Ugandan singer Mary Bata has sparked conversation after revealing that infidelity would not be enough to make her walk away from a marriage, explaining that her biggest deal-breaker would be a partner openly telling her he no longer wants the relationship.
The singer shared her views while discussing relationships and marriage, making it clear that she is willing to tolerate certain challenges as long as her partner continues to acknowledge her as his woman.
According to Bata, even discovering that her husband is cheating would not automatically make her end the marriage. She also suggested that she could remain in a relationship where another woman is involved.
“The only thing that can force me out of marriage is when my partner tells me that he has chucked me. That’s the only thing. The rest I can handle as long as he tells me we’re still together, even when we’re two wives, we fight for you,” she said.
Bata added that having children together would not change her decision if her partner directly ended the relationship.
“If he tells me he has chucked me, even if we have children, that marks the end,” she explained.
The singer further described cheating as something she believes couples can work through, suggesting that relationship problems should be handled with patience and care rather than immediately ending a marriage.
“Before he chucks me, the rest of the habits are just ticks that you pluck off and handle your partner with care. There’s no reason why a man shouldn’t cheat. How can you feed someone’s son with only sweet potatoes from Monday to Monday?” she added.
Her remarks, shared by Sanyuka TV on November 6, 2026, have drawn attention because of her unconventional position on marital fidelity and the expectations she places on commitment.
Bata’s comments distinguish between infidelity and rejection. While she says she could tolerate a partner’s unfaithfulness, she does not want to remain in a relationship where the other person has clearly decided to leave.
Her position has added another perspective to ongoing public conversations about marriage, loyalty, polygamy and relationship boundaries among Ugandan entertainers.
Ultimately, Bata says the deciding factor is not whether her partner makes mistakes, but whether he still wants the relationship to continue.