Rapudo explained that their interactions, which sparked much speculation online, were part of a playful clout-chasing period, and that it had simply run its course.
Rapudo, who revealed that he and Obinna are close friends, downplayed any rumors of drama.
“Whatever was happening was just clout chasing. The season ended because people had started taking it seriously,” he said, adding that there was no real tension involved.
The businessman went on to clarify that Obinna is in a committed relationship and doing well in life, making the idea of clout unnecessary.
This shift is why Amberay and Obinna are no longer frequently seen together, and why Obinna no longer publicly praises her as he once did.
Despite the end of their public clout season, Rapudo assured fans that his friendship with Obinna remains strong.
“We’re still good friends, and whenever we have time, we usually talk on the phone,” he confirmed, putting to rest any rumors of a fallout between the two.
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