Reality television star NeNe Leakes, best known for her larger-than-life presence on Bravo’s The Real Housewives of Atlanta (RHOA), has stunned fans and the entertainment world by announcing her engagement—and impending marriage—to longtime boyfriend Nyonisela Sioh. The surprise news comes on the heels of months of swirling breakup rumors and an apparent secret reconciliation between the two.
A Shocking Announcement
Leakes, 57, took to Instagram late Thursday night to share a heartfelt post: “Sometimes life gives you a second chance at love,” she wrote, accompanying a series of intimate photos featuring herself and Sioh. The post concluded with the bombshell reveal: “I said YES! Nyonisela and I are getting married!”
Almost immediately, the comment section exploded with messages of shock, support, and celebration from fans, celebrity friends, and fellow housewives. Within minutes, “NeNe Leakes” was trending on Twitter as social media users rushed to react to the unexpected engagement.
Months of Breakup Speculation
The couple’s relationship has been closely watched ever since they first went public in late 2021, following the passing of Leakes’ late husband, Gregg Leakes. For months in early 2025, rumors of a breakup had circulated widely, fueled by cryptic social media posts and the pair’s noticeable absence from each other’s public lives.
Insiders say that Leakes and Sioh quietly parted ways for several months, but managed to keep the details of their relationship largely under wraps. “There was definitely a rough patch, and they spent some time apart,” a close friend of the star revealed to People. “But they were always in touch, and the love never really went away.”
Secret Reconciliation
According to multiple sources, NeNe and Nyonisela secretly reconciled earlier this spring. The couple chose to keep their rekindled romance out of the spotlight as they worked through their differences and rebuilt their connection. Friends say the pair attended couples counseling and made a concerted effort to communicate more openly.
“Nene is happier than she’s been in a long time,” another source shared. “She’s glowing, and her friends can tell that Nyonisela truly makes her feel loved and supported.”
Who is Nyonisela Sioh?
Nyonisela Sioh, a successful entrepreneur and luxury fashion designer originally from Liberia, captured Leakes’ heart with his charm and sophistication. The owner of menswear label Nyoni Couture, Sioh is known in elite fashion circles and is a regular at high-profile events.
Sioh has largely stayed out of the reality TV limelight, preferring to focus on his business and support Leakes from behind the scenes. However, sources say he has developed close bonds with many of Leakes’ friends and colleagues in Atlanta.
Fans and Friends React
The announcement has prompted an outpouring of well wishes from across the Real Housewives universe. Cynthia Bailey, Leakes’ longtime friend and occasional frenemy, commented: “So happy for you, sis! You deserve every bit of happiness.”
Porsha Williams, another RHOA alum, wrote: “Love is beautiful! Wishing you both a lifetime of joy.”
Looking Ahead
Leakes has not revealed a wedding date, but sources close to the couple hint that the ceremony will be an intimate affair with close family and friends, possibly in Atlanta or Sioh’s native Liberia. In the meantime, fans are eagerly awaiting further details and hoping that the nuptials might even be featured in a future RHOA special.
As NeNe Leakes embraces this new chapter, her journey continues to captivate fans around the world. One thing is clear: the Queen of Reality TV is ready to say “I do”—on her own terms.
