In a country where ancestral land is sacred, where men are expected to “return home” and plant their roots deep in the soil of their forefathers, Guardian Angel and his wife, Esther Musila, have decided to play by a different rulebook—one that doesn’t care for outdated norms and rigid traditions.
The couple recently sparked an online debate after revealing that they chose to build their rural home in Ukambani—Esther’s homeland—rather than in Guardian Angel’s ancestral Butere. And boy, did that shake a few traditionalists!
“Why is a man building in his wife’s land?”
Esther Musila, never one to shy away from speaking her mind, called out society’s obsession with dictating where a man should invest.
“Why are you investing where your wife comes from instead of going back to your roots?” people asked. But Esther, unimpressed by the unsolicited advice, fired back:
“I live in Kenya, as a Kenyan. I can invest anywhere I want. Why does culture insist that a man must go back home?”
Boom! Mic drop. 💥
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Guardian Angel: “It’s About Convenience, Not Tradition”
The gospel star, known for his smooth vocals and inspiring lyrics, didn’t hesitate to set the record straight. His reason for choosing Ukambani over Butere? Logic.
“Home is 45 minutes from here. It’s easier to monitor my projects, manage farming, even spend the night and come back. It has nothing to do with ‘nilienda kujenga kwa bibi’ (I built in my wife’s land),” Guardian Angel explained.
Culture vs. Reality
The unwritten rule has always been that a man must build his “real” home in his ancestral land—as if his identity and legacy only exist where his umbilical cord was buried. But times are changing!
Nairobians invest in Nairobi, Coastarians build in Nakuru, and yes—a man can build in his wife’s homeland without his masculinity being revoked.
Guardian Angel wrapped up the debate with a no-nonsense clapback:
“I don’t need to answer to anyone. Even the Constitution allows it!”
And just like that, another old-school belief bit the dust.
The Takeaway?
Guardian Angel and Esther Musila are living proof that love, partnership, and smart decision-making trump outdated cultural expectations. Whether it’s Ukambani, Butere, or Mars—home is where your heart (and convenience) is.
So, what do you think? Would you go against tradition for the sake of practicality, or do you believe in keeping the culture alive? Let’s talk! 👇🏾
