Nollywood actor Femi Adebayo has sparked conversation online after sharing a special message for the women in his life on International Women’s Day without mentioning his wife, Iyana Aduke.

The actor took to Instagram on Sunday to celebrate the global event. In the post, he shared photos of his mother and daughters and praised them for their strength and impact on his life.

Adebayo described them as the important women who inspire and support him daily.

“Today I celebrate strength, grace, brilliance and the undeniable impact of women,” he wrote, To the beautiful and illustrious women in my life, the ones who inspire, nurture, and uplift – thank you for the light you bring into my world. Your resilience, wisdom and unwavering spirit make every space better.

And to every woman out there whose character, courage and excellence continue to shape our homes, our industries and our communities – today we celebrate you. “Happy International Women’s Day to all women of exemplary traits. The world is brighter because of you.”

Shortly after the post went live, many followers noticed that his wife, Aduke, was not included in the photos or mentioned in the message. The absence quickly became a topic of discussion among fans.

Some users said the omission added to recent rumors about trouble in the couple’s marriage. The pair share a child together.

The conversation also comes months after Aduke made headlines in January when her restaurant in the Yaba area of Lagos was sealed by officials from the Nigerian Armed Forces over an alleged unpaid bank loan.

At the time, social media personality Yeye Kudi Court spoke about the situation online. She alleged that Aduke was being treated unfairly by the actor.

According to her claims, Aduke was asked to leave both her home and business premises without notice. She also said customers were still eating at the restaurant when the incident happened.

Court also raised concerns about the welfare of the couple’s autistic child.

Despite the ongoing talk online, neither Adebayo nor Aduke has confirmed any separation or problem in their marriage.

Femi Adebayo’s International Women’s Day message was meant to celebrate the women who inspire him. However, the absence of his wife from the tribute has left many fans asking questions.

For now, the couple has not addressed the speculation, and it remains unclear whether the online discussions reflect the real state of their relationship.