Tanzanian Bongo Fleva star Omary Ally Mwanga, famously known as Marioo, has caused a stir online after revealing that his girlfriend and baby mama, Paula Kajala, is the reason behind the delay of his highly anticipated new music video.
The Dunia hitmaker took to his Instagram page to express his frustration, claiming that Paula stopped the video’s release because she was unhappy with certain scenes that featured Marioo being close to a female vixen.
Marioo Speaks Out
In a post shared with his 6 million followers, Marioo uploaded a behind-the-scenes photo from the video showing him hugging the vixen, accompanied by the caption:
“I was supposed to release the video yesterday as I had promised, but my girlfriend’s jealousy got the best of her” he wrote. “For example — what’s so wrong with these pictures here!? Honestly, maybe you all should be the judges, or pray for me and my fiancée”.
The post immediately went viral, sparking debates about jealousy, professionalism, and boundaries in celebrity relationships. Many interpreted the caption as a direct message to Paula, suggesting that the singer believes her reaction stems from insecurity or jealousy rather than professionalism.
Paula Responds Playfully
Moments later, Paula Kajala, daughter of actress Frida Kajala, responded in the comments section with a teasing yet telling reply: “Mxiuuu 🥺😂🥺😂🥺😂 chefu.”
Her light-hearted response confirmed that she indeed had a say in halting the video’s release, leaving fans divided. Some defended Marioo, arguing that professional work should come first, while others sided with Paula, saying she was simply protecting her personal boundaries.
“I Invested a Lot of Money”
Marioo went on to share how much effort and money he had invested in the project, lamenting the delay as both an emotional and financial setback.
“ I’ve invested a lot of money in this video ” he said. “ She refused to let me release it because she says there are some scenes she’s not happy with.”
Fan Reactions
While some fans sympathized with the artist, calling for the video’s release, others sided with Paula, arguing that boundaries in relationships should be respected.
One fan commented, “They shouldn’t bore us with their stunts, we’re focused on more important things.”
Another wrote, “I stand with Paula. Even posting such photos disrespects her — imagine if Paula posed like that with Alikiba!”
A third fan added, “So we miss out on a whole music video just because of her jealousy? Paula, come on!” and the conversation went on.
The drama has sparked wide conversations on social media about trust, professionalism, and emotional maturity in celebrity relationships. Many fans pointed out that the music industry often involves intimate scenes and that partners need to distinguish between acting and reality.
A Strong Celebrity Couple
Marioo and Paula have been together for several years and are widely admired as one of Tanzania’s most stylish and supportive young couples. They frequently share moments together on social media, celebrating both their love and family life.
Fans see them as a modern celebrity power couple — young, successful, and deeply supportive of each other’s careers. That’s why this recent disagreement has drawn so much attention: it’s rare for the two to publicly show any conflict.
What Happens Next?
It remains unclear when the delayed music video will finally drop or whether Marioo will be forced to re-edit it to satisfy Paula’s concerns. One thing is certain, though: the controversy has already given the upcoming release massive publicity.
Industry insiders predict that once the video is finally released, it could easily rack up millions of views within days, fueled by the attention surrounding the drama.
As fans continue to debate the balance between professionalism, respect, and personal boundaries, one question lingers:Is Paula protecting her relationship—or holding back Marioo’s career?
