During a candid interview with TV47, the fearless singer known as Akothee, born Esther Akoth, offered unexpected insights into her love life and experiences as a parent.
When it comes to raising her five children, each from a different father, Akothee shared a surprising approach she’s adopted. She revealed that she established a WhatsApp group to promote co-parenting among her children’s fathers, aiming to share the overwhelming responsibilities.
Nonetheless, managing this group has not been without its share of challenges. One of her children’s fathers turned out to be quite dramatic and possessive, introducing interesting twists to the dynamics of the group.
“When I’m in a relationship, he starts drama. He doesn’t want me with another man,” Akothee shared, shedding light on the struggles she faces within the co-parenting dynamics. She expressed her emotional distress, saying, “The same father of my child makes me cry every day. My son is 14 years old, and I still think I have 4 more years of tears ahead. He’s very stubborn and keeps leaving the WhatsApp group. He blocks me, unblocks, then returns to the group. He’s very stubborn.”
Akothee didn’t shy away from discussing her past relationships and marriages. She revealed that her first marriage, which took place when she was just 14 years old, had a budget of only Sh2500. Her most recent wedding, which she describes as her best, cost her approximately Sh8 million. She humorously mentioned that her husband knows more about the wedding expenses.
The singer also opened up about 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, and she started working as a taxi driver in Mombasa to support herself.
Regarding her love life, Akothee revealed that this is when she met the ‘stubborn’ mzungu who desired to have a child with her while she was working as a dancer. The self-proclaimed “Madam Boss” asserted that she has never been dumped by any of her ex-lovers and confidently stated, “Wazungus go crazy over my long legs and start chasing me. Just know I can’t be dumped. I’m the one who leaves them.”
Akothee’s recent marriage to Denis Schweizer seems to have brought her happiness. However, she warned her husband that if they ever part ways, he should avoid unnecessary drama, as she feels she is too old to handle additional pressures.
As one of Kenya’s most outspoken and controversial entertainers, Akothee continues to captivate the public’s attention with her life stories, music, and remarkable personality.
