Media personalities Lynn Ngugi and Mashirima Kapombe have defended gospel singer Mercy Masika after critics attacked her upcoming marriage masterclass, ‘Becoming a Wife’.
In an Instagram post, Kapombe accused critics of bullying Masika over the programme, which focuses on biblical marriage, arguing that disagreement should not justify attacking another woman.
“Y’all are just bullies. Let @mercymasikamuguro BE! You cannot claim to champion women and women empowerment while tearing down another woman for an initiative you don’t agree with,” she wrote.
Kapombe urged those uninterested in the programme to move on, saying women’s empowerment should include respecting women with different beliefs and interests.
“Women’s empowerment cannot be selective. You don’t have to agree with a woman to respect her right to do what she does,” she added.
Her post drew support from media personality Lilian Muli, who urged people to respect individual choices and allow others to use their platforms as they wished.
“Let people be if it’s not for you don’t join the masterclass,” Muli commented.
Ngugi also questioned the backlash, saying that although some people expected Masika to speak more about women’s issues, the singer was free to address subjects she considered important.
In a video shared on Instagram, Ngugi noted that Masika’s nearly 19 years of marriage could offer valuable lessons to women seeking to draw from her experiences and apply biblical principles to their relationships.
“Have we also not been unfair because what if according to Mercy a master class on being a biblical wife or a master class on teaching people about things she believes in is what is equally important to her right now,” Ngugi posed.
Masika’s ‘Becoming a Wife’ masterclass is promoted as a seven-session guide to biblical marriage and is scheduled to run from November 21 to December 12, 2026.
Ngugi challenged critics to use their own platforms to address issues affecting women rather than placing the responsibility solely on Masika.
“Mercy’s master class should not stop you from doing what you also know how to do best,” she said.
She also addressed questions about who teaches men to become biblical husbands, arguing that Masika should be allowed to teach women while others develop programmes focusing on men’s responsibilities in marriage.
Content creator Mummie Francie also defended the singer, saying people should be free to decide whether to attend the programme.
Francie acknowledged concerns that women often shoulder more responsibilities in relationships while men do less, but questioned whether that should prevent Masika from sharing her experiences.
“But does that mean a woman can no longer speak about marriage or share what has worked for her?” she asked.
She argued that those who disagreed with the programme could simply choose not to attend.
“You don’t have to agree with her to respect her right to share her experience,” Francie wrote.
