Wema Sepetu, the Tanzanian beauty queen and former Miss Tanzania, has publicly opened up about her struggles with motherhood and her journey of acceptance. Now 35, Wema has shared her deep regret over a past abortion and her long-held desire to become a mother, a dream that has remained unfulfilled. In a candid interview with Global TV Online, she shared her heart-wrenching emotions regarding the idea of never becoming a mother.
“I have not been blessed to have a child, and at this time, even if you tell me you wish me well, I have already reached 35. I don’t expect that I will get pregnant. My road to wanting a baby, even that desire, has reached the point where I have given up,” Wema confessed. While acknowledging the pain, she has come to terms with the reality. “It hurts, but I’ve made peace with it,” she said, highlighting that she had once dreamed of having a child—someone she could cherish, love, and spoil endlessly.
Her reflections have led her to believe that perhaps it is not meant to be, as she emphasizes that “nothing happens by accident in life. Everything has a reason. I thank God for everything. I’m okay, and I thank Him.” Her acceptance of her situation speaks to her strength and understanding of life’s unpredictable nature.
In her discussion about adoption, Wema explained that while she supports orphans and contributes to their well-being, she is reluctant to adopt due to concerns about the unknown aspects of a child’s background. “I’d rather go and offer assistance, but I wouldn’t take a child home. I don’t know who their parents were or their genes,” she expressed.
Wema’s perspective on love and marriage is equally thoughtful. She reveals that if she ever gets married, her partner must understand her inability to have children. “My husband must understand that this woman has a problem. You cannot claim to love someone and not accept their flaws. I have accepted my situation. I tried for so long, but God decided otherwise. You cannot go against God’s will.”
Previously, Wema had expressed her deep longing to give birth to a child with her former partner, Diamond Platnumz. She recalled how painful it was every time she had her period, as her hope for a child with him remained unfulfilled. “I would cry a lot every time I had my period because I was so desperate to give Diamond a child. It hurt me so much every time I had my period,” Wema revealed in a past interview.
Currently dating Whozu, a Tanzanian musician, Wema has embraced her role as a stepmother to his daughter from a previous relationship. She finds comfort in her pets, particularly her beloved dog, Manunu, who she adores as a source of unconditional love.
Wema’s journey is a testament to the power of acceptance and self-love, despite the challenges that life has thrown her way. She remains a source of inspiration, proving that strength is found not in perfection, but in embracing the present.
