Maria Chiguvari
Zimpapers Arts and Entertainment Hub
SOCIAL Media is now rallying behind defiant musician Nox Guni having forced him to issue a public statement in defence of his wife.
Nox’s wife had been trolled by the ever-intrusive social media following their appearance at Sir Wicknell Chivayo’s funeral.
Surprisingly, the trolling seemed dominated by fellow women.
Guni said he would continue to stand by his wife despite women allegedly throwing shade at her.
In an interview with Zimpapers Arts and Entertainment Hub, Nox said he had remained silent about the criticism for a long time even after he publicly announced his marriage but had decided to set the record straight.
The trolling was largely on their age difference and appearance.
The musician, who is 43, said his wife is 38, adding that his youthful appearance had led some people to believe he was much younger.
“Well, a lot of women have been throwing some shades on her ever since we went to the funeral last week. Firstly, I think most people don’t know how old I am.
“Most people think I’m still that baby from 2002. Yes, I am 43 years old and my wife is 38. It’s just that I have a baby face.
“I have been quiet for a long time, it’s been going on ever since I publicly announced that I got married to her. I’ve been mature about it. I’ve just been quiet, been looking at it and just ignoring it,” he said.
He said the comments would not affect his commitment to his wife.
“No matter what anybody says or what anybody thinks, that is not going to change how I feel about her,” he said.
In a separate public message, the musician described his wife as his partner, pillar of strength and best friend, adding that he would continue to stand by her.
He also used the opportunity to support her new project, The Men Evolve Podcast, which focuses on issues affecting men, including emotional abuse, unhealthy relationships and the struggles they face behind closed doors.
Nox said the platform would give men an opportunity to speak about their feelings and experiences, which he believes are often overlooked.
“Men also have got feelings because men are also human beings,” he said, describing the podcast as a noble idea.
He was quick to point out that the project was his wife’s own initiative and not his, saying his role was to support her as a husband.
Nox also revealed that he was now back in Zimbabwe permanently, adding that people would have to accept his relationship with his wife.
“People are just going to have to get used to the idea of me and her together because we haven’t started actually. Hatisati tatanga hedu,” he said.
He also called for more open discussions about relationship challenges, emotional abuse and respect saying some people could be facing struggles behind closed doors.
Guni praised his wife for supporting The Men Evolve podcast a platform aimed at giving men space to share their relationship experiences and challenges.
He said the podcast was important in helping men recognise unhealthy relationships and understand that their feelings and experiences matter.
“Men also have got feelings because men are also human beings. And there hasn’t been a lot that has been done for the boy child. And I applaud her for that.
“So, I’m also publicly supporting that move that she’s doing, the podcast that she’s getting into. It’s not my thing. It’s her own idea and I’m there to support as a proper husband should.”
