In an open and revealing interview with TV47, the bold singer Akothee, also known as Esther Akoth, provided some intriguing insights into her love life and her experiences as a parent.
When it comes to raising her five children from three different fathers, Akothee unveiled an unexpected approach she had embraced. She shared that she initiated a WhatsApp group aimed at fostering co-parenting among her children’s fathers, with the goal of collectively managing the overwhelming responsibilities.
Nonetheless, administering this group has not been devoid of its fair share of challenges. One of her children’s fathers proved to be quite dramatic and possessive, introducing some intriguing dynamics to the group’s interactions.
Akothee lamented, “When I am in a relationship, he starts drama. He does not want me with another man,” shedding light on the struggles she encounters within the co-parenting dynamics. She expressed her emotional turmoil, stating, “The same father of my child makes me cry every day. My son is 14 years old, and I still think that I have 4 more years to cry. He is very stubborn and keeps on leaving the WhatsApp group. He blocks me, unblocks, then returns to the group. He is very stubborn.”
Akothee didn’t hold back when discussing her past relationships and marriages. She disclosed that her first marriage, which took place when she was just 14 years old, had a budget of only Sh2500.
Recently, Akothee celebrated what she described as her most remarkable wedding. “This recent one cost me about Sh8 million. Not very sure, but my husband knows more about that,” she revealed.
The singer also revealed her struggles with an ex-husband who fell in love with another woman and denied her access to essential documents. This situation led Akothee to take matters into her own hands, as she ventured into work as a taxi driver in Mombasa to support herself.
Expanding on her love life, Akothee shared an interesting encounter with a ‘stubborn’ mzungu who expressed a desire to have a child with her while she was working as a dancer. The self-proclaimed “Madam Boss” confidently stated that she has never been dumped by any of her ex-lovers, asserting that she always initiates the breakups. She explained, “Wazungus go crazy over my long legs and start chasing me. Just know I can’t be dumped. I am the one who leaves them.”
Akothee’s recent marriage to Denis Schweizer appears to have brought her happiness. However, she offered a word of caution to her husband, urging him to avoid unnecessary drama should they ever part ways, as she feels she is too old to handle additional pressures.
As one of Kenya’s most outspoken and controversial entertainers, Akothee captivates the public’s attention with her life stories, music, and her remarkable personality.
