TAKEAWAYS

• Cindy Sanyu has denied rumors that she and Mr. Okuyo have separated.
• She revealed that the scar seen on her face was makeup for her role in Crossroads.
• Cindy says her husband is abroad handling business and that they remain a happy family.

Ugandan singer and actress Cindy Sanyu has addressed rumors surrounding her marriage to husband Mr. Joel Atiku Okuyo, dismissing reports that the couple have separated and that he is currently in rehab over alleged domestic violence.

The rumors gained traction after fans noticed that Mr. Okuyo had not been around, coupled with Cindy appearing with a scar on her face in the Pearl Magic Prime series Crossroads. Some people interpreted the scar as evidence that she had suffered domestic violence.

However, Cindy has clarified that the claims are untrue, assuring fans that she and her husband are still together and are doing well as a family.

“My husband and I are very okay,” Cindy emphasized, explaining that her husband is currently abroad handling business matters. She added that despite his absence, the two communicate effectively and their relationship remains strong.

Addressing the scar that sparked further speculation, Cindy revealed that it was simply makeup for her role in Crossroads.

“It was make up. And it’s good to see that someone can be so good at their job to a point where people think that it’s real,” she said.

Cindy also appreciated fans who came out to defend and support her amid the rumors, even though the reports were ultimately untrue.

She revealed that the speculation had become so convincing that even members of her husband’s family contacted her to establish whether there was any truth to the reports.

According to Cindy, the combination of her husband being away and the realistic-looking scar from Crossroads made the rumors appear believable, leaving people concerned about her wellbeing.

Despite the speculation, Cindy maintains that there is no trouble in her marriage and that she and Mr. Okuyo remain a happy family.