TAKEAWAYS

• Stellah says outside influences and public pressure played a role in her decision to leave the marriage.
• The former beauty queen insists she would never settle for being “second fiddle” in a relationship.
• She previously denied allegations of taking property from ex-husband Saidi Bukenya by publicly showing his belongings remained untouched.

Former Miss Uganda and actress Stellah Nantumbwe has finally opened up about the reasons behind the end of her marriage, shedding light on a chapter that has sparked widespread public debate in recent months.

Speaking during an interview, Ellah revealed that she made a conscious decision to step away from the relationship after realizing that too many outside influences had found their way into their lives.

“He has all this money and all these people, and there are so many outside forces, outside people in his ears and mine,” she said. “I truly decided in my heart of hearts not to be part of that because I thought it would be a bad way to drag my career down.”

The former Big Brother housemate explained that she values her independence and self-worth, adding that she was unwilling to remain in a situation where she felt she was not being fully prioritized.

“I’m a queen. I’m either your queen or nothing at all,” Ellah said. “I don’t like playing second fiddle. I also don’t like the game of it all, especially if you’re going to put everything out there for everybody to see.”

Ellah further noted that she is naturally a private person and struggled with the public attention that surrounded her relationship and eventual separation.

Her comments come days after speculation about the marriage breakdown dominated social media conversations. The situation was further fueled by allegations made by Col. Edith Nakalema, who accused Ellah and her mother of taking property belonging to her now ex-husband, businessman Saidi Bukenya.

The accusations prompted Ellah to publicly defend herself. In a video shared online, she showcased Bukenya’s residence and belongings, insisting that all his property remained intact and dismissing the claims against her.

It should be noted that the end of the marriage has attracted countless opinions from members of the public, with many attempting to explain what may have caused the relationship to end.