Nicah the Queen Under Fire for Defending Dr. Ofweneke Over Assault Claim

Kenyan singer and media personality Nicah the Queen has come under scrutiny after opening up about her past relationship with comedian Dr. Ofweneke, revealing that he once physically assaulted her. What drew the most attention, however, was her insistence that the incident happened only once — and her claim that he did it because he loved her.

The remark left many Kenyans confused. While Nicah acknowledged that the assault took place, critics online accused her of appearing to defend, or even praise, her former partner despite admitting he had been physically abusive. Others questioned whether she still harbours feelings for Dr. Ofweneke, pointing to the affectionate way she spoke about him.

Her comments have since drawn mixed reactions across social media, reigniting a wider conversation about how people describe abusive relationships in public. Nicah directed fans to a full interview on YouTube for the complete account.

The fresh remarks come at a sensitive moment. Dr. Ofweneke’s other ex, Joan Mwaniki, has alleged that the comedian used to physically assault Nicah regularly during their relationship — a claim that stands in sharp contrast to Nicah’s account of a one-time incident. The competing versions have kept the trio at the centre of debate in the Kenyan entertainment scene.

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