“If we come back to this world, you’d still be my friend” – Frederick Leonard tells alleged lover, Nkiru Umeh, following her sweet birthday message to him

Following allegations of an affair, netizens have dug out a throwback post of Nkiru Umeh and Frederick Leonard.

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To celebrate the actor’s birthday, Nkiru had penned beautiful words for him, noting that they have been friends for over a decade. She said their friendship was built on respect, loyalty, and genuine care.

She said that in a world where people are quick to assume, twist, and even quicker to speak on what they don’t understand, real connections don’t need explanations.

Nkiru praised Leonard for being consistent, grounded and unshaken.

“Happy Birthday to the one and only Film Lord. @freddieleonard
For over a decade, we have shared a friendship built on respect, loyalty, and genuine care.
In a world where people are quick to assume, quick to twist, and even quicker to speak on what they do not understand, Real connections do not need explanations.
Friendship like ours is rare. It is steady. It is tested. And it stands.
Today, I celebrate not just your birthday, but the kind of person you are. Consistent. Grounded. Unshaken.
May this new year bring you peace, growth, and everything your heart truly desires.
Keep shining. Always. to many more years”.

Responding to her birthday message, Frederick said he would choose her again as his friend in his next life. He noted how it had been 13 years of friendship and called her his family.

“If we come back to this world, you’d still be my friend. 13 years of purposeful and supportive friendship is a rare blessing. You are family now. God bless you”.

Kemi Filani reported that Peggy had called out Leonard, accusing him of having an affair with a married woman with kids and stalling their divorce. According to her, Frederick asked for a divorce, yet didn’t show up when he was served.

Not done, she shared a video of her ex and his alleged lover at Funny Bone’s event, calling them shameless. She told him not to avoid coming to the customary court on June 23rd for the second time.

Peggy Ovire tied the knot with her colleague, Frederick Leonard at a star-studded ceremony in Asaba, Delta State on November 19th, 2022.