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- Iyanya, an Afrobeats star, discussed the impact of fame on his love life.
- He revealed that past heartbreaks have made it difficult for him to commit to relationships.
- The pressures of being in the spotlight contribute to his challenges in love.
Renowned Afrobeats artist Iyanya has opened up about how his fame has complicated his romantic life, admitting that the heartbreaks he’s endured and the constant public scrutiny have made it difficult for him to fully commit to relationships.
During a candid discussion on the Afropolitan podcast, the 39-year-old singer reflected on how these challenging experiences with past lovers have significantly influenced his current views on love and commitment.
Iyanya shared that several of his previous relationships ended on a sour note, with some ex-partners allegedly threatening to damage his reputation by airing their personal conflicts on gossip sites.
He further explained that these events, coupled with the ever-present gaze that accompanies his celebrity status, have left emotional wounds and fueled his reluctance to engage in serious romantic commitments.
He added that these experiences, combined with the constant public attention that comes with being a celebrity, have left emotional scars and made him hesitant to pursue serious relationships.
“I’m not thinking of a serious relationship or marriage because I’m not mentally ready yet,” he said. “If you are patient and stick around until I get to a convenient space, then we can do it.”
Currently, he says, his priority is personal growth and healing, noting that embracing commitment has become particularly difficult for him.
“To be committed is one of the hardest things for me to do right now,” he added. “I have been committed several times as a celebrity, and each time, I got hurt.”
The singer also pointed out that fame often complicates romantic relationships, as misunderstandings can quickly be amplified on social media.
“When you are famous, you always have girlfriends who can’t wait to go to the blogs when you have misunderstandings,” he said. “I’m human too. I’ve been in the music industry for 17 years; it’s not possible that all I’ve done is play games with women. I’ve genuinely fallen in love before.”