Ka3na Opens Up on Struggles of Single Motherhood: "I Am Tired!"

Former Big Brother Naija star Ka3na has opened up about the immense emotional and practical challenges she faces raising her daughter alone after the loss of her husband.

In a heartfelt Instagram post shared earlier today, Ka3na candidly addressed the common misconception that single parenthood gradually becomes easier. Instead, she described the notion as a deception:

“They say it gets easier with time. Lies! They only grow—the anxiety, the grief, the responsibility, the sacrifices!”

She continued with raw honesty:

“I don’t believe I can even get used to being a single parent. This shit is hard... I Miss Mr. Jones every passing day. But am I angry sometimes? Tired? Worn out? Yes. Do I wish someone would just look at me and say, ‘Katie, take a break… I got this?’ Absolutely!!! I. Am. Tired.”

Ka3na also reflected on the abrupt and painful reality of her circumstances, noting that no one had prepared her to become a widow at a young age:

“Nobody ever tells you, ‘Hey Katie, this amazing man you’re about to marry only has five more years to live, make every second count.’ Or, ‘Don’t rush into having kids… he’s going to die and leave you a widow and a single mother in your prime’.”

Despite the pain and exhaustion, she affirmed her commitment to her daughter and love for her late husband—who tragically passed away in May 2023 after battling cancer. She added that, even had she known how brief their time together would be, she would not regret becoming a mother:

“Would I have done anything differently if I knew? Honestly, no. Because I can’t imagine my world right now without my baby girl.”