Mpho “Popps” Modikoane is beaming with joy and gratitude after marking a major milestone with his longtime partner Latoyah Mei-Modikoane.
Videos and images from their traditional wedding ceremony, attended by social media sensation Farieda Metsileng, reality TV star Slee Ndlovu and actress Nomzamo Mbatha, among other personalities, were shared on social media.
Watch the videos below:
Speaking to TshisaLIVE about marriage in 2021, Mpho Popps, who was then in a relationship with Roseann Hall, said he had reservations.
“The world we live in has changed and that’s why I’ve had reservations about getting married. I don’t want to have this old idea of what marriage should be and I don’t want to find out while I’m married that this is not what I wanted. I want to be in something that’s forever evolving, that’s growing and forever changing because the world is like that. I’ve pictured the day, I’ve thought about my suit and the car I want to rock up in and who is going to be my best man.
“My parents getting divorced had a huge impact on my perception of marriage. As a child you are in this comfortable environment called a family and when your parents suddenly separate and divorce, the world as you knew it has changed. To a certain extent it does dent your perception of marriage but as you grow older you understand that you don’t stay in a marriage because you want to keep your family together.”
Mpho later changed his tune when he reconciled with his now wife Latoya who he shares a daughter with.
“Like they say ‘Khumbul’ ekhaya’. I decided to fix myself up to be the best partner for her,” Mpho told Sowetan.
“Next month marks a year since we’ve been married and I must say, this has been the best decision of my life. I thank God for this second chance with my family. It has helped me grow as a man.”
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