Triza Njeri, a gospel singer who recently launched her debut album, is grappling with an unexpected fallout following her successful event. The album launch, which took place on April 27 at Blue Springs Hotel along Thika Road, was a grand occasion marked by emotional and financial support from fans. Among the notable contributions was KSh 200,000 donated by her estranged husband, Karangu Muraya, who also rallied his friends to raise over KSh 500,000 for the event.
The launch seemed to go smoothly, with many fans sending money through mobile donations to support Triza’s career. However, things took a turn shortly after the event. Triza took to TikTok live, accompanied by her best friend Tatat Essy, to express her frustration over some fans allegedly reversing their donations. In a sarcastic tone, Triza questioned why some supporters had withdrawn their financial contributions. Essy went further to name those who had reversed their donations, expressing confusion over their actions.
While the pair did not openly attribute the reversals to a specific reason, online speculation suggested that the issue could be linked to Triza’s public reunion with her husband, Karangu, at the event. This unexpected appearance by Karangu, despite his polygamous marriage to Carol Kim, seemed to conflict with Triza’s previous stance. Prior to the reunion, Triza had made it clear that she would only consider reconciling with Karangu if he chose to be with her alone, without his second wife. The public nature of their reunion appeared to cause some fans to reconsider their support.
Triza, however, was quick to clarify her position after the event. She reiterated that nothing had changed in her relationship with Karangu and that she would only take him back if he committed to her exclusively. Despite this, the fallout with her supporters continued to raise questions, particularly as some fans took to social media to express their disappointment.
The situation sparked a range of reactions from fans. Some criticized the event, suggesting that it was more about raising money than celebrating Triza’s musical journey. Others voiced their displeasure at the perceived focus on the couple’s marital issues, rather than the launch itself. Some even joked about withdrawing their donations, calling out the perceived lack of clarity on how the funds were being used.
In a separate development, fellow artist Dama wa Spares also weighed in on the event. She expressed her disappointment over how some individuals used the occasion to air Karangu’s marital issues, diverting attention from the purpose of the launch, which was to support Triza’s music career. Dama commended Triza for her maturity, acknowledging her ability to handle her private life without letting external opinions interfere with her professional journey.
The situation highlights the challenges that public figures often face when personal matters intersect with their professional endeavors. Triza’s album launch, which began as a celebratory event, quickly became entangled in discussions about her relationship, and the reactions from both fans and fellow artists reveal the complexities of navigating public support in the age of social media.
