Are more people celebrating divorce? | The Conversation | Focus on Africa

Divorce rates are steadily rising in many African countries. In South Africa, government data shows that the divorce rate increased by 8.9% between 2023 and 2024. In Zambia, there was a 16% rise in divorce between 2022 and 2023, according to media reports. But despite the stigma that still surrounds divorce, attitudes are changing. In Kenya, some high-profile figures have even celebrated separations with 'divorce parties,' while the idea of a 'divorce glow-up' is gaining traction online. Focus on Africa host, Nkechi Ogbonna, spoke to content creator, Millicent Bundi, from Kenya, and Zambian gospel artist, Mag44, who have both shared their post-divorce journey publicly. #divorce #focusonafrica #bbcafrica #divorceparty 00:00-00:45 Coming up 00:45-02:26 Meeting Millie and Mag44 02:26-05:05 The divorce glow-up 05:05 -09:16 The decision to get a divorce 09:16- 11:49 What married life was like 11:49-13:20 How do you know you're ready for marriage? 13:20-16:30 Getting married for the right reasons 16:30-18:11 Why are more people getting divorced? 18:11-21:00 Experiencing stigma 21:00-22:30 Dating post-divorce 22:30- 23:22 How to reach out to Focus on Africa:The Conversation Presenter: Nkechi Ogbonna Producers: Fana Negash and Carolyne Kiambo Senior Producer: Priya Sippy Editors: Samuel Murunga and Maryam Abdalla Subscribe: http://bit.ly/subscribetoafrica Website: https://www.bbc.com/africa Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/bbcnewsafrica/ Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/bbcafrica/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bbcafrica/