This archive report was first published on 5 May 2020.
On May 5, 2020, Debbie Koks, sister to Kenyan artiste Akothee, took to social media to share her thoughts on the death of Tecra Muigai, a young woman who was in a relationship with a man from a lower social class.
Debbie emphasized the importance of respecting people's choices, even if they may seem unconventional or contradictory.
She cited several examples of love stories that defy logic, including interracial relationships and relationships between people of different social classes.
Debbie also referenced a quote from Pernille Ipsen, Professor of Gender, who stated that interracial marriage was a recognized and respected custom in Gold Coast slave-trading towns.
Debbie's final advice was to stop trying to understand the contradictions of love and emotions, and to simply respect people's choices.
