Kikuyu gospel singer Loise Kim has said that she wished her daughter would have waited until she got married to have her first child.
The musician became a grandmother for the first time after her daughter Marya Kimani gave birth.
Loise Kim took to social media to express her feelings about her daughter’s pregnancy.
“I felt you had already made a choice, and I could only offer my blessings. What else could I have done? The baby was already on the way. We thank God for this precious gift. I, too, became a mother at a young age,” Loise Kim said.
Reflecting on her daughter’s journey, Loise Kim shared her perspective, saying, “I was in America when you started drifting away. By the time I returned, I noticed you were gradually moving in a different direction. The house might be empty now, but I encourage you to embrace marriage and build your family. Despite the challenges of today’s world, I am grateful for the path you have chosen.”
Speaking in a past interview on YouTube channel ‘Itugi ria muturire’ (Pillar of life), Loise Kim opened up about her love life.
“I was raised by a Christian family but I slipped at the end of high school. At the age of 19, I got pregnant and it was very frustrating since even my pastor rejected me,” she said.
Loise added that her baby daddy did not visit her even after giving birth.
One year after giving birth, Loise was enrolled in college for secretarial studies. She met the man again and recalled their love. She got married to him and bore a second born child.
“I spent seven years in that marriage peacefully and as a family, we thought of a way we would help my husband get greener pastures,” she said.
However, trouble started after her husband moved to the UK to seek greener pastures.
“Things changed when he started receiving phone calls that I had done this and that. I would also get calls that he has done this and that. Hatred started growing, disagreements, insults,” she said.
Loise said she was faithful and loved her husband as she wanted their marriage to work.
“Unfortunately, we became enemies to an extent of him neglecting me. We stopped talking and I realised my kid’s life and mine depended on me,” she narrated.
Loise Kim, who was then working as a businesswoman at Gikomba market, said she had to stand firm and make sure her children go to school.
After venturing into the music industry, Loise decided to even sing in clubs to make sure her children got the best life and the best education.
“I talked to my mum and explained to her I would be performing in clubs as my mission was to make money and support my family. I have been down but through prayers and hard work, I am okay even without a husband.”
Loise admits she messed up her marriage, adding that she would never want any other person to go through what she went through.
“Your family is your cocoon that you run to when you have a problem. I miss that,” she said.
“Her advice to fellow musicians is to spend wisely and never forget to save for your tomorrow.”
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