Celebrated Kenyan gospel singer Ruth Matete has shared a glimpse into her personal life, revealing that she has found love again several years after the heartbreaking loss of her husband, Pastor John Apewajoye.
The “Mapenzi” hitmaker recently took to her Facebook Stories to post a romantic photo of herself being warmly embraced by her new partner, a Caucasian man. Though she chose not to reveal his face publicly, the image captured an intimate moment as he kissed her on the cheek, signaling a relationship she appears proud and happy to share with her followers.
Accompanying the photo was a playful caption in Swahili where she jokingly admitted that she gets anxious when he fails to pick up her calls. To further express her emotions, she added the song “God Is In This Story” by Katy Nicole, suggesting that she views her new chapter as part of a divinely guided journey.
Details about how long the two have been dating remain unclear, as Matete had kept her relationship private until now. Her decision to go public seems to mark a significant step forward in her healing and growth.
Matete was widowed in April 2020 after her Nigerian husband tragically died following a gas cylinder accident at their home. At the time, they had been married for only four months, and she was expecting their daughter. Since then, she has focused on raising her child and rebuilding her life, making this new development a hopeful turn in her story.