‘Finally Supporting Each Other Like Sisters’: Nene Leakes Points to ‘Dungeon,’ Opens Door to Friendship With Kandi Burruss

As part of her progress in turning over a new leaf with her cast mates, Nene Leakes has slowly begun backing her “The Real Housewives of Atlanta” co-stars’ endeavors, and Kandi Burruss is no exception.

The singer is gearing up to hit the road again as part of her Welcome to the Dungeon tour, which sold out around the country last year. Leakes took it upon herself to share Burruss’ sensual yet humorous promo for some new dates where she’ll be performing her burlesque show with special guests.

“My girl @Kandi is at again! Her Welcome To The Dungeon Party is a must see event & she’s giving away a $1,000 to the best dungeon costume. Get your tickets now at WelcomeToTheDungeon.com,” read the caption of Leakes’ post. 

Burruss appreciated the support and commented, “🤣 Thanks for the love!”

Meanwhile, many of Leakes’ followers remarked about Leakes continuing to make things good between her and Burruss, who was one of nearly all of the O.G. star’s season 11 “RHOA” co-stars whom she unfollowed on Instagram and relegated to simply being her “co-workers.”

“When you show love to your co-worker 🤣🤣🤣”

“I love this #unity #RHOA #neneleakes #kandiburruss 🙌🏽”

“@andyrock97 ❤️ me too. I like them together not fighting,” someone else agreed.

“I am glad to see after twelve seasons the RHOA are finally supporting each other like sisters. Thank You Lord ♥️🙏🏾👍🏿”

“Now that’s what I like 2 powerful ladies coming together 💕”

“I love how you support your girls. Respect.”

Leakes has been extending olive branches to her cast for the last several months. She was in attendance at a fundraiser for Kenya Moore’s estranged husband in September and last week she backed Porsha Williams‘ March of Dimes luncheon.

It’s a marked change from when Leakes deemed Moore a monster and questioned Williams’ accusation that she harmed her at a gathering at Leakes’ home.

However, this is not the first time that Leakes has made public amends with Burruss. When the singer’s teenage daughter Riley hosted her “Get Riled Up” fitness event last month, Leakes was among the attendees.

The development shouldn’t come as a surprise. Leakes went to lunch with Tanya Sam in July after previously dinning with Burruss, who later explained Leakes is working to make amends with her cast.

“Nene is trying to work on some relationships in the group. We’ll see how it goes. She’s putting forth effort, but everybody has to meet each other halfway,” she told HollywoodLife.

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