TikTok influencer Gloria Ntazola has fueled fresh debate after siding with media personality Debbie Ronoh, who recently claimed that marriage only excites “fools.” Adding her voice to the controversy, Ntazola argued that many women remain in unhappy or abusive marriages primarily because they cannot financially support themselves, sparking widespread reactions online.
Ronoh’s Bold Claim and Backlash
Ronoh’s original comments had already provoked a storm, with critics—particularly married women—accusing her of projecting bitterness from failed relationships. She suggested that most married women are unhappy and bitter, a sweeping statement that left many feeling attacked. Ntazola’s entry into the conversation, however, reframed the issue around financial dependence, putting the spotlight on money as a key reason women stay in toxic unions.
“Because of Ugali and Misheveve”
Ntazola did not hold back in her remarks: “Ronoh said marriage only makes fools happy, and it is true. Why are you there? Because of ugali and misheveve. You cannot feed yourself, a grown woman that you are. You want a man to feed you. You have never seen a fridge, so you ran there fast. An 85-inch TV that you saw in a man’s house that you cannot buy for yourself. If you are a proper woman, why can’t you buy them for yourself?”
She went further, suggesting that economic reliance on husbands leads some women to neglect personal growth and self-care. “You are going into marriage because you cannot buy yourselves ugali. Someone is cheating on you and slapping you, what is it that is making you stick there? Because you do not have food and where to sleep,” she said.
Divided Reactions Online
Ntazola’s fiery take split opinion. Supporters praised her for addressing uncomfortable truths about how financial insecurity can trap women in unhealthy marriages. Critics, however, accused her of oversimplifying complex cultural and emotional dynamics, arguing that relationships cannot be reduced to money alone.
Ntazola’s History of Provocative Advice
This is not the first time Ntazola has sparked uproar. In an earlier viral moment, she advised women to consider dating married men, claiming they are often more mature, responsible, and respectful than single men. The comments drew sharp criticism, with many accusing her of encouraging infidelity and undermining trust in relationships.
More recently, she warned women against staying in relationships with wealthy men who offer no real support, arguing that financial dependence without empowerment leads to toxic dynamics rather than fulfilling partnerships.
A Broader Debate on Marriage and Independence
The ongoing conversation around Ntazola’s and Ronoh’s remarks underscores growing societal tensions about marriage, gender roles, and financial autonomy. At its core, the debate asks a difficult question: do women stay in harmful marriages for love, societal pressure, or financial survival?
As the discussion continues to trend, Ntazola’s provocative commentary has sparked a larger reflection on independence, respect, and the balance of power in modern relationships—ensuring the conversation is far from over.
