Carolyne DeMathew,the widow of the late musician John DeMathew,recently stirred up conversation online with her candid thoughts about second wives and their place in polygamous marriages.Her comments came shortly after the dramatic reunion between popular gospel artist Karangu Muraya and his first wife Triza Njeri.
For a long time,Karangu and Triza had been separated,with many believing that Karangu’s second wife Carol Kim,played a major role in their breakup.However,after a significant time apart,Karangu and Triza have reunited—news that delighted many fans and seemed to inspire Carolyne’s open message.
Taking to social media,Carolyne shared a strong opinion: second wives should understand their position within the marriage,especially when relationship dynamics change.She emphasized that second wives should neither cause problems nor expect to replace the first wife.According to Carolyne,the first wife deserves special respect for being there first and helping to build the marriage foundation.
Carolyne appeared to use Karangu and Triza’s story to illustrate her point, suggesting that even when a second wife is involved, true love and loyalty often return to the first wife.Her advice to second wives was clear and direct:”Know your place and respect the role of the first wife.”
Meanwhile,Karangu Muraya has promised to fully support his wife Triza now that they are back together.Fans online have celebrated their reunion,praising Karangu for repairing his marriage and applauding Carolyne DeMathew for her strong, thought-provoking advice.
Carolyne’s message has ignited a broader conversation about marriage,loyalty and respect within polygamous families.Every marriage needs understanding,patience and a clear respect for each partner’s role.
By Nairobi