Zawadi Nyong’o the daughter of Kisumu Governor Anyang’ Nyong’o and sister to Oscar winning actress Lupita Nyong’o has celebrated another milestone in her marriage by sharing loved-up photos with her wife.
Zawadi marked her fourth wedding anniversary on August 9,2026,giving her followers a glimpse into her relationship and the journey she has shared with her partner.
The digital media strategist and wellness practitioner posted a romantic photo of herself with her wife on Instagram alongside a heartfelt message celebrating their years together.
The post attracted attention from her followers, with several people sending anniversary wishes to the couple.Zawadi and her wife got married on August 8,2022.
She later revealed that the date had a special meaning to her because it coincided with the birthday of her late grandmother,who would have turned 88 that year.She also connected the date to the Lion’s Gate Portal,an annual astrological event associated with August 8.
The marriage was kept largely private for several years before Zawadi began publicly sharing more details about her family life.
In October 2025,she publicly introduced her wife, Rachel and their daughter,Amaya,through social media.The move gave the public a first detailed glimpse into the family she had built away from the public eye.
Her relationship has continued to attract interest in Kenya,particularly because Zawadi is openly part of the LGBTQ+ community.Same sex relationships remain a sensitive and controversial subject in the country,where same sex marriage is not legally recognised.
Despite the attention surrounding her personal life, Zawadi has continued to share selected moments with her family online.
In July 2026,she also shared photos showing her father,Governor Anyang’ Nyong’o,spending time with her and her wife.The family moment attracted attention online,especially because it offered a rare glimpse into their private family life.
Zawadi’s latest anniversary post now adds another chapter to the couple’s public journey,coming four years after their private wedding and months after she became more open about her family and relationship.