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The engagement marks a new beginning for the 32-year-old artist, who recently revealed that he had plans to formalise his relationship in 2025. 

Speaking last year, Ykee Benda opened up about his desire to grow personally alongside his booming music career. “Getting married is also important,” he said at the time. 

“In life, you need someone who will stay with you when you get old. That is so important.”

True to his word, the proposal to Emilly shows the singer is committed to building a stable and meaningful relationship. 

After a well-publicised breakup with his baby mama, Julie Batenga, with whom he shares a son named Dante, Ykee Benda has since taken a different approach to love — one anchored in honesty and faithfulness.

While the couple has kept many details under wraps, sources close to them hint that preparations for a kwanjula — the traditional introduction ceremony — are already underway and could take place before the end of the year. 

Ykee, known for promoting family values and speaking out against infidelity, seems eager to walk the talk.