Akothee Addresses Speculation Over Ex-Husband’s Absence at Daughter’s Wedding

Days after Fancy Makadia and her Beninese fiancé formalized their union under French law, fans quickly noticed a significant absence at the ceremony—her biological father, Jared Okello.

The intimate marriage signing, held on March 22, was attended by close family and friends, including Akothee, Fancy’s adoptive father Dominic, and her two younger brothers, Oyoo and Ojwang. However, the absence of Okello sparked widespread speculation, with many questioning why he wasn’t present for such an important milestone in his daughter’s life.

Fans Theorize About Jared Okello’s Absence

As photos and videos from the ceremony circulated online, social media users took to Akothee’s comment section, offering their own theories. Some speculated that Okello was an absent father, while others suggested that Akothee might have denied him access to their daughter.

Though she did not directly respond to the accusations, Akothee took to social media to share a powerful message aimed at single mothers, advising them not to let bitterness influence their children’s relationships with their fathers.

Akothee’s Message to Single Mothers

Akothee and Jared Okello were married for five years before their official divorce in 2011. They share three daughters—Vesha Okello, Rue Baby, and Fancy Makadia. Following their separation, Akothee moved on and later had another child, Oyoo, with her partner Dominic, who eventually adopted Fancy and took on a fatherly role in her life.

Reflecting on absent fathers, Akothee shared a heartfelt message:

“Every painful thing you say to your child about their father will eventually reflect in their character as they grow up. If you plant the idea in their minds that they have been rejected, you are shaping a child who will carry that pain forever.

Bitter words will never make your children replace the love they have for their father with love for you. No matter how absent he may be, he played a role in their lives—even if it was just in conceiving them.”

She further urged single mothers to allow their children to form their own opinions about their fathers instead of shaping negative narratives.

“Allow your children to learn for themselves whether their father is interested in their lives or not. It is not your responsibility to keep updating them; they will figure it out in time.

The same children you are trying to turn against their father will one day seek him out and reintroduce him to you. And for those deliberately keeping their children away from their fathers, life has a way of bringing things full circle—one day, your daughter may introduce her father to you as the father of her own child.”

Her message resonated with many, sparking mixed reactions. While some agreed that children should be given the freedom to decide on their own, others argued that some fathers are undeserving of any acknowledgment if they have never stepped up to their responsibilities.

Dominic’s Role in Fancy’s Life

While the debate over Okello’s absence continued, Dominic’s presence at the wedding was a testament to the love and unity within their blended family. Akothee has previously shared that after Fancy’s biological father left and another of her baby daddies refused to accept her children, Dominic stepped in at a crucial time.

He wholeheartedly embraced the role of a father, providing the love and support Fancy needed, and their strong bond has only deepened over the years.

A Grand Wedding in the Works

Despite the ongoing speculation, Akothee is now looking forward to a larger wedding celebration that Fancy and her husband are planning. With this grand event on the horizon, fans are eager to see whether Jared Okello will make an appearance this time.

For now, Akothee remains focused on celebrating Fancy’s milestone, standing firm in her message of peace and moving beyond bitterness.