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A woman believed to be the mother of Tanzanian gospel singer Martha Mwaipaja has opened up about a family rift, sharing her emotional experience. Her revelations have sparked intense online debate about the singer's personal and public life.
The family conflict came to light during a graduation ceremony where Mwaipaja’s sister, Beatrice, broke down while accusing the singer of abandoning her family.
Beatrice claimed that Martha, despite her success and generosity to strangers, had neglected her own family, leaving their mother to struggle.
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Martha Mwaipaja's mum speaks on their rift
In a heartfelt interview with Wemu TV, the mother detailed her difficult life after losing her husband, Essau, in 1995. She explained how cultural practices had forced her to leave her matrimonial home, as daughters were not allowed to inherit property.
“They sent me back to my family, where I faced many challenges because they didn’t want me there either,” she said. A kind woman eventually helped her find shelter, and she struggled to raise her children amidst adversity.
Now living in Dar es Salaam, Mwaipaja’s mother revealed that she remarried and moved into her current home, built by her husband. She acknowledged that the singer had provided her with some household items, including a refrigerator and sofas.
However, she expressed bitterness over Martha’s apparent preference for a former househelp over her own family.
The woman causing all these issues came into our lives as a househelp. My daughter can promise to send money, but this woman blocks it or ensures I get very little.
Family torn apart
The mother recounted a painful incident where Martha invited her for lunch, only to disappear afterward. “Since that day, I don’t know where she lives. Whenever we find out, she moves to a new place,” she said tearfully.
She also questioned why her daughter had seemingly distanced herself from her family.
“My daughter, you have something special that people admire. That is why they want you to deny me. Where have you gone, my child? Please come back,” she pleaded.
Despite the tension, Mwaipaja’s mother remains hopeful for reconciliation.
My daughter, Beatrice is your sister, and I am your mother. We love you and want you back in our lives.
Mwaipaja’s sister, Beatrice, also weighed in, expressing her pain over the situation. She highlighted the stark contrast between Martha’s public image as a kind and giving person and her perceived treatment of her family.
“She drives expensive cars and helps strangers, yet our mother suffers,” Beatrice said, fighting back tears.
The emotional testimony has drawn mixed reactions from the public, with some defending the singer and others urging her to mend the strained relationship with her family.
While some sympathise with the mother and sister, others argue that family dynamics are complex and that it’s unfair to judge Martha without knowing her side of the story.