By Lehlohonolo Lehana.
‘Married at First Sight Mzansi’ Season 2 star Makoto Phumodi opened up about her marriage, her husband’s secrets and her time on the reality show.
Airing every Sunday at 6:30pm on Mzansi Magic and streaming on Showmax, the couples taking part in this social experiment are Palesa Mphaki and Tshepo Miya, Makoto Phumodi and Nkuleleko Mahlangu, Themba Khosa and Nelisa Ntabeni, and Portia Baloyi and Bongani Luvalo. Now legally married, they’re figuring out married life in real time, and it hasn’t been smooth sailing.
In Sunday night’s episode, the wives gathered for drinks at Nelisa’s place and jaws dropped. Bombshells were dropped about their husbands, and the fallout has just begun.
Speaking exclusively about her journey, Makoto revealed she took part in the experiment because she wanted to try something different.
“I wanted to look for love in an unconventional way. There’s no manual to this experiment, so I went in with an open heart, “she said.
Seeing her groom at the altar was also a surprise.
“When I first saw him, I was like, ‘I’ve seen this face before.’ It was interesting because I didn’t know what to expect.”
Drama unfolded as early as the wedding night when Nkuleleko insisted that Makoto should leave her church and serve at his.
“By the time he started being hyper-religious on screen, I was already upset,” she admitted.
“The Bible says a man must provide and a woman must submit. But how do you submit to someone you don’t know will provide emotionally, financially, mentally or physically?”
Despite the rocky start, the couple has attempted to move past their differences.
One of the season’s most-talked-about storylines has been Makoto and her husband’s approach to intimacy. Fans debated the issue heavily on social media.
“Intimacy is important to me. My husband didn’t believe in foreplay or kissing when we first met, so those are the things we had to learn about each other and overcome,” she said.
Makoto stressed that emotional and physical connection is a non-negotiable in her relationships.
She promised fans that the best, and the messiest, is yet to come.
“There’s so much drama coming. People love drama and this show is packed with it. I’d say it’s one of the best reality shows right now, and they do not want to miss out.”