Zimbabwean musician Nox Guni says that the thick skin that he has acquired over the years will help him withstand the criticism he has been under these past few days, after his marriage to Gladys Mapfumo was revealed.
Nox (41) has become a figure of ridicule on social media over the last few days, after pictures of him and his wife were shared on social media.
Some on various platforms claimed that Mapfumo (37) was too old for the musician, especially in comparison to his first wife, Tallyn Ndudzo.
The star’s ex-wife was one of those that led the chorus of criticism against Nox’s new love, alleging that she was an old woman.
In an interview with The Herald, Nox said that he was unmoved by the social media posts against his union to Mapfumo as he felt he had married the right woman.
“We don’t live for the social media streets, but God has a purpose in life for everything that happens,” he said.
As she is now in the public eye, questions have been asked about who exactly Gladys Mapfumo is. Nox revealed that he had more affection for her because of her village of origin, Gutu.
“I am glad that I have married the right person who hails from my province in Gutu.
“She was raised in Chiredzi, but Gutu is her home area, and I come from Zaka.”
Nox said his wife was equally unfazed by the criticism she had faced.
“Whatever people are saying, we won’t listen to them because we did not marry to impress them,” he said.
“The same haters who are having a field day on social media also need true love.
“You can’t live for the people because people are bound to say anything they want in life.”
Nox said his life in the spotlight had helped him develop a thick skin over the years.
“As celebrities, we are always in the spotlight because people will always talk,” he said.
“In my case, I have learnt to embrace criticism, which has kept me going and strong.
“Without criticism, we are nothing, and I am glad that God has been keeping us going and strong.”
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