'She Would Feed Me Even After Breaking Up With Her Daughter,' The Unexpected Bond Between Octopizzo and His Ex’s Mum

The story of Octopizzo is often told through his rise from the streets of Kibera to musical success.However, behind the fame lies a deeply personal journey—one shaped by fatherhood, loss, and unwavering family support.

At the centre of this story is not just resilience, but the quiet strength of a grandmother who stepped in when a mother could not.

A Painful Separation

Octopizzo’s journey as a father began under difficult circumstances. He revealed that the mother of his firstborn left because he wasn't financially solid at that point:

“Mama alinitoka juu ya doe," he said during a podcast interview with radio personality Alex Mwakideu.

Faced with that reality, he made a firm decision to take full responsibility for his child. He recalled telling her:

“Wewe niache tu mtoi wangu wewe unaweza ishia tu weishia... lakini mtoi wangu hawezi.”

His message was direct and final: “Niachie.”

Embracing Single Fatherhood

From that moment, he stepped fully into the role of a single father, raising his child from infancy.

“Nimekuwa na mtoi wangu tangu 11 months,” he said.

Years later, he reflects on their journey with pride:

“Look at us now... saa hii saa hii it's my biggest flex.”

Despite his growth and success, he says that his first baby mama has never looked for him.

“Mtu hawezi nitafuta.”

The Grandmother Who Became Family

A key pillar in his journey was the child’s grandmother—his former partner’s mother.

Rather than walking away after the separation, she stayed present. Octopizzo describes their bond warmly:

“Naongea naongeanga tu na mokoro wake ni beshte yangu sana shosho wa mtoto.”

He speaks highly of her character: “Ni mama mpoa sana.”ALSO READ: Ati!? Octopizzo's Nickname is 'Barbie'

During his lowest moments, she stepped in to support both him and the child and also giving him food. He recalls:

“Huyo alikuwa ananilisha hata hiyo time nishaachana na msichana wake… nikienda huko anaambia madhe mimi sina kitu, ananilisha.”

Despite having only a small business, she made sure they never went without food. “Alikuwa na kibanda ananiambia chukua mboga... chukua unga.”

Her care extended beyond provision—it was nurturing and intentional.

A Mother Figure and Trusted Voice

Having lost his own mother, Octopizzo came to see her as his maternal figure.

Even today, he seeks her guidance, especially in his personal life: “Hadi leo hata nikikatia dem nampelekea. Nikama madhe yangu, you know sina matha.”

He values her opinion and instincts: “Shosh unaonaje huyu... anaweza aka ka Tracy(his firstborn daughter)?”

“Anamcheki alafu tutaongea baadaye.”

From One Room to a Better Life

In his early days, she helped him secure a modest start: “One bedroom hapo Olympic.”

As his life improved, he made sure to repay her kindness. He later moved her to a better neighbourhood in Kahawa West: “Tulimtoa mtaa saa hii ako huko Kahawa West… alikuwa tu mtaani tulikuwa tu wote mtaani.”

It remains a point of pride for him telling Mwakideu, “Saa hii ako ako at least best.”