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KIRENI Zulu is a model husband — the only woman he has slept with, in the 66 years that he has spent on this planet, is his wife.
She is the mother of his 10 children.
The musician, who was born in a large family of 11 children, says he is proud of his life story and his decision to commit himself to the only woman he has ever slept with.
This is quite rare, especially in the music industry where temptations, especially from women who want a piece of the stars, has always proved irresistible for many.
The industry is awash with stories of stars who lost their way after being mobbed by women who were attracted to their fame and, of course, a little fortune.
Kireni says he is cut from a different cloth and his family has always come first in his life.
This is why he made a commitment to himself that the only woman he would sleep with was the one whom he would marry.
“I have neither loved nor slept with any other woman, except my wife, since birth,” he told H-Metro.
“I just fell in love with the woman I finally got married to and I have never slept with anyone else throughout my life.
“I have 10 children, and only one wife, I fell in love with my wife, proposed to her and finally married her and she has remained the only woman for me to date.
“I do not have any comment on those who are into polygamy because it is their choice.”
Kireni’s 10 children are Jadren, Radon, Pharen, Oren, Brenny, Lydan, Esin, Rasin, Falyn and Abren.
He refused to disclose how old he was when he got married.
“That is my secret now, we will talk about that later.
“I often do not like my true life to be public, but I want it to be publicised after my death.”
When his 10th child was born he said his dream was to match his father and have 11 kids.
“My wish is to have, at least, 11 children so that I match my father. It is, however, going to be difficult since resources are now a challenge,” he told our sister newspaper The Sunday Mail.
“These things are carefully planned and that way you will never have problems.
“For instance, I have never had problems with my children’s school fees, the school authorities can confirm that.
“I make sure that each time I get money from our gigs after the weekend, I straight away go to pay the fees be it in part or in full.
“The school authorities trust me because I have created a good reputation over the years,” said Kireni.
In interviews with other Zimpapers publications, Kireni has revealed some of his children’s interests.
“My daughter Esin is doing great in music, she started music while she was at nursery school.
“I fully support them and this has managed to put a smile on my face knowing that I should be helping them to cross the bridge since I have once walked that road.
“I don’t want them to suffer even after my time.
“In that regard, I have made sure that I buy each and every one of them a housing stand. I have stands in Chinhoyi, Kadoma and Marondera.
“The eldest son has already received his since he now wants to do his own things.”
Online Reporter