Tanzanian actress and model Wema Sepetu found herself in an uncomfortable situation when her mother, Mariam Sepetu, confronted her for cohabiting with her boyfriend, Whozu, without formally introducing him to the family.
In a video shared by a Tanzanian blogger, Wema’s mother urged her daughter to show proper respect as a daughter and to first inform her family that she has a boyfriend or fiancé before introducing him to the public.
Despite her stern words, Wema’s mother conveyed her affection for her daughter, emphasizing that she only wanted what was best for her, despite the disagreements.
This isn’t the first instance of Wema’s mother publicly embarrassing her. In 2018, she forcefully evicted her then-boyfriend from their home late at night. Back then, Wema’s mother was infuriated by her daughter’s numerous relationships and her apparent reluctance to settle down in marriage.
In April 2023, Whozu said his pursuit of Wema began in 2019, and he patiently waited for three years before their romantic relationship officially began in April 2022.
Whozu also passionately professed his love for Wema Sepetu and shared that they were in the midst of planning their upcoming wedding.
It is unclear how Wema responded to her mother’s confrontation, but the video has sparked a debate on social media about the role of parents in their children’s romantic relationships. Some people have criticized Wema’s mother for being too controlling, while others have defended her right to protect her daughter.
