A controversial love affair between Tanzanian singer Alikiba and wealthy businesswoman Niffer has left his wife, Amina Khalef, distraught and in the public eye.
After Niffer posted an intimate video with the singer, sparking rumors of a love liaison just days after Amina criticized him for denying her a divorce, the debate broke out.
Alikiba addressed the raging controversy last Friday in an effort to put an end to the rumors. He adamantly denied any romantic involvement between them and claimed Niffer was just a friend and business associate.
“Niffer is my good friend. We do business together, just like any other person,”
His inadequate defense, nevertheless, did little to convince the doubters. Alikiba callously disregarded the question when asked if he would approve the divorce papers his wife had provided, adamantly claiming that no one should care about his marital matters.
“My marriage life does not concern everyone. But at the same time, you know women have five days in a month of arguing with a man. Once those days are over, they are okay,”
Alikiba furthered gender stereotypes by asserting that disagreements and conflict were a necessary component of all relationships.
“It’s true that you can’t live with women without arguing. Even over small things. That’s why we’ve been told to use wisdom while we live with them,”
Amina Khalef’s brave choice to reveal the alleged mistreatment and contempt she allegedly experienced during their marriage was followed by this scandalous affair. The Kenyan-born wife pleaded for help on social media, detailing the suffering she had experienced and lamenting how she had been treated disrespectfully in public while Alikiba was allowed to live his life as he pleased. She pleaded with Alikiba in her heartfelt message to grant the divorce so they could both go about their own lives. Amina, who is currently living in Mombasa, has discovered herself embroiled in a heartbreaking conflict with a cold-hearted and stubborn husband who seemed more interested in maintaining his good name than giving her the independence she so desperately wants.
Internet users are still divided; some criticize Alikiba for his alleged infidelity and callous disregard for his wife’s suffering, while others stand by him and uphold his right to a private life.
There is no denying the combustible nature of this debate, which has left a trail of broken trust, heartache, and unanswered questions in its wake, regardless of where one’s sympathies lie.
