John DeMathews' 1st Wife Sarafina Hits Back at Claims She Blocked Event
Tensions have escalated within the family of the late Mugithi star John DeMathew following a dispute between his first wife, Sarafina, and his relatives. Sarafina publicly criticized a brother-in-law for organizing a tribute event without her consent, alleging financial motives.
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The conflict underscores the complexities of estate management and legacy preservation in high-profile families.
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The seventh anniversary of celebrated Mugithi star John DeMathew's passing had barely been observed when fresh tension broke out in his household, this time with his first wife, Sarafina DeMathew, at the centre of it.
Sarafina DeMathew went on a fiery social media rant targeting members of his family. Photo: Sarafina DeMathew. Source: Facebook DeMathew passed away in a road accident along Thika Road while returning to Nairobi from a fundraiser.
He was survived by two wives: Sarafina, his first wife, and Carolyne DeMathew, his second wife.
The two women had previously clashed in court over royalty rights, a dispute that Carolyne ultimately lost.
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