Tanzanian gospel singer Rose Muhando has once again made headlines after addressing claims by Pastor Robert Lumbasi that they were married. The controversy began when Lumbasi, during a church service, publicly stated that he had married Muhando and even paid her dowry in 2023 while in Tanzania. He described the experience in detail and cautioned other men against pursuing her.
Days after Lumbasi’s revelations, Muhando spoke out to clarify her position. In a candid interview with vloggers, she dismissed the pastor’s claims, stating that she had never been married to anyone else before. She also emphasized that she was unaware Lumbasi intended to make the news public, highlighting that the narrative had unfolded without her consent.
“When asked about my current relationship with Lumbasi, I immediately shut it down,” Muhando said. “You have already said he is a bishop. Let it just end there. I think you all saw me standing there quietly until the last minute. I never said anything. The only person who can explain this is the one who said those things. I can only say that I have never been married.”
Muhando went further to discuss her personal preferences regarding marriage. She revealed that marriage is not her immediate priority and shared her desire to marry a white man in the future. Her comments underlined that she is selective about her partner and not influenced by public pressure or rumors.
The singer’s response drew attention on social media, with fans applauding her for openly addressing the situation. Many noted her calm and composed reaction, contrasting it with the surprise and confusion caused by Lumbasi’s initial claims.
This episode highlights the challenges public figures face when personal matters become the subject of public discussion. Muhando’s stance reinforces her autonomy and preference to control her own narrative while setting clear boundaries about her private life.
By speaking out, Rose Muhando has clarified misconceptions surrounding her relationship with Pastor Robert Lumbasi, emphasizing that marriage remains a personal choice, and that she continues to prioritize her own values and preferences in matters of love.
