Actor and singer Rotimi has peeled back the curtain on one of the darkest secrets in the music industry revealing that his wife, Tanzanian star Vanessa Mdee, was repeatedly offered the chance to embrace ‘juju’ (Witchcraft) to boost her career.
In a candid interview, Rotimi revealed the haunting picture of what Vanessa Mdee faced at the height of her music career.
He disclosed that industry insiders presented her with choices cloaked in power, promising fame and unstoppable success if only she would submit to rituals involving juju, voodoo, and black magic.
According to Rotimi, these weren’t just whispers, they were direct offers laid before Mdee, tempting her to trade her soul for superstardom. And while some artists reportedly give in, Mdee’s answer was a firm “No.”
“They told her, ‘This is what we do. This is what you have to do to get to the next level,’” Rotimi revealed. “She didn’t sacrifice herself with witchcraft… but she was definitely approached to practice it. It’s a real thing. Witchcraft, voodoo — all of it is real.”
For Mdee, the cost was too high. Refusing to compromise her soul, she chose to walk away. But the weight of the industry left scars. Rotimi shared that his wife spiraled into depression, leaning on alcohol just to escape the noise.
“She got to a point where she felt she had to drink to get out of her own head,” he said softly. “But liquor brought depression. That’s when she realized — this is not me. She loved music, but hated what the business was turning her into. That’s how she finally let it go.”
Vanessa’s story uncovers the ugly truth about the entertainment world: behind the flashing lights are shadows where artists are tempted to sell their souls for glory.
Her decision to quit shocked fans across Africa, but now the truth is clear — it wasn’t about fading fame or lack of hits. It was about choosing sanity and faith over dark powers that promise success but steal everything else.
For Rotimi, his wife’s courage is both chilling and inspiring. He calls it proof that even in an industry riddled with corruption, temptation, and spiritual warfare, some stars still choose the light.
