently. Hopefully, this brings to an end the long estrangement from her little brother.
How Rich Is The Actress?
Mide is an actress who made her fortune from her career as a reality TV star, producer, actress, model, and businesswoman. Her exact net worth is still under review but it’s speculated to be around $3 million. Also, the actress enjoys a comfortable lifestyle with her husband and kids.
Other Facts About the Actress
1. Mide Martins Became an Actress after the Death of Her Mother
As stated, she is from a family of three, and the only daughter of the late Yoruba actress Funmi Martins. According to reports, her mother was a great force in the entertainment industry. She was making waves as a top Yoruba actress before her untimely death in 2002.
Unlike many actresses whose acting talents surfaced as kids, Mide started acting when her mother kicked the bucket. She revealed in an interview that her mother’s death inspired her to start acting. For some reason, she felt better each time she was on set.
2. She is a mother of Three
The award-winning actress and her husband are the parents of two beautiful girls. Their first daughter was born in May 2008 and her name is Anuoluwapo while Omotola is their second child. Recently, the actress welcomed a bouncing baby boy.
Even though there have been speculations of her birthing twin girls and a boy, the actress debunked the news, stating that they have just two children and currently expecting a child.
3. Mide’s Husband Only had a Secondary School Education
Mide’s husband is also a big star in the entertainment industry who became a sensational manager after working with her late mother, Funmi Martins in the 90s. Afeez’s acting talent paved way for him in the industry during the 2000s.
The director and actor who hails from Iseyin Oyo state is said to have started acting after his secondary school education. Also, he never obtained a university education since he was already making waves. He has been a director for over 2 decades and starred in Yoruba movies like
- Aduro Tolowa (2003)
- Eje Tutu (2005)
- OBa Bí Oloron (2006)
- Ife Owo (2008)
- Eakan Soso (2009)
- Ayekaye (2012)
- Awodi Oke (2017)
- Ajifowope (2021)
4. She is Also a Model
Mide Martins isn’t only talented as an actress but her fashion sense is top-notch. She models for Mercy Aigbe’s fashion line, MagDivas, Zanzeebeauty, and other online vendors.
In 2014, the beautiful actress was a brand ambassador for Katawa Properties Limited which specializes in real estate management and investment.
5. A Look at Mide Martins Filmography and Awards
Mide has made a name for herself in the Nigerian entertainment industry. She has featured in several movies since her debut in 2003. Some of her mind-blowing movies include:
- Eru Eleru (2003)
- Arewa (2003)
- Omo Oku Orun (2004)
- Orejomi (2005)
- Ika Niwon
- Omo Odo
- Akoba Obirin
- Omoge Olosho
- Eburu (2016)
- Ayewo (2017)
- Ipile Mi (2017)
The multi-talented actress has also been nominated for several awards. Some of which she won include:
- City People Movie Award for Best Actress of the Year (Yoruba)
- City People Movie Award for Best Supporting Actress of the Year (Yoruba
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