Nigerian singer Iyanya Onoyom Mbuk, widely known as Iyanya, has shared intimate details about how his career has impacted his personal life, revealing that he remains single at 39 due to significant commitment issues. Speaking candidly on a recent episode of the Afropolitan podcast, Iyanya attributed his reluctance to settle down to past relationships where he experienced manipulation and threats to his public image.
The "Kukere" hitmaker explained that these experiences have left him deeply traumatized, making it challenging for him to envision a serious relationship or marriage currently. He stated, "I'm not thinking of a serious relationship or marriage because I'm not mentally ready yet." Iyanya elaborated on the challenges of being a celebrity in relationships, noting the frequent threat of public exposure when disagreements arise. He shared that he has genuinely fallen in love in the past but was consistently met with threats to go to the blogs whenever issues surfaced.
Iyanya has turned to celibacy as a coping mechanism for his commitment struggles, though he admitted that maintaining this lifestyle consistently has been a challenge. He reflected on his 17 years in the music industry, emphasizing the emotional toll and the difficulties of navigating relationships under the constant scrutiny of fame.
