Radio host and actress Jacquey Nyaminde, widely known as Wilbroda, has raised concern over couples who are not friends on social media, saying she does not understand why some spouses avoid connecting online.
In her radio show on Tuesday, March 3, 2026, she reacted to the issue during a discussion started by her cohost’s observation about married people and their online presence.
Her cohost said, “Unajua watu wengi wako kwenye social media lakini bibi si rafiki yao kwa social media.”
The statement pointed out that many people are active online but are not friends with their spouses on social media.
Wilbroda agreed and expressed surprise at how common it is.
“Wako wengi sana, and I don’t understand why,” she said, questioning why married couples would choose not to connect online.
The debate on being friends online
The discussion also touched on family boundaries on social media. The cohost shared a message from a listener who said, “Kuna mtu mmoja hapa anasema…I am in shock, nimeshindwa nianzie wapi kwenye Facebook pale, mother-in-law ameingia Facebook na amenitumia friend request.”
The message continued, “Mimi ni son-in-law, my wife ndio mtoto wake. Sasa mother-in-law ndio huyo amenutimia request. Nikatae ama nikubali.”
The son-in-law appeared unsure about whether to accept the request from his mother-in-law. Wilbroda responded without hesitation.
“Accept, accept, accept. Iko tu sawa imagine, because comments will never end anyway, no matter what people will say, hakuna ubaya,” she said.
She advised him to handle it positively and not fear public opinion.
“Andika tu hapo my beautiful mother-in-law, I love you,” she added, suggesting openness instead of discomfort.
Her remarks highlighted how social media has become part of modern relationships. While some couples are comfortable being friends online and see nothing wrong with it, others choose to keep their digital spaces separate.
The conversation showed that for some, being friends on social media is normal and even expected. For others, it raises questions about privacy, boundaries, and personal comfort.
Wilbroda does not see a problem with spouses or even in-laws connecting online, and she questioned why many couples still avoid it.
