This archive report was first published on 2 January 2020.
As we welcome the New Year, many of us are hoping for a fresh start, free from the heartbreak of past relationships. For some celebrities, 2019 was a year of breakups, and we take a look at some of the most notable ones.
One of the most high-profile breakups of the year was between Frankie Just Gym It and Maureen Waititu, who had been together for six years and had two children. The two had been a popular couple, often sharing their relationship on social media and even having a YouTube channel together. However, the two parted ways six months ago, with rumors of cheating on Frankie's part, although neither of them has publicly confirmed the reason for the split.
Another celebrity couple who broke up in 2019 was Natalie Tewa and Rnaze Mukibi. The two had been together for two years and had been serving couple goals on social media. However, their relationship came to an end in March last year after Rnaze discovered that Natalie had been cheating on him. Natalie later admitted to cheating on her Instagram stories, but later took down the post and apologized, claiming that Rnaze had posted the message as they shared passwords.
Juliani and Brenda Wairimu were another celebrity couple who broke up in 2019. The two had been together for seven years and had a four-year-old daughter together. However, they decided to call it quits for good in March last year, with both of them confirming the breakup in separate interviews. Brenda said she was learning to love again, while Juliani has since moved on with a new partner.
Josh Manio and Merylne Chepchumba were also a celebrity couple who broke up in 2019. The two had been together for three years and had a daughter together. However, they parted ways a month ago, with Merylne revealing that Josh had become insecure about their relationship and accused her of sleeping with one of her colleagues at work behind his back.
Finally, Tanzanian celebrity couple Juma Jux and Vanessa Mdee broke up in 2019. The two had been together for six years and had been performing together on tour. However, they went public with the news that they were no longer together in March last year, with Vanessa revealing that it was her decision to end the relationship. Jux has since moved on with a new partner, while Vanessa has fallen in love with American actor and singer Rotimi.
