This archive report was first published on 17 October 2021.
October 17, 2021, marked a significant moment for Kenyan gospel singer Evelyn Wanjiru, who had just completed a tour of the US. In an Instagram post, she revealed the challenges she and her husband, Agundabweni Akweyu, have faced in their nine-year marriage.
Opening up about their struggles, Evelyn shared a heartfelt message, expressing gratitude for her husband and their journey together. Despite facing discouragement and betrayal from close friends, the couple has persevered, trusting in their provider and holding on to their promises.
“God, I am grateful for this man you blessed me with. We have faced so much together. Discouragement and betrayal from close people… sometimes we lack but we keep trusting our provider. We toiled in the streets of Nakuru and Nairobi together but we never gave up on each other,” Evelyn wrote.
With a successful music career and a thriving business, Bwenieve Studios, Evelyn and her husband have built a life together. Their love story is a testament to the power of commitment and trust, and Evelyn's heartfelt praise for her husband is a reminder that even in the toughest times, love and gratitude can prevail.
