In a move that has stunned fans and stirred online buzz, content creator, actress, and digital storyteller Brenda Michelle has publicly confirmed the end of her marriage to celebrated gospel music producer Jacky B.
Taking to Instagram on Tuesday, April 22, 2025, Michelle, who starred in the popular local soap opera ‘Zora’ as Alma, posted an emotionally composed note, finally addressing the swirling rumours that had lingered for months.
“To My Online Community, I have and continue to receive many questions regarding my private life, including my marriage. My marriage has been over for some time now, and while it has taken a while to publicly acknowledge this, I believe now is the right moment to do so. This is a deeply personal journey, and I kindly ask for your continued respect and privacy as I move forward. Thank you for walking with me, for your love, and for your support,” Michelle wrote in a note shared on her Instagram account.
The heartfelt message, signed “With love, Brenda Michelle,” marked the first time the influencer confirmed what many had long suspected: that her once-public romance with Jacky B had quietly unravelled.
Once considered a power couple in Kenya’s creative circles, the duo had built a brand around their shared passion for storytelling and music.
Fans regularly got glimpses of their seemingly blissful life together until the posts stopped, and whispers began.
Michelle’s candid statement now puts an end to speculation and signals a personal turning point for the digital star, who has amassed a strong following for her work in film, photography, and women empowerment.
Meanwhile, Jacky B, whose real name is Jacob Otieno, is no stranger to the spotlight either.
As a gospel music heavyweight, he has produced chart-topping hits for some of the industry’s biggest names, including Daddy Owen, Janet Otieno, and Size 8.
He also runs Tamusana Records, a Nairobi-based music label, and has previously served as a music production lecturer at the African Digital Media Institute.
The couple’s love story had once captured the public’s imagination.
In 2017, Jacky B proposed to Michelle in what was described as a deeply romantic gesture, marrying talent with tenderness.
But behind the scenes, things seem to have taken a different turn.
Jacky B and Michelle share two children together – a boy and a girl.
Now, as both individuals turn a new leaf, Michelle’s message is one of growth, grace, and guarded optimism.
There’s no public word yet from Jacky B on the matter as of publishing this article.
For now, Michelle’s brave revelation has spoken volumes – and fans are listening.
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