This archive report was first published on 9 December 2019.
Joshua Simani and Merlyne Chepchumba's Relationship Ends in Tears ¶
Former Tusker Project Fame contestant Joshua Simani, alias MANiO, and TV host Merlyne Chepchumba Cherus have parted ways after three years of being together.
According to Chepchumba, the breakup occurred three months ago, and she has since moved on, focusing on her daughter, Anaya Tilil Simani, who is one year old.
‘Being a single mum is amazing since I get to enjoy my own space. Furthermore, my parents separated when I was barely 13 years and my mum took over the parenting mantle. So I don’t consider this an issue, I probably am following her footsteps,’ she said.
Chepchumba also made some damning allegations against Simani, stating that he became insecure about the people she worked with, accusing her of cheating on him with a particular DJ.
‘I would say in my line of duty I meet all sorts of people and this led to issues in our relationship. Remember we also met on TV when he came for an interview at our offices. He started being insecure with the people I work with. He thought I was cheating on him with my colleagues then narrowed the allegations to a particular DJ that I personally don’t think is my type. But if the allegations were true I would gladly cheat with someone who wants to build an empire with me,’ she stated.
Simani, however, denied the allegations, stating that insecurity was never an issue on his side.
‘Insecurity was never an issue on my side. There were other underlying concerns all along but I would not like to get into details why it didn’t work. All I can say is it was a long time coming. I am aware of my responsibilities and I handle them pretty well. All said and done it is about my daughter’s future now,’ he said.
