Kenya’s music icon and unapologetic single mother, Akothee (Esther Akoth), has once again shared an inspiring message that has resonated with her fans nationwide.
In her post, Akothee humorously touched on societal perceptions of wealth and parenting, stating:
“When a mother gets rich her children enjoy the wealth, when a father gets rich children are introduced to multiple women and new siblings.”
This opening remark not only drew laughs from her followers but also highlighted her perspective on the differences in parenting between mothers and fathers when wealth enters the picture.
For Akothee, her success has been about creating opportunities and stability for her children, rather than distractions or complications.
Akothee’s journey, as she shares, was not easy. She candidly revealed how she navigated life in the aftermath of a broken marriage, raising her children independently:
“I raised my children on my own in the middle of a broken marriage, but they never broke me. They gave me grace. They made motherhood gentle. They allowed me to be a mother and a woman with dreams.”
The highlight of Akothee’s post was the announcement of her daughter’s academic and professional achievements.
Her firstborn daughter Vesha Shailan Okello has begun her Master’s degree in Global Marketing in the United Kingdom.
Akothee expressed her pride and joy, noting her daughter’s readiness to take on global business ventures:
“Today, my firstborn daughter begins her Master’s in Global Marketing journey in the UK, settled, focused, and ready to run her businesses globally. Watching her rise heals every scar I never spoke about.”
Beyond celebrating academic excellence, Akothee used the moment to reaffirm her commitment to empowering her children.
She proudly declares herself as the “President of Single Mothers,” emphasizing that her determination ensures her children have the best opportunities in life.
Her empowering message is clear: when a mother survives and thrives, the benefits extend across generations.
Akothee’s post also included shout-outs to her family and business ventures, tagging her daughter, CEO @savvyhouseke, and herself as Director @akotheesafaris, alongside the mother of her children, @veshashaillan.
Her signature playful tone—“AKOTHEE THE GOAT SIOMBI HATA MTU NDURURU WATOTO NI WANGU”—underscores her unapologetic, confident personality that her fans adore.
The post quickly went viral, with fans praising Akothee’s transparency, humor, and the unapologetic way she celebrates her success as a single mother.
Many lauded her for breaking stereotypes and inspiring women to pursue both motherhood and personal dreams without compromise.
BY stephen atila
