For years, the Kenyan entertainment scene has traded in whispers, rumors, and half-truths about what really went down between one of showbiz’s most iconic power couples. But after a long period of staying tight-lipped, veteran hitmaker Colonel Mustapha has finally decided to set the record straight, lifting the veil on his past relationship with songstress Marya.

It turns out that their romance wasn’t just a product of the limelight; it was already blooming long before the cameras started rolling. Mustapha reveals that by the time he introduced Marya to his legendary former stable, Ogopa Deejays, they were already deeply serious. The Ogopa team instantly saw the spark in her and urged Mustapha to let her try her hand at the music game.

However, breaking into the industry wasn’t an overnight success story. Marya’s initial solo tracks struggled to gain traction, quietly flying under the radar. Seeing her stall, Mustapha took matters into his own hands and engineered a game-changing move: he featured her on the track “Hey Baby.”

The rest, as they say, is history. The song didn’t just dominate the airwaves—it completely exploded, catapulting Marya into the absolute stratosphere of East African music, racking up awards, and changing everything.

Yet, as the old saying goes, heavy is the head that wears the crown. Instead of cementing their bond, the sudden landslide of fame began to pull them apart. Mustapha candidly recalls how Marya’s DMs were suddenly flooded with high-profile admirers and relentless advances. While she fought hard to push them away at first, the intense pressure and the constant temptations of celebrity lifestyle eventually became too much to bear, forcing them to ultimately call off the relationship.

Looking back today, though, Mustapha holds absolutely no grudges. He looks back on those golden years with nothing but gratitude for the beautiful memories they created together. More than anything, his heart is with Marya as she faces her current health struggles. Closing his message with deep solidarity, Mustapha offered a massive salute to his former partner, sending his prayers for a quick and full recovery so she can one day step back onto the stage and do what she loves most.