Renowned Kenyan singer Sanaipei Tande, celebrated for her mesmerizing vocals and musical prowess, recently opened up about her tumultuous dating life.
Speaking on the Engage platform,she narrated the stories of her first two boyfriends during her late teenage years and early twenties.
In her late teens, Sanaipei was on the verge of stardom, gaining recognition as a member of the girl group ‘Sema.’
Their remarkable performance on Coke Studio propelled her into the spotlight, making her the talk of the town.
However, the sudden fame brought immense pressure and unforeseen responsibilities.
During this time, her first boyfriend, also in the music industry, decided to end their relationship, citing her lack of ambition as the reason. This left her in a challenging situation, struggling to pay bills and return to school.
Determined to support herself, Sanaipei explored various avenues to generate income.
However, her journey through young love continued to test her resilience. At the age of 20, she entered into another relationship, which proved to be emotionally taxing.
Sanaipei candidly shared the emotional turmoil she experienced in this phase of her life. She described moments when her partner’s actions left her feeling unappreciated and powerless.
For instance, there was an incident where her car broke down, and she found herself pushing it with street kids while her partner fiddled with the gas in front of a crowd.
In another instance, she revealed being abandoned in a car at a dead-end road after confronting her partner in a difficult situation.
Her partner would also go clubbing without her and return in the early hours with slurred phone calls professing love and missing her.
Despite enduring these challenges, Sanaipei held onto the hope that love would eventually prevail, and her partner would recognize her worth.
She emphasized the significance of love in one’s twenties and the optimism that came with it.
Sanaipei’s last known relationship was with Andrew Manga, a former musician and pilot, lasting six years.
According to the ‘Jali’ hitmaker, the relationship ended when she realized that she wasn’t growing within it.
Sanaipei Tande’s candid revelations provide a glimpse into the rollercoaster of emotions that many individuals experience in their relationships, showcasing the challenges and hopes that come with young love.
