Savara, one of the talented artists from Sauti Sol, recently sat down for an interview on Obinna Live with comedian and radio host Obinna. The two, who have been friends for years, had a lively conversation, reminiscing about old times. Savara even jokingly thanked Obinna’s team for helping him get to where he is today, playfully adding that Obinna used to struggle back in the day.
As the conversation flowed, the topic of love came up, and Obinna was quick to ask the Show You Off hitmaker how he met his wife, Yvonne Endo.
First Impressions Were Not in His Favor
You’d think that being a popular musician, Savara would have an easy time winning over the ladies. But when he first met Yvonne, things didn’t go as expected.
“Hakuwa ananilike, alikuwa anaona nikiwa wa kiherehere,” he revealed with a chuckle. (“She didn’t like me at first; she thought I was too hyper.”)
Savara explained that Yvonne initially judged him based on his flashy personality and his status as an artist, assuming he was a ladies’ man.
“Alikuwa anafikiria mimi ni mtu wa magaldem juu mimi ni msanii, lakini haikuwa ivo kumbe,” he shared. (“She thought I was a womanizer just because I’m an artist, but that wasn’t the case.”)
A Hilarious First Encounter
Yvonne and Savara first met at a festival. At the time, Savara was feeling a little confident—perhaps helped by a few drinks—and decided to approach her. In a bold and humorous move, he introduced himself as a stripper.
“I told her that I was a stripper, and she just laughed,” he recalled, clearly amused by the memory.
Despite the rocky start, Savara was determined to keep in touch. He made sure to get Yvonne’s number, and by early 2018, the two had made things official.
Keeping Their Love Private
For a while, the couple chose to keep their relationship away from the public eye, wanting to avoid unnecessary scrutiny. Over time, fans got glimpses of their love story, especially during Sol Family, the reality show that followed the lives of Sauti Sol and their Sol Generation proteges.
When asked about marriage, Savara made it clear that he doesn’t feel pressured to put a ring on it just because people expect him to.
“A ring is just a symbol of something. Kuna wale wako na rings huko nje lakini bado si happy,” he said. (“There are people with rings out there, but they’re still not happy.”)
Who is Yvonne Endo?
Yvonne Endo is a Kenyan-Japanese artist and designer who grew up in Nairobi. Alongside her sister, she runs a luxury clothing brand. Despite Savara’s initial antics, Yvonne eventually saw beyond the celebrity persona and fell in love with the man behind the music.
Their love story is a reminder that first impressions aren’t everything—and that sometimes, a little humor and persistence go a long way!