Veteran actress and digital content creator Nyaboke Moraa has strongly responded to critics questioning her alcohol consumption in the wake of her devastating personal losses. In a recent video, the former Tahidi High actress expressed her frustration at being judged by people who, she believes, have not experienced the kind of grief she is enduring.
Nyaboke lost her firstborn daughter, Marie Achieng, in 2024, a tragedy she has described as crippling. In her candid response to online critics, she firmly defended her coping mechanisms, warning against unsolicited advice and judgment from strangers on the internet.
In a fiery video, Nyaboke directly addressed those criticizing her lifestyle choices, stating:
“Kuna hizi maknkn zinaniambia ‘ooh you are drinking too much, take it easy on yourself, ooh as much as ulikufiwa. Kufiwa alafu ukuje uniaddress nyef nyef.’ Mungu hajaenda midterm akakutuma ukuwe judge wa maisha yangu.”
Translated, her statement means:
“There are a bunch of people telling me, ‘Oh, you’re drinking too much, take it easy on yourself, oh in as much as you’ve lost someone, take a step back on the drinking.’ First off, lose someone, and then come and address me like that! God has not gone on a midterm and sent you to be the judge of my life.”
Marie’s passing was not the only heartbreak Nyaboke has endured in recent years. She has also lost several close family members, including:
- Her baby daddy, Benjamin Ayimba (2021): The former rugby coach died at 44 from cerebral malaria.
- Her eldest brother (2024): He passed away just months before Marie’s death.
- Her niece (2023).
- Her father (2024): He died three months after Marie’s passing.
These consecutive losses have left Nyaboke grappling with immense pain, leading her to find solace in ways she sees fit, including alcohol consumption.
While announcing her father’s death, Nyaboke shared an emotional tribute:
“On 28th July, my daughter rested; it has been tough. Same day, 3 months later, my solid rock, her grandpa, decided not to wake up. His last words to me were, ‘Nyargot baby, I love you and God loves you so much, tulia tu, mama.’”
She expressed the deep emotional toll these losses have had on her, stating that 2024 has been an unbearably painful year.
Nyaboke’s message is a powerful reminder that grief is personal, and everyone copes differently. While some may not agree with her choices, she urges critics to show empathy before passing judgment.
