Wapendwa Muziki Shares WhatsApp Chats Showing They Were Approached to Perform at Charlene Ruto’s Wedding

Gospel music duo Wapendwa Muziki have shared WhatsApp conversations showing that they were approached to perform at Charlene Ruto and Isaya Yunge’s wedding in Tanzania.

The husband-and-wife musicians, Mesh and Ninah Mpendwa, addressed questions about their absence from the high-profile ceremony held on Friday, November 6, after a social media user questioned why they were not among the entertainers at the event.

In a TikTok video, the couple displayed screenshots of WhatsApp exchanges with individuals involved in organising the wedding. The messages showed that the duo had been contacted about ministering at the ceremony, with organisers seeking confirmation of their availability.

One of the messages read:

“Hello Wapendwa, kindly confirm the following for your ministering at Isaya and Charlene’s wedding.”

The screenshots also revealed discussions about arrangements and logistics for the proposed performance.

Wapendwa Muziki Clarify Their Absence

Although the musicians did not offer a detailed explanation of why the planned performance did not eventually take place, sharing the conversations appeared to be their way of clarifying that they had been approached ahead of the wedding.

The couple maintained a calm tone throughout the video and also congratulated Charlene and Isaya on their marriage.

Their response sparked debate among social media users, with some praising them for providing evidence rather than engaging in online arguments.

Others, however, questioned whether it was necessary to make private WhatsApp conversations public, arguing that being approached to perform at an event does not necessarily guarantee a place on the final entertainment lineup.

Kenyans React to Wapendwa Muziki’s Screenshots

The video attracted mixed reactions, with some users supporting the couple’s decision to address questions about their absence.

One commenter wrote:

“When they ask why you didn’t perform, just show the chats.”

Other users questioned the decision to share the conversations, suggesting that the musicians could have simply ignored the online speculation.

The discussion comes amid continued public interest in Charlene and Isaya’s wedding, which brought together prominent personalities from Kenya and Tanzania.

The couple exchanged vows at Malaika Beach Resort in Mwanza on Friday, November 6, following their traditional Kalenjin Koito ceremony held in Kilgoris, Narok County, in August.

President William Ruto and First Lady Rachel Ruto were among the notable guests at the ceremony, which attracted considerable attention on social media.

Wapendwa Muziki’s screenshots have offered a glimpse into the wedding preparations, particularly the entertainment arrangements made ahead of the celebrations.