This archive report was first published on 15 October 2019.
Marriage is a beautiful institution, but it can also be a challenging one, especially for celebrities in the public eye. For gospel artists, the pressures of fame, touring, and performing can put a strain on even the strongest of relationships.
According to various sources, including MPasho, several gospel artists have ended their marriages due to disagreements with their spouses. One such artist is Loise Kim, who was married for only 7 months before calling it quits.
Loise Kim, a popular gospel artist known for her signature hairstyle, blamed the devil for her failed marriage. 'The devil is a liar,' she said in an interview.
Another artist who ended her marriage is Eunice Njeri, a talented gospel singer with hit songs like 'Unatosha' and 'Nani kama wewe.' Eunice was married for barely 24 hours before deciding to leave her husband, citing a fertility issue that made her panic and think she needed to get married ASAP.
Gloria Muliro, a mother figure in the gospel industry, also fell victim to divorce. Her case was particularly notable because she was married to a pastor who allegedly cheated on her. The couple eventually called it quits.
Regina Muthoga, a female artist in the gospel scene, was accused by her husband of being adulterous. Her case shook the industry, as it was unusual for a woman to be accused of infidelity in a marriage.
Lastly, Betty Bayo, a gospel artist married to Victor Kanyari, left her husband after he was exposed for using tricks to dupe his congregants into believing in his fake miracles.
