Kenya’s top 5 celebrity breakups in 2024
By Peter Ochieng
The year 2024 is coming to an end. It has been an eventful year in the entertainment scene, coupled with earth-shaking celebrity breakups.
Many will linger in the minds of Kenyans for years to come. With nameless and Wahu going strong for 19 years, it is proper to say that celebrity marriage works. In some instances, it doesn’t work and that is why we are here looking at the top 5 breakups of 2024.
1. King Kaka and Nini Nana Owiti
After 13 years, King Kaka and Nana Owiti released a joint statement on December 17, 2024 informing their fans of their breakup.
“We honestly never thought we would one day write a statement like this but life happens. After much reflection and consideration, we have made the difficult decision to end our relationship,” they declared.
They said the decision was not made lightly; especially given the fact they were blessed with three incredible children. They called for privacy as they go through their breakup.
“This decision was not made lightly and we remain deeply committed to maintaining a respectful and supportive relationship as we move forward separately. As public figures, we recognize that our personal lives may attract attention but we kindly ask for privacy and understanding during this time as we navigate this transition as a family.”
The breakup decision, King Kaka and Nana said, was a joint one made with mutual respect, “and we look forward to embracing to the future as individuals while continuing to co-parent with the same partnership and dedication we've always had.”
2. DJ Mo and Size 8 Reborn
Size 8 Reborn sent shockwaves within Kenya’s entertainment scene in August, when he announced the end of her 11-year marriage to DJ Mo.
The singer turned Pastor informed her followers of the breakup through an emotional Instagram post. She claimed that the journey ahead as a single woman was part of God’s plan.
“Sometimes marriage works by God’s grace, and sometimes it doesn’t,” she stated. It was not clear what caused the breakup, as DJ Mo chose to remain mum over the matter.
3. Director Trevor and Eve Mungai
Their relationship started on a professional note as YouTube channel director and host about 6 years ago, before developing into one of the country’s famed celebrity love relationships.
Mungai confirmed their breakup in March, after Trevor had confirmed the end of their show on YouTube in February.
Eve on the other hand launched a new channel, Mungai Eve Media promising a fresh start.
4. YY Comedian and Marya Okoth
The comedian and his interior design partner broke up in September 2024, after only three years.
Marya announced the breakup on social media. She said it was a mutual decision.
5. Flaqo and Keranta
The comic King and his partner broke up in June, with the confirmation coming from Keranta after several months of speculations.
They had been together for about 4 years.
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