Nairobi gospel artiste Tearless, whose real name is Bernard Ekakoro, has shared the painful datails of his marital struggles, shedding light on the challenges he has endured in his personal life.
Speaking on Ebru TV, Tearless described his journey through a turbulent five-year marriage, culminating in his wife’s departure under controversial circumstances.
According to the artist, his marriage was marred by accusations of infidelity, mistrust and emotional turmoil.
Tearless alleged his wife began engaging in relationships with other men, many of whom she connected with on social media platforms.
He says she repeatedly denied the claims despite confronting her with evidence, leading to frequent disagreements. The situation reached a breaking point in June 2023 when the couples separated for six months.
However, the reconciled in December of the same year, and Tearless made efforts to rebuild their lives together.
āWhen she returned, I opened a business for her here in Ngara, where we reside, but the business didnāt yield results. Despite that, I supported her through my salary,ā he shared.
The gospel singer recounted a shocking incident while his wife ran the business. One evening, she left their four-year-old son unattended with a shop assistant and went to town without informing him.
Tearless received a call from a neighbouring shopkeeper urging him to pick up his son. After multiple unanswered calls to his wife, she returned later that night, unapologetic about her actions.
He tried to make peace and move forward, but she picked up their son later that night and left for her cousin’s place in Mathare slums.
Tearless recalled the heartbreaking text message his estranged wife sent him saying: “Donāt look for us, we are in a good place. Bye for good.”
Tearless lament the the emotional toll the situation has taken on him, describing his experience as a form of āhellā and emphasizing the importance of addressing mental health struggles.
āDepression is real. I have gone through so much, but Iām still standing by Godās grace,ā he said.
Despite the setbacks, Tearless remains committed to his faith, focusing on his music and raising his son.
For now, he is determined move forward and heal from the emotional scars of his past, hoping his story will inspire others facing similar challenges to hold on to hope and lean on their faith.
By tuko