Kenyan gospel singer Size 8 announced the end of her 11-year marriage on Instagram, expressing acceptance and faith in God’s plan, despite the shock it caused her fans.
The message read, “Sometimes marriage works by God’s grace and sometimes it does not work, but all in all God is still on the throne!”
Size 8, whose real name is Linet Munyali, revealed that she is embarking on a new chapter in her life, stating, “I’ve been married for 11 years and now I start the journey of singlehood!”
Kenyan singer Size 8 announced her divorce from DJ Mo, expressing deep faith in God. Despite the emotional weight of the announcement, she remained steadfast in her faith, expressing both sadness and hope.
This shock has left many fans and followers puzzled and skeptical, as Size 8 and DJ Mo have been a beloved couple in the Kenyan entertainment industry.
Size 8 speaks about struggles in her marriage
Recently, Size 8 opened up on the challenges she and her husband, DJ Mo, have faced in their marriage.
In a conversation on their reality show ‘Love in the Wild’, Size 8 revealed a tumultuous period where divorce seemed imminent, shedding light on the complexities of their relationship.
Size 8 disclosed the emotional turmoil she experienced, leading her to seriously consider ending her marriage.
She spoke of reaching a point of hopelessness and despair, where divorce appeared to be the only solution.
The mother of two even took the significant step of consulting a divorce lawyer, expressing her intent to separate and take custody of their children.
“I reached a place where I felt hopeless, where I saw a point of no return, and I think depression kind of kicked in. So I wasn’t thinking straight. I didn’t see a way out, so I decided to call a divorce lawyer and told him I want to divorce, I want to take the children, so I asked him to start considering the paperwork,” Size 8 said.
DJ Mo, upon learning of Size 8’s consultation with a divorce lawyer through a WhatsApp message, expressed shock and confusion.
He recounted feeling perplexed by his wife’s decision and struggled to understand the root causes behind her drastic step. Despite his initial disbelief, DJ Mo remained open to dialogue and reconciliation.
Size 8 highlighted the pivotal role played by her mother-in-law and a church retreat in reshaping her perspective.
Encouraged by her mother-in-law’s wise counsel and inspired by the spiritual guidance received during the retreat, Size 8 chose to give her marriage another chance.
She expressed a willingness to work through their issues and rebuild their relationship.
“What made me change my mind was, first, I spoke to his mother, and she told me, ‘You’re very angry, don’t rush.’ Then there was the church retreat. So I decided to give my marriage one more chance and see if he’s willing to work on it,” she said.