TikToker Rachael Otuoma has come out to strongly refute claims circulating online that she has already moved on with another man weeks after burying her husband, former footballer Ezekiel Otuoma.
In an emotional and revealing interview with Nailantei Kenga on KTN’s Art of Living, Rachael addressed the rumours that she has found love again in a fellow TikToker known as The Manace.
The content creator, who has remained in the public eye since her husband’s death, dismissed the speculation and stated that while she and The Manace are close, their bond is purely platonic.
“I’m going with the flow that I am dating. That’s what they want to see. But I’m not dating,” she stated, clarifying that her relationship with The Manace has been misunderstood.
“They gave me somebody called The Manace. He is a good friend. A very good friend of mine. He cares,” she continued.
When asked if she could ever consider dating him, Rachael responded candidly: “No, he looks good, but I wouldn’t date him because he is my good friend.
He looks good but no.” The grieving widow also used the interview to open up about the emotional toll that social media backlash has taken on her, especially from those who accused her of “moving on too quickly” or who speculated about her personal life without facts.
“People are harsh on social media. Most of them are jealous of me. They didn’t expect me to come out as a strong woman after all that happened to me. They thought I would start begging after everything,” Rachael shared.
“I am a different person, focused on building myself, making my money, and being happy. Jealousy will kill them. They want to bring me down because I no longer beg.”
Rachael’s words reflect the strength and resolve she has had to develop amid a difficult chapter in her life. She admitted that although she appears composed in public, the pain of losing her husband still weighs heavily on her heart.
“Sometimes, I do cry. Mourning is a process, and I am yet to heal from it,” she said, her voice nearly breaking during the emotional moment. Subscribe to watch new videos Otuoma, a respected footballer, passed away after battling a prolonged illness. Since his passing, Rachael has shown remarkable strength, using her platform to share her journey of grief and resilience.