American actor and singer Rotimi has put to rest rumours suggesting he and Tanzanian songstress Vanessa Mdee are headed for a breakup, reaffirming that their marriage remains strong.
In an Instagram video posted on Wednesday, February 4, 2026, the couple appeared relaxed, cosy, and laughing together as Rotimi addressed the speculation directly.
“Ahh Watanzania, hatuachani kamwe… huyu ni mke wangu pekee, we are just chilling,” he said, loosely translating to, “We are not separating… this is my only wife, we are just chilling.”
The rumours began circulating after fans noticed what they interpreted as reduced public interaction between the two on social media.
Some online users also questioned a romantic photo Vanessa shared, claiming it had previously appeared on Pinterest, which sparked unfounded speculation that the couple was no longer together.
The gossip intensified after Rotimi was spotted hanging out with singer Ronisia at a Paris basketball game. Radio host Mkamburi Chigogo questioned the sighting, asking, “Me and two others tunauliza aje, who is this woman?”
She later reassured followers that Vanessa Mdee was at home, adding, “she has now become a housewife.”
Rotimi and Vanessa Mdee’s love story began in 2019 after meeting in the United States. Their romance quickly captured public attention, becoming one of the most admired cross-border celebrity couples between East Africa and the US.
Later that year, they went public with their relationship, frequently expressing their affection for each other on social media.
Despite the recent speculation, the couple’s public appearance and Rotimi’s playful reassurance confirm that their marriage remains intact.
Fans can rest easy knowing that the bond between the American actor and the Tanzanian singer continues to flourish, defying rumours and gossip.