Kenyan entrepreneur and musician Akothee has strongly defended EALA MP Winnie Odinga against social media attacks concerning her marital status and political capabilities. Akothee asserted that marriage should not be a prerequisite for holding a political office, specifically challenging criticisms from within the Luo community.

• Akothee stated, "Marriage is not a ticket to parliament," in a Facebook post.
• Winnie Odinga, daughter of the late former Prime Minister Raila Odinga, is facing scrutiny as a rising figure in the Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) post her father's passing in October 2025.
• Akothee vowed to continue defending Odinga in 2026 from gender-based vitriol, calling for female solidarity.

Kenyan digital creator Lydia Wanjiru has publicly announced her decision to live a child-free and marriage-free life, sparking varied reactions online. Her choice stems from a desire to prioritize personal freedom, mental well-being, and purpose-driven living, rather than conforming to traditional societal expectations.

• Lydia Wanjiru explained her choice as a result of years of self-reflection to align her life with personal values.
• Her decision allows her to emphasize personal freedom and mental well-being.
• She challenged the societal norm that ties a woman's worth to marriage or motherhood.

Nigerian music star Tiwa Savage, 45, recently opened up about her romantic history in an interview, revealing that most past relationships left her disillusioned. She stated that nearly all her previous relationships were disappointing, leading to a negative perception of love.

• Tiwa Savage described one "incredible" past relationship that ended tragically with her partner's death, widely believed to be Habeeb Ademola Uthman, also known as Obama DMW.
• Obama DMW, a close associate of Davido and a respected figure in Nigeria's entertainment industry, passed away on June 29, 2021, from reported heart-related complications.
• Following his death, Tiwa Savage posted an emotional tribute on Instagram, praising his character and vowing to continue the plans they shared.