This archive report was first published on 9 September 2021.
Radio presenter Massawe Japanni has been in the spotlight recently after sharing a heartwarming photo of her husband, Tom Japanni, bonding with their three daughters. The post, which garnered over 5,000 comments on her Facebook page, attracted both positive and negative reactions.
While most fans praised the family moment, a few were critical, with some even questioning Tom's suitability as Massawe's partner. One fan, Bee Nyar Siaya, asked if Tom was indeed Massawe's husband, suggesting that he didn't meet her standards.
Massawe quickly responded to the criticism, telling the fan to mind her own business. 'I love him to death,' she replied.
Another fan, Mitumba Bales, criticized Massawe's teenage daughter's dress code, saying she needed to teach her daughters how to dress properly. Massawe shot back, asking the fan to keep off her private affairs.
It's worth noting that Massawe rarely posts pictures of her husband online, and when she does, it often sparks conversation. Some people have even falsely claimed that she settled with Tom because he's wealthy.
However, the truth is that Massawe and Tom met while working at a Mombasa-based radio station, and they've been together ever since. They've built successful careers and are now respected media personalities in the country.
Despite the criticism, Massawe remains proud of her family and her husband. She's shown that she's not afraid to stand up for herself and her loved ones, even in the face of negative comments.
