Comedian and MC Dr. Ofweneke recently opened up about the end of his second marriage for the first time.
Ofweneke was previously married to gospel singer Nicah The Queen, with whom he shares two children. They separated in 2016. In 2019, he introduced another woman, Christine, with whom he also has a child. Their relationship remained private, and Ofweneke never publicly confirmed their status.
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His relationship status came under public scrutiny again on July 7, 2024, when he introduced a new woman, Maryanne Baraza, as Mrs. Ofweneke on his “Mr. Right” show.
During an August 20, 2024, segment on his YouTube channel while hosting Willis Raburu, Ofweneke shared the emotional turmoil he experienced when his second marriage fell apart, marking the first time he addressed it publicly.
“I asked God, ‘Again? I’ve tried to do everything right. I’ve tried to be supportive, prayerful, and a good baby daddy. Even with my ex-wife, I’ve done my best to ensure everything is fine. But now, it’s falling apart again. How can I stand before people as Dr. Ofweneke and still have the authority to speak to men?” he expressed.
Following the end of his marriage, Ofweneke reflected on his life and the patterns that may have contributed to his failed relationships.
He revealed that his mother left him when he was just a week old, and his father remarried when he was four. He didn’t grow up with his father or stepmother, instead living with various relatives and working on farms in Western Kenya and Malava during his childhood.
“When it all ended, I had to reflect on my life. My mum left when I was a week old, and my dad remarried when I was four. I didn’t really grow up around them. I reunited with my family in class eight. Before that, it was all aunts, uncles, and even living on the streets at some point,” he shared.
This fear of abandonment, rooted in his childhood, caused him to hold back in relationships. He admitted that he often loved from a distance, fearing that getting too close would lead to being abandoned, reinforcing his belief that love always ends in loss.
“I realized that I’m a lover, but I don’t always give 100 percent because I’m scared that if I love too much, the person will leave. I tend to love from a distance because if I get too close, I fear they’ll take advantage and leave, just like my mum did,” he said.
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Dr. Ofweneke also discussed his current relationship, where he is committed to loving fully for the first time. He shared that he communicated this to his current wife, telling her that he’s giving 100 percent of his love but warning her not to take advantage of it, as it would validate his childhood fears and make it difficult for him to love again.
“I keep telling my current wife that I’m risking love for the first time and giving her 100 percent,” he said. “But if she takes advantage of it, she’ll have proven my childhood self right, making it hard for me to love anyone else.”
He also acknowledged his past struggle with alcohol, which he admitted led to unhealthy thoughts about women. Determined to change, he quit drinking and has been sober for seven months.
In his prayers, he asked for a partner who embodies all the qualities he desires—someone smart, eloquent, God-fearing, and physically attractive, so he wouldn’t be tempted to look elsewhere.
