Musician, Sista Afia has opened up about a betrayal from an ex-boyfriend which has shaped her mindset on relationships.

In an interview on Adom TV‘s Okukuseku show with Emelia Brobbey, Sista Afia said she had desired to embrace youthful exuberance and explore love to its fullest, hence the decision to naively enter a relationship with the wrong person.

The first red flag she saw, the singer said, was her partner bearing a child with another woman. But being blinded by love, Sista Afia said she accepted her fate and continued the relationship.

What she thought was unconditional love came crashing down when she realized her lover had married another woman while they were still dating.

Despite shielding some details of the ordeal, she admitted to having been affected because she least expected her lover of many years to be that heartless.

“At a point, I let go and I became happy because sometimes when a partner harbours certain negative feelings, God reveals it to you early. So I felt relieved, like blessed. It became a learning point for me for any future relationship. I tell any potential partner what I’ve gone through so they don’t repeat such actions,” she said.

Sista Afia says her lover did not see her worth because her future was quite uncertain at that time, adding that “where I am now, I doubt he ever saw me getting here.”

Based on her personal experience, she said she has adopted an open-minded approach to relationships. According to her, she now understands that having fewer expectations can lead to fewer disappointments.

She admonished women to be prepared for everything and be strong so that when the worst happens, they can move on with their lives with their heads high and not brood over the past.