Kenyan musician and businesswoman Esther Akoth, popularly known as Akothee, has once again drawn attention to her personal life after a social media post claimed she struggles to sleep alone without a man beside her.
The statement has sparked interest in the singer’s romantic life and her experiences with relationships. However, I could not independently verify the exact original post or establish the full context of the reported remarks from the available search results.
Akothee has previously spoken publicly about loneliness, emotional struggles and the challenges of life in the spotlight. In June 2024, she reportedly described how fame had left her feeling isolated, explaining that she sometimes moved into relatives’ homes to enjoy companionship.
Her past experiences with love and loneliness
Akothee has previously been candid about the emotional challenges she has faced. In March 2023, she spoke about a difficult period marked by loneliness, panic attacks and sleep difficulties, describing how she sought companionship from family members.
In June 2024, she also revealed that the pressures of celebrity life sometimes left her craving ordinary human connection, saying she missed being able to travel in public without attracting attention.
Her romantic relationships have also attracted public interest, including her highly publicised 2023 marriage to Denis Schweizer, popularly known as Omosh, and her subsequent separation. She has previously discussed the challenges of relationships and the importance of protecting her emotional well-being.
The comments add a humorous twist to the story, with some Kenyans jokingly offering themselves as potential sleeping partners while others question Akothee’s remarks in light of her previous advice to women about avoiding troublesome men.
One commenter wrote, “I struggle tooo to sleep alone without a woman 😭😭😭🫴🫴 pin location I think we can help each other,” seemingly turning the singer’s reported confession into a playful invitation.
Another commenter questioned the apparent contradiction, writing that Akothee had previously advised women not to let men disturb their peace, before jokingly asking whether money could not satisfy her desires.
The debate also connects to Akothee’s earlier public comments about relationships. In July 2024, she challenged the idea that financial independence means women no longer need male companionship, arguing that a partner can offer companionship and complement one’s life.