NAIROBI, Kenya- When I tuned in to watch VJ Partelo’s post-wedding interview with comedian and media personality Obinna, I expected entertainment — and I got it.
From the start, the mood was light, funny, and full of the cheeky charisma both men are known for.
The banter bounced effortlessly between jokes, street slang, and celebrity gossip.
But somewhere between the laughter and the elusive answers about how he met his new bride, Partelo dropped unexpected nuggets of wisdom — the kind you don’t typically hear in flashy interviews.
Not from artists who just hosted what might go down as the most street-styled wedding of the year.
The Wedding That Broke the Internet
By Sunday morning, social media had one dominant thread: VJ Partelo’s vibrant, chaotic, and unapologetically street-styled wedding.
The dressing code, the crowd, the convoys — it was the kind of celebration that felt more like a block party than a traditional ceremony.
But behind the fanfare was a man who, hours later, walked into a studio and chose to say more than just “thank you” to his mbogi (fans).
No Tension — Just Truth
There was nothing tense about the conversation with Obinna. In fact, it was fun to watch — a mix of laughter, wit, and spontaneous reactions.
Yet amid all that, Partelo casually threw in moments that made you sit up a little straighter.
He spoke of dialogue — not as a buzzword, but as a real need in these times when the youth feel unseen and unheard.
Coincidentally, VJ Partelo’s call for dialogue echoes the sentiments of ODM leader Raila Odinga, who has consistently urged for a national conversation to address the deepening frustrations among Kenyan youth.
Both voices, though from vastly different platforms, highlight the urgent need to confront the issues fueling anger and disillusionment.
He urged young people to work hard, trust in God, and most strikingly, stay away from crime.
“Kama unataka kudumu, usiingie kwa crime,” he said. This means “If you want to last, stay out of crime.”
He reflected on the recent Gen Z-led protests in Kenya without making it political. No finger-pointing. No drama. Just a warning:
“Some were given assignments to cause havoc but were never paid,” Partelo said while cautioning youth against being misused by politicians, and more so now that the country is gearing towards an electioneering period.
A street-smart caution to young people not to be misused by politicians or power players who don’t care about the consequences.
Diana, the Bride, and the Quiet Power Behind the Scene
His new bride, Diana — a soft-spoken woman whose son Zain once starred in KTN’s Better Days — was present during the interview but didn’t say much.
Still, when she spoke, it was clear she stood by her choice: “This is the person I chose. I did not find what I wanted in others.”
She said little, but with intention. When Partelo stepped out for a moment, her team cautioned Obinna from continuing the interview in the absence of her 26-year-old husband.
Sonko Vibes, But With a Whisper
There’s been plenty of chatter comparing VJ Partelo to former Nairobi Governor Mike Sonko.
Sure, they both wear their wealth loudly and speak the language of the streets.
While Partelo hasn’t yet declared interest in joining politics, he hinted at participating in active politics during the campaign season- but will only work with politicians interested in positions of Governor and President.
And while he hasn’t declared any political ambitions, the impact of his words, his style, and now this wedding, feels like something more than a music career.
Whether intentional or not.
The Real Message?
Is this all building toward something bigger? A movement? A candidacy?
Or is he simply a messenger, calling for dialogue, warning the youth against manipulation that is everywhere — and that our youth are pawns in games they don’t even know they’re playing?
All I know is this: he didn’t have to say any of that. He could’ve danced, laughed, shown off his new bride, and kept it moving.
But instead, he chose to talk about the cost of the recent youth protests. He called for dialogue.
And then, warned us about youth being used and discarded.
Maybe that wedding was a celebration of love.
Or maybe, just maybe — it was the prelude to something much bigger.
Or maybe I am just an overthinker.