Kampala, Uganda – Media personality Sheilah Gashumba has raised an important conversation about the rising narratives of failed marriages on social media and the emotional toll they take, especially on single women. Her comments come amid widespread public attention on high-profile breakups, including the recent split of Apostle Jonah of Millennials For Christ and his long-term partner, Enid Mirembe, after seven years together.
Taking to her X (formerly Twitter) account, Sheilah lamented the predominantly negative stories circulating about marriage, remarking, “We need to start hearing some good stories about marriage, because everything on the internet about marriage lately is screaming ‘it will end in tears.’” Her candid post highlights the increasing skepticism and anxiety surrounding matrimonial relationships in Uganda’s digital age.
Sheilah also voiced the frustrations of single women subjected to societal pressure and criticism for remaining unmarried, asking, “Now us single girls/women, whom you keep abusing that we are not being married, where should we go, dear?” Her plea shines light on the cultural expectations placed on women to marry and the lack of positive narratives that affirm alternative life choices.
Concluding her message, Sheilah expressed deep empathy for couples breaking up after investing years and children into their relationships, stating that she would never want to endure such heartbreak. Her reflections resonate with many Ugandans grappling with changing perceptions of marriage, family, and individual fulfillment in a rapidly transforming social landscape.