Nicole Chikwe, wife of Nigerian hip-hop star Naeto C, laid bare the struggles she endured when their relationship first hit the public eye.

In a candid interview with Afropolitan Podcast, she recounted how the announcement of their romance sparked a wave of criticism from fans and onlookers alike.

The clip, which surfaced via the handle @onejoblessboy, captured Nicole reflecting on how the harsh rhetoric from the public left her reeling, feeling unworthy of the celebrated rapper whose real name is Naetochukwu Chikwe.

Nicole didn’t mince words as she described the onslaught of disapproval that greeted her union with Naeto C. She explained that many Nigerians, who held Naeto in high regard as a beloved figure in the music scene, felt she didn’t measure up.

She said:

"I received a lot of vitriol ... the rhetoric was I was not good enough for everyone’s beloved Naeto C,"

This wave of negativity wasn’t just fleeting noise—it sank deep, shaping how she viewed herself at the start of their marriage.

For a woman stepping into the spotlight alongside a national icon, the pressure was immense, and the comments cut like a knife through the joy of their early days as a couple.

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