Jojo Robinson pens heartfelt farewell to friendship with Nonku Williams: ‘I forgive you'
One of the most iconic duos to emerge from the show was undoubtedly Jojo and Nonku, who first crossed paths in season 2.
Despite a rocky start, the two somehow managed to put their differences aside and cultivate a beautiful friendship.
From season 2 onwards, their bond - affectionately dubbed 'Joku' - captivated audiences, who rooted for them to thrive amidst the drama.
But as we know, all good things must come to an end, so did their friendship as it gave in to the foretold conspiracies about it, leaving their fans nostalgic for the good old Joku days.
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Some of the most memorable moments during their time together, both good and bad, include:
Us against them: There was a mutual support and defence for each other, particularly against other cast members and the public backlash on their friendship.
Playful moments: The pair shared so many experiences, including on and off-screen, as they always kept the public updated on their adventures and girl outings.
Mauritius baptism: Nonku baptising Jojo during their Mauritius trip while out at sea after their make-up session.
One sided love?: Jojo was often seen chasing after Nonku trying to make up for their fights, leading to fellow housewives calling her Nonku's 'backup singer' while Nonku didn't reciprocate or put in any effort into reconciling, like in Mauritius when Jojo chased after her and Nonku chose to lock herself in her room and disregarded her friend, even not answering her calls which brought Jojo tears.
Spiritual differences: Nonku's rapidly increasing faith and desire to share her faith seemingly clashed with Jojo's understanding whose spirituality is a tad more fluid. This led to many of their fights, as Nonku maintained that being 'saved' was a prerequisite for Jojo to be her friend.
The cracks before the break: The two unfollowed each other on social media, marking the beginning of their end.
In a heartfelt Instagram post, Jojo shared an emotional farewell message to her friendship with Nonku and apologised for any part she may have played in their issues.
'Dear nonkie nonks, I hope you find peace and love with whoever you choose in this life. I loved every second we spent together, and I'm forever grateful for the friendship we shared and the fact that you were a big part of my journey in this life,' she posted.
'I understand that you are going in a different direction, and I hope one day we get to talk again in person,' she continued.
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