Mejja Explains Why He Keeps His Relationships Private
Renowned rapper Mejja recently shared why he no longer publicizes his relationships, reflecting on a painful past breakup that left him battling depression nearly three years ago.
In an interview with Radio Maisha, Mejja revealed, “I learned my lesson. I stopped putting my girlfriend in the public eye. From my last relationship, I realized the value of privacy, and I can already see the positive change.”
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Mejja’s former girlfriend shares her experience of how a toxic relationship drained her
In a previous conversation with Jeff Koinange and Nick Odhiambo, Mejja humorously described how toxic relationships can be addictive, joking, “Toxic relationships are very addictive. You think you’re done, but then you relapse. Toxic women can cook so well, you try to leave but can’t!” He also added, “She knew where I would be performing and would just show up. Now, I’m much more cautious about red flags.”
Mejja has openly spoken about his struggle with depression following the sudden departure of his wife, which shattered his trust in relationships. He shared that there were no signs of trouble before she left, recalling, “We hadn’t disagreed at all. In fact, we were happy. I was in Thika, and she texted to check if I arrived safely. After I replied, she simply told me, ‘Move on with your life.’ After that, she stopped answering my calls.” That was the last time Mejja saw her, and it sent him into a year-long depression.
In a recent interview, the “Jana Ilikuwaje” star admitted that even though he has recovered, the experience still haunts him. “It took me a year to get over it, but it still affects me today. I realized money can’t fix depression; my friends’ support system helped me heal.”
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At his lowest point, Mejja even reached out to prayer hotlines advertised on the roadside. “I was completely stressed out,” he confessed. Although he has gone on dates since then, he now walks away as soon as he notices red flags, explaining, “I just can’t be patient anymore.”
Mejja also admitted that as a man, opening up to his friends was extremely difficult. “It consumed me for a long time before I finally decided to share. I couldn’t imagine my child’s mother living with another man. In this career, you have to appear happy for your fans, so I would fake smiles during performances.”
At one point, Mejja’s despair pushed him toward suicidal thoughts. “I felt like something was wrong with me. Fortunately, I had a friend who regularly visited and talked to me. Slowly, the suicidal thoughts disappeared, and I began to feel better.”
