Isn’t it inspiring to look at African artists married to each other in such a fast-changing world? Public scrutiny and the high expectations from fans create so much pressure among celebrity couples and most of these relationships don’t last long. There are more separations among celebrity couples worldwide than there are lasting celebrity marriages.
Some separated celebrity couples have in the past opened up on why separation was inevitable. Common among them is a lack of family time due to a demanding schedule that artists grapple with most times. However, See Africa Today, compiled a list of artists within the continent who have withstood the test of time and are living happily.
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Who are the African Artists Married to Each Other?
Below are seven African artists married to each other for the longest time now despite the challenges associated with the showbiz industry.
Arrowboy and Nadia Mukami
Forget the usual clout-chasing rumours that these two lovebirds from Kenya are ‘just dating’. Nadia and her husband Arrow Bwoy are some of the most celebrated couple in the Kenyan music industry. They are the modern-day Romeo and Juliet. They dated for two years – a rocky on-and-off relationship – but their love did not with.
Arrow Bwoy engaged Nadia on the sidelines of his album ‘Focus’ launch in 2022. They are blessed with a son Kai who they serenaded with a beautiful hit Kai Wangu. The song is nostalgic and a vow at the same time after the loss of their unborn baby.
Kenyan artists Nadia Mukami and Arrow Bwoy. Photo/Nairobi News
They would later collaborate on several hits namely:
- Mi Nawe
- Radio Love
- Raha
They have stood by each other amid rumours of a breakup severally. Nadia, a Finance graduate doesn’t hide her affection for Arrow Bwoy who has won the hearts of Kenyans for his great music and always putting his family first.
Wahu and Nameless
Nameless and Wahu are simply a perfect match of African artists married to each other. They have inspired many couples in and out of the showbiz industry with 19 years together. Wahu who started her music career as a secular artist met Nameless (real name David Mathenge) at the University of Nairobi.
Kenyan singing couple Nameless and his wife Wahu.Photo/Nairi
She pursued a Mathematics degree while Nameless graduated with an architecture degree. The ‘Kipepeo’ hitmaker recalls falling for Wahu at first sight but lacked enough courage to profess his feelings. He eventually confessed and 19 years later, they are parents to three beautiful children and several songs together such as:
- Te Amo
- Back It Up
- Feeling
Zuchu and Diamond Platnumz
The Tanzanian lovebirds rock East Africa not only with their amazing songs but also with their union. Diamond moved on with Zuchu, a sassy Bongo artist who charmed Diamond with her mellow voice and innate talent after breaking up with Kenyan artist Tanasha Donna. She comes from a musical family and it was just a matter of time before taking the musical footsteps of her mother Khadija Kopa. While Diamond has an infamous trait of ‘use-and-dump’ Zuchu has set him on a self-changing path.
Nandy and Bilnass
Call her the African Princess. The ‘Leo Leo’ hitmaker joined the clique of African artists married to each other after walking down the aisle with Bilnass. They had an elegant white wedding in 2022 after a lengthy and turbulent relationship dating back to their university days. They have a child together and they are now bigger and better musically.
Pompi and Esther Chungu
Zambian artists and couple Esther Chungu and Pompi. Photo/YouTube
Zambian power couple Esther Chungu and Pompi have a special effect on the African gospel industry. Their talents are incredible, and so is their love story rooted deep in the ministry. They exchanged wedding vows in 2021 and captured this unforgettable moment in ‘Sangalala’ music video off Esther’s April album. This Zambian celebrity couple are community ambassadors of peaceful and happy marriages.
Adenkule Gold and Simi
‘Jericho’ hitmaker Simisola Bolatito Kosoko alias Simi initially turned down her Nigerian husband Adenkule Gold. He reached out to her via direct messages on Facebook but she never saw his messages for years. Coincidentally, they met at an event where Simi was performing and Adenkule immediately made his case. They enjoyed the next five years dating and finally wedded in 2019 and later a beautiful daughter in 2020.
Simi and Adenkule Gold are exceptional African artists married to each other when looking at their respective musical successes. The Adenkules acknowledge that they support each other so much in music which is largely behind their success in the Naija music industry.
Zakes Bantwini and Nandi Madida
Zakes Bantwini, a South African Grammy Winner is an emblem of passionate love. Years into his marriage with fellow artist Nandi Madida. Madida, now a mother of two admits falling for the award-winning producer just because he was caring. She had never met anyone else as caring as he was with no expectations.
