Tumi Motsoeneng, widely recognized as Gogo Skhotheni, has publicly stated that she would consider a polyandrous marriage only if her partner approves. She sparked a social media frenzy when she appeared on Moja Love’s Dlozi Lam and Mzansi Magic’s iZangoma Zodumo, revealing that she had taken a second husband following instructions from her ancestors.
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Gogo Skhotheni on polyandry
However, during her recent appearance on Nkululeko n Cultr, Gogo Skhotheni admitted that while she was intrigued by the idea of having multiple partners, her husband was not in favor of it. She described the experience as enjoyable and found her husband’s anger over the idea of a second husband to be a turn-on. Despite this, she confirmed that there is no second husband. On the reality show, viewers witnessed her husband and mother struggling to understand her decision to take a second husband, but she remained firm.
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Facing Backlash and Embracing Challenges
Gogo Skhotheni acknowledged that managing the new dynamics of her relationship was challenging, especially since she had never heard of a sangoma (traditional healer) pursuing polyandry before. Despite facing backlash on social media, she expressed that she is ready for the challenge. She has sought guidance from her ancestors and decided to embrace this unusual arrangement because it makes sense to her, even if it might seem bizarre to others.