This archive report was first published on 10 May 2020.
On Mothers' Day, Kenyan songbird Akothee took to social media to celebrate her mother, Hon. Yunita Akinyi Ogendi, for being a patient, enduring, and amazing parent.
She cheekily acknowledged that her mother might sometimes regret giving birth to her, but expressed gratitude that she has never disowned her.
“It’s not Easy being Akothee’s mother,” Akothee wrote on Instagram. “This is the mighty woman who has been having sleepless nights since the conception of Akothee, from teenager to an old woman who would not dress properly, Always trending for all reasons & seasons, has many children with no stable relationships and Is always up and about taking risks for reasons best known to her,”
She also shared a quote from her mother, which translates to 'Akoth nyathinani yawa awe e luet Jehovah', implying that her mother has been praying for her.
Despite the drama in her life, Akothee's mother has remained a constant source of support, and Akothee expressed her appreciation for that on Mothers' Day.
She wrote, “My mom has never disowned me, not in public not privately. She is a hero, patient, enduring, intelligent, amazing and brave. Hon. Yunita is one mother in town. Help me wish my mom and your mom a happy Mothers’ Day. L love you Nyarogendi,”
It's worth noting that Akothee's mother has been a supportive presence in her life, even attending her performance in 2018 and joining her on stage.
