By Rahim Abdul
Malawian social media influencer and model, popularly known as Small Wife, has finally spoken out following the circulation of her nude picture that went viral over the weekend on social media.
In an emotional message shared on her social media pages, the model who has recently been making waves in the local entertainment industry and was recently nominated for Model of the Year at the UMP Fashion Awards admitted that the incident deeply hurt and embarrassed her but vowed not to let it define who she is.
“Hey guys… I just want to take a moment to speak from my heart. I know some of you have seen or heard about the mistake I made the nude that went out. I won’t stand here and pretend like it didn’t hurt me or embarrass me because it really did,” she wrote.
Small Wife went on to apologise to her fans and followers, acknowledging the disappointment her supporters may have felt after the leak.
“I’m deeply sorry to everyone who supports me and believes in me. I disappointed some of you and for that, I’m truly sorry. I’m not perfect… I’m human and sometimes humans make choices they wish they could undo,” she continued.
However, despite the humiliation and public scrutiny that followed, the model expressed determination to rise stronger, saying that the experience had taught her valuable lessons about resilience and self-worth.
“No matter what happens, I still have the power to rise again. I refuse to let one moment define who I am. I’m still the same person with dreams, goals and a heart full of love and strength,” she said.
Her heartfelt post has since drawn mixed reactions online with some fans offering messages of comfort and encouragement, while others criticized her for what they described as “carelessness” in the digital age.
Nonetheless, Small Wife maintained a message of forgiveness and positivity, extending love even to those who turned away from her after the controversy.
“To everyone who still stands with me, thank you for not judging me. To those who walked away, I understand and I still send you love,” she wrote.
She concluded her statement by affirming that the ordeal would not end her career or spirit but rather mark the beginning of a stronger version of herself.
“This is not the end of me. It’s just the beginning of a stronger, wiser, and more confident version of myself. Because I believe mistakes don’t break us… they teach us.”
Small Wife’s openness has sparked wider discussions about online privacy, cyberbullying and the pressure faced by young public figures in Malawi’s entertainment scene. Many commentators have urged fans to show compassion and understanding rather than judgment.
As the storm around the incident begins to settle, one thing remains clear Small Wife is determined to rebuild her image and continue pursuing her modeling and social media career with renewed strength and purpose.
