Kenyan musician and businesswoman Akothee has once again sent social media into a frenzy after announcing her return to the single life.

The self-proclaimed "President of Single Mothers" shared the news on 19 December 2025, alongside a stern warning to potential suitors.

The announcement was accompanied by a striking photograph of the singer at an airport.

In the image, Akothee is seen dressed in a stylish, earthy-toned two-piece olive-green set featuring a sleeveless, cropped top and matching high-waisted trousers.

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She completes the look with white sneakers, large headphones on her head, and a focused gaze at her shoes.

Beside her stands a chic luggage set consisting of a large white hardshell suitcase and a smaller pink quilted vanity case.

The Financial Bar for Love

Akothee’s post was not just a relationship update; it was a manifesto on her standards for a partner. She made it clear that she is not looking for anyone who cannot match her high-end lifestyle.

"SINGLE, but don’t hit on me if you can’t afford my lifestyle or quarter of my bills. Go find a job and a well-paying job first. There is no romance without finance. Usichanganye station,” she said.

The phrase "no romance without finance" quickly went viral, with fans and critics alike debating whether her demands were realistic or simply "classic Akothee."

Where is Nelly Oaks?

While Akothee was busy setting boundaries, her followers were more interested in the whereabouts of her long-time partner and former manager, Nelson Oyugi, better known as Nelly Oaks.

The two have had a complex, on-and-off relationship spanning over eight years.

Fans flooded the comments section, with many noticing that Nelly Oaks has been conspicuously absent from her recent posts.

@therosebeli: "Nelly ako wapi? eeh"

@_gloria1218: "Yesoooo. No romance without finance."

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@wanjiku_karua: "Single tena, Nelly oaks alitemwa lini, ama nirudi fb ??"

@c.kary11: "Vile niliacha Kuona [Nelly Oaks] akipostiwa postiwa nilijua Yote yamekwisha Calvary ?"

A History of "Premium Tears" and Family Ties

Nelly Oaks has been a central figure in Akothee's life, serving as her manager before their relationship turned romantic. Akothee has previously credited him with saving her life during her darkest battles with depression and legal disputes with her children's fathers.

Despite their deep connection, their relationship has faced multiple public breakups.

In 2022, Akothee announced they had parted ways to allow her to focus on her "newfound happiness."

However, they were often seen together at family events, sparking rumours of reconciliations.

As of now, Nelly Oaks has not responded to the "single" announcement or the fans' queries.