Who is NeNe Leakes’ ex-boyfriend, Nyonisela Sioh?
TELEVISION star Nene Leakes made her relationship with Nyonisela Sioh social media official in January 2022.
However, on July 25, 2023, the 55-year-old announced she and her hubby had decided to take some time away from each other.
Who is NeNe Leakes' ex-boyfriend, Nyonisela Sioh?
Nyonisela Sioh is a businessman and fashion designer who owns the menswear brand, Nyoni Couture.
He frequently models his men's suit company, which is located in Charlotte, North Carolina, and often promotes it on social media.
According to his : "Nyoni’s bespoke menswear is natural, artistic, sophisticated, and romantic—heavily influenced by a combination of British, Italian, and French tailoring.
"Born in Monrovia, Liberia, Nyoni’s fashion ideas and concepts are inspired by his African heritage, fused with Western styles."
He was previously married to Malomine Tehmeh-Sioh for six years before he filed for divorce from her in November 2022, as per .
How long were NeNe Leakes and Nyonisela Sioh together?
While it's unclear when Nene Leakes and Sioh began dating, they were reportedly introduced by Peter Thomas, the ex-husband of reality television co-star Cynthia Bailey, as per .
The RHOA alum's new relationship came just a few months after her husband, Gregg, passed away.
They were first linked in December 2021 after being spotted holding hands while leaving a Miami Beach restaurant.
At the time, an insider told : "It's still very new but she's almost like a teenager with him, just light and giggly and feeling those new relationship butterflies."
However, on July 25, 2023, Leakes revealed that she and Sioh are no longer together during part 1 of her interview with former RHOA producer, Carlos King, on his Reality with the King podcast.
"Today, we are taking a break. We've been taking a break," Leakes confirmed on Tuesday's .
"It's … things I'm not happy with, things he's not happy with. It's just not working at the moment. He is single so if any of the ladies out there want to holla at him, go right ahead."
What happened to Leakes' husband Gregg?
In September 2021, Leakes' husband, Gregg, died of colon cancer.
She had been his caretaker since he was first diagnosed with the disease, sharing with : "It was difficult."
"Gregg handled a lot of things in our life. There were some things I didn't know — some of the simple things. I didn't even know who the lawn guy was."
The pair tied the knot in 1997 for the very first time but ended up getting a divorce in 2011.
They rekindled their romance in 2013 and later that year, tied the knot for a second time.
Upon Gregg's passing, Leakes' told the outlet: "The last five days before his passing was really beautiful. All of his children were there. His best friends were there. Our closest friends were there. We all sat with him around the clock."
She continued, "We talked a lot, and we made peace with what was happening."
Nene detailed: "I told him I wouldn't have chosen another husband other than him. I said, 'I married you twice, crazy man."
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She was also there for him when he took his last breath, recalling: "He took a deep breath, and then he stopped.
"He said he wanted me to move on with my life," the reality star went on to say.