'He was sleeping on the floor when we met': Mueni shares Bolo Bespoke's humble start
Bolo Bespoke’s wife, Mueni, recently opened up about their relationship and life before his success, revealing the humble beginnings they endured.
Speaking during an interview with Dr Ofweneke, where Bolo was also present, Mueni shared her experiences when they first started dating.
“When I met Bolo, he was broke; I was in the shows then, I was hosting karaoke. I had shows every week, about four times, so I was a little bit okay; I was already living my life. I had my house, a two-bedroom at 21. Bolo was living in Umoja, with his dad,” Mueni recalled.
She went on to describe the conditions Bolo was living in at the time. “I am proud of his journey because when I found him, he was sleeping on the floor; there was no TV, no seat, just a shoe rack with a lot of ugly shoes,” she said.
Mueni added: “But here he is; he was a man who was responsible. Bolo was broke not because he was wasting money but because when his dad passed on, he was left the responsibility of taking care of his family. Every coin Bolo got, he was helping his mum and sisters. He was the sole provider, but he had a very solid heart after his father died. Him being responsible made me love him.”
However, it wasn't love at first sight. Mueni admitted that she initially had strong negative feelings towards Bolo.
“I hated him with a passion. He was full of pride,” she confessed during the interview. “He always had numerous girls around him, so he didn’t stand to me like a decent guy.”
Despite her initial feelings of dislike, Mueni revealed that her view of Bolo changed over time, and the two eventually fell in love.
Their love story culminated in a grand traditional wedding that captured the attention of many. The wedding was a spectacular affair, showcasing Bolo’s well-known creative vision in the fashion world.
It attracted notable personalities from Kenya’s entertainment and fashion industries, including musician Bahati and his wife Diana Marua. Ida Odinga, Prince Indah, and comedian Oga Obinna were also among the guests who graced the occasion.
