Nigerian singer Solidstar has sparked mixed reactions on social media with a heartfelt yet controversial post about his fiancée. On August 27, 2024, Solidstar took to Instagram to express deep appreciation for his fiancée’s unwavering loyalty over the past decade, despite the significant challenges she has faced in their relationship. He acknowledged that throughout the years, all she received from him were “pain, tears, and heartbreak,” yet she never gave up on him.
While his intention seemed to be to praise her for her endurance and commitment, the post elicited a variety of responses from social media users. Many questioned the dynamics of their relationship, with some commenters expressing concern that the post glorified her suffering. One user commented, “Wow. Pain and sorrow, new criteria for being the perfect woman. It hurts to read this, stay strong, sis,” while another remarked, “Na this kind thing men dey like… God no go let me collect praises for long-suffering.”
The post also prompted discussions about the broader implications of staying in a relationship marked by pain and hardship. Some users suggested that such posts reflect problematic relationship dynamics, where a woman’s endurance of suffering is sometimes viewed as a virtue or even celebrated.
Solidstar’s post comes shortly after he announced his engagement on August 6, 2024, further adding to the public’s interest and speculation about his relationship.