Miss Chantal Grazioli, popularly known as Miss Chanty, has opened up about her relationship with comedian Eric Omondi, describing him as her first love and reflecting on their journey together. In a candid interview with Oga Obinna, she delved into their love story, the reasons behind their breakup, and her struggles post-relationship.
Miss Chanty met Eric Omondi during Kenya’s 50th independence celebrations, Kenya@50. At the time, she was new to the Kenyan entertainment scene and had only known Eric through the comedy videos her mother had shown her.
“I was around 18 or 19 when we met. At the time, he was the only Kenyan celebrity I knew. My mum had shown me videos of him, and I thought he was funny,” she recalled.
Their love blossomed, and Chanty frequently traveled between Kenya and Italy to maintain their relationship. What started as an exciting cross-border romance soon became a long-distance challenge.
Despite their deep connection, the couple decided to part ways due to differences in their personal goals.
“There were things I wanted to do, and he did not approve. There were also things he wanted to do that I did not like. There were things he could not do because we were together. We parted ways, but we talked about it,” she explained.
Eric had previously stated that their relationship was hindering Chanty’s personal and career growth. In 2019, he shared that she had put her education on hold to support his career, a sacrifice he later realized was unfair to her.
“It has been four and a half years since we started out. Since we seem not to be making any progress, I feel like I have been a stumbling block for her. My career has been progressing, yet hers has been stagnating,” Eric had said at the time.
Recognizing the need for personal growth, they mutually agreed to go their separate ways. “I want her to be free, to get on and discover herself. I want her to make decisions without feeling like I am holding her back. That applies to me too,” Eric had concluded.
After her relationship with Eric ended, Chanty moved on but unfortunately faced abuse in her next relationship. She took a two-year social media break following an incident where she was physically assaulted by an ex-boyfriend.
Eric Omondi stepped in during her time of need, taking her to the hospital and ensuring she received care. Following the traumatic event, Chanty returned to Italy to heal and regain her strength.
Despite their breakup, Chanty still holds fond memories of Eric, especially his calm nature.
“Behind closed doors, he is very chilled. He does not like drama,” she admitted.
Though they are no longer together, their past remains a significant chapter in both their lives, shaping them into who they are today.
