“A Suicidal Journey”- Akothee Opens Up About Devastating Reality Of Co-Parenting
Kenyan entrepreneur and musician Esther Akoth, popularly known as Akothee, has laid bare the emotional and physical exhaustion of raising children as a single parent. In a candid interview with Dr. Ofweneke on Thursday, April 9, 2026, the mother of five described the complexities..
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Kenyan entrepreneur and musician Akothee has described the challenges of co-parenting as a "suicidal journey," reflecting on past betrayals and the emotional toll of single motherhood.
- Akothee, a mother of five, now advises single mothers to prioritize their own peace and safety over unhealthy co-parenting arrangements.
- She shared heartbreaking experiences of her daughters being emotionally affected by a father who abandoned them in their toddler years.
- Akothee also recounted past desperation, including entering a transactional relationship for her daughter's medical care and facing arrest due to withheld identification.
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Akothee Opens Up About Devastating Reality Of Co-Parenting - April 2026
Kenyan entrepreneur and musician Akothee has described the challenges of co-parenting as a "suicidal journey," reflecting on past betrayals and the emotional toll of single motherhood. At the same time, radio host Alex Mwakideu sparked a debate regarding modern relationships by questioning why individuals are increasingly reaching their mid-30s unmarried and seemingly unconcerned. Moreover, Kenyan entertainer Akothee sparked another debate online after sharing relationship and financial advice, particularly for young women. Separately, Diana Marua, a prominent Kenyan celebrity, shared a past distressing experience involving an ex-boyfriend and a sudden withdrawal of financial support around 12 years ago, during which essential services were threatened to be disconnected while her sister was breastfeeding.
