Socialite and businesswoman Mamideb has pushed back against social media critics questioning why she has not had a child with her husband, Michael Cleave, insisting that decisions about their family should remain between the two of them.
The Vibes and Visas star reacted after a social media user suggested that she should focus on having children with Michael instead of spending his money on a lavish lifestyle.
Mamideb was unimpressed by the comment, describing the criticism as a reflection of how some people view marriage and relationships.
She explained that her marriage to Michael is built on friendship, love and shared responsibilities, including their finances.
“People’s way of thinking still shocks me. When we took our marriage vows, we made a commitment that what he has is ours and what I have is ours,” she said.
She added that some people struggle to understand their relationship because they are accustomed to marriages that, in her view, are not built on genuine friendship and love.
Mamideb and Michael tied the knot in an intimate wedding ceremony approximately two years ago. Their family includes Malachai, her son from a previous marriage, and their adopted daughter, Mulungi.
The businesswoman did not indicate that the couple had ruled out having a child together. Instead, she maintained that they are comfortable with their current life and will make family decisions when the time is right.
“We are happily living in our own little bubble, and everything that we both want will happen in God’s perfect timing,” she said.
Her response comes amid a familiar kind of public scrutiny faced by couples whose decisions about having children become subjects of online discussion.
For Mamideb, however, the message is clear: she and Michael are happy with the life they are building together, and their plans for the future do not need to follow other people’s timelines.