Nairobi, February 6 – Fans of Cartoon Comedian, real name Vanessa Akinyi, are buzzing with reactions following her dramatic lifestyle transformation and the sudden twist in her engagement to Pan-Africanist Akorede Rotimi Sanni.
The engagement, initially a grand affair by a tranquil water body, saw Rotimi propose under an elegant red flower arch. The couple celebrated with a dance, a champagne toast, and a kiss. However, just days later, Rotimi shocked many by declaring himself single.
His revelation came during an Instagram Q&A when a fan asked if his relationship with Cartoon was genuine or business-driven. His response—“I am single”—left fans stunned, sparking speculation that their romance was a publicity stunt.
Cartoon’s transformation had already raised eyebrows. She went silent on social media, returned with a shaved head, a new name, and deleted all past content. Fans were divided—some supported her reinvention, while others feared she was changing too much for her relationship.
Soon after, she transitioned into music, signed with Rotimi’s label, Lunarwave Music HQ, and released her debut EP, Child of Dawn. She deleted all her comedy skits, leaving only music content, which raised concerns about Rotimi’s influence on her career.
Social media is now flooded with reactions. Some joked that Cartoon has become a ‘brand-new second-hand student at the prestigious Kivumbi Institute of Dust Management and Simping Technology – Ngara Branch.’ Others sympathized, assuming she must be heartbroken, while some criticized her for prioritizing a relationship over her career.
