Yvette Obura opens up about growing up in a polygamous family- EXCLUSIVE
Social media influencer and businesswoman Yvette Obura has shared intimate details about her upbringing, revealing that she comes from a polygamous family with 11 siblings.
In an exclusive interview with Nairobi News, the mother of one discussed her unique family dynamics and how her childhood experiences shaped her into the resilient woman she is today.
“I was born and bred in Nairobi,” Obura began, reflecting on her early years in the bustling Eastleigh neighbourhood.
“Growing up in that neighbourhood opened up my mind. I keep telling myself that I need to work extra hard. In as much as Mueni’s dad (Kevin Bahati) is giving her the best, I also need to work hard to give her the best.”
Yvette, the youngest in her family, emphasised how her upbringing in a middle-class environment played a significant role in her personal development.
“My dad is polygamous. We lived in a one-bedroom house. By then, we were like seven people in that one bedroom. All I can say is we had an amazing relationship with even my step-siblings and my parents. We were just a happy household.”
Despite the challenges of living in a crowded space, Obura fondly recalls the strong bonds within her family.
“My relationship with my step-mum is very perfect, and I think this is because my dad focused on love. He made sure that love existed among us,” she shared.
Obura is raising her daughter with her ex-lover, musician Bahati.
Addressing the concept of polygamy and whether she would consider a similar marital arrangement,
Obura said: “No. I can’t share my man. Whenever I get into a relationship, the first instant of cheating, I am usually done.”
Obura is currently single after her breakup in 2023.
She was engaged to a man identified as Trevor Nzomo.
The two split amicably.
“In my next life, I will never publicize who I am dating. I will never want my loved one to feel attacked for no reason,” she told Nairobi News.