It was meant to be a heartwarming moment, but instead it turned into one of the most awkward and controversial love proposals Kenyan entertainment has witnessed in recent times. Veteran rapper Colonel Mustapha, once a heartthrob in the Kenyan music scene, found himself publicly rejected after going down on one knee for Notiflow during a live recording of Obinna’s show.
The dramatic scene unfolded on set yesterday, shocking fans and sending social media into a frenzy. For weeks, rumours had been swirling that Mustapha and Notiflow might be secretly dating. Their chemistry during interviews and casual appearances had fueled speculation, and many believed the two could be Kenya’s next power couple. But when Mustapha decided to make things official, the fairytale came crashing down.
A Complicated History
Mustapha and Notiflow’s story goes back years. The two were romantically involved before, but the relationship ended on a bitter note. Notiflow has previously claimed that Mustapha broke her heart so deeply that she turned to dating women. For a time, she publicly identified as lesbian, shocking fans and critics alike. Yet fate brought them back together, and recent interactions suggested they had rekindled some form of bond—enough to spark fresh rumours of a reunion.
The Proposal That Shook the Studio
As cameras rolled, Mustapha poured out his heart, praising Notiflow as the best woman he had ever dated. In his emotional declaration, the rapper even mentioned that his mother adored her—an attempt, perhaps, to show just how serious he was about settling down.
But Notiflow was quick to set boundaries. “Don’t bring your mum into this,” she shot back, though she softened the blow by admitting she loved his mother too. For a moment, the tension was thick. Obinna, the show’s host, was left speechless, his jaw dropping before he burst into uncontrollable laughter, demanding to see the engagement ring.
Despite the lighthearted attempts to save the moment, Mustapha pressed on. His words painted a picture of a man ready to put his past behind him and embrace love fully. “Of all the girlfriends I’ve ever had, she’s the best,” he confessed.
Notiflow’s Brutal Truth
But reality struck hard. Notiflow, who rose to fame during the Gengetone era after her smash hit Foto Moto with Benzema, cut him off with a revelation that silenced the room. She admitted she was in love—but not with him. “I’m seeing someone else,” she declared, firmly shutting down Mustapha’s proposal.
She clarified that she valued him, but only as a friend. The rejection was not only final but painfully public. In that moment, the rumours of their romance crumbled, leaving behind a viral moment of heartbreak.
In a shocking twist, Mustapha, visibly shaken, tried to joke about the embarrassment. “Maybe I should just go do mjengo (construction work),” he said, drawing gasps from the audience and adding fuel to the controversy. The statement, though meant in jest, highlighted just how much the rejection had bruised his pride.
For fans who grew up watching Mustapha dominate the Kenyan music charts, the sight of him questioning his worth hit hard. Many took to social media, some sympathizing with his courage, others mocking the spectacle as nothing more than clout chasing.
The Internet Reacts
Within hours, clips of the proposal flooded TikTok, Twitter, and Instagram. Memes, jokes, and heated debates spread like wildfire. Some viewers accused Mustapha of staging the stunt to revive his dwindling music career. Others slammed Notiflow for humiliating him on live TV instead of rejecting him privately. A smaller group, however, praised her honesty, arguing that it was better to be truthful than to string him along.
Obinna, caught in the middle of the chaos, has since become part of the story too. His shocked reaction and laughter provided the comic relief that fans have replayed endlessly online.
A Love Story That Never Was
What was supposed to be a crowning moment of love turned into a cautionary tale about public proposals and the unpredictability of live television. For Mustapha, the rejection is a reminder that even with history, fame, and heartfelt words, love does not always go as planned. For Notiflow, it cements her image as a bold, unapologetic figure in Kenyan entertainment—someone unafraid to tell her truth, no matter how uncomfortable it may be.
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