A paternity dispute between Rwandan musician Idrissa Ouédraogo and singer Vestine Ishimwe has been ongoing. The case has sparked intense debate on social media, with many Rwandans divided over the issue. On October 7, 2026, the Kicukiro Primary Court was set to deliver a verdict on the case, with Idrissa seeking a DNA test to confirm if he is the father of Vestine's child. However, the court's decision was postponed after Vestine's lawyer submitted new documents.
According to sources, Idrissa admitted to the court that he had seen a photo of the child, which has raised questions about his previous claims that he had never seen the child. Idrissa had previously stated that he wanted to see the child or undergo a DNA test to confirm paternity. Vestine, on the other hand, has consistently maintained that Idrissa is the father of her child. The case has sparked a heated debate, with some arguing that Idrissa's admission of seeing the child's photo should be enough to resolve the issue.
Idrissa had previously claimed that Vestine had asked him for 20 million Rwandan francs to cover hospital expenses in Canada, where Vestine gave birth to the child. However, Idrissa allegedly refused to pay, citing concerns that Vestine was trying to extort money from him. Vestine's side has disputed Idrissa's claims, stating that there is no evidence to support his allegations. The court case has also revealed that Idrissa had used his credit card to make payments while Vestine was in Canada.
A family member of Vestine has come forward with new testimony, revealing that Vestine and Idrissa started dating in 2024. According to the family member, Vestine had met Idrissa through a mutual friend, Dyna, who had given Idrissa Vestine's phone number. The family member also revealed that Idrissa had initially told Vestine that his name was Jean Luke, and that Vestine only discovered his real name, Idrissa Ouédraogo, when they were preparing to get married.
The family member also revealed that Idrissa had visited Rwanda three times before marrying Vestine and that Vestine had never met Idrissa's parents in Burkina Faso. Idrissa had allegedly told Vestine not to visit his parents, and instead, they had planned to get married in Rwanda. The family member also described Idrissa as a person with a quick temper, citing an incident where Idrissa had gotten angry during a car ride with Vestine.
Vestine and Idrissa got married on July 5, 2025, but their relationship was reportedly marked by conflicts and jealousy. The family member claimed that Idrissa was jealous of Vestine's brother and had gotten angry when the brother had touched Vestine. The family member expressed doubts about the couple's ability to reconcile, stating that Idrissa's behavior was unpredictable.
The paternity dispute between Idrissa and Vestine continues, with the court case ongoing. The case has sparked a national conversation about relationships, marriage, and family dynamics in Rwanda. As the case unfolds, many are watching to see how the situation will be resolved.
Key points
- Idrissa Ouédraogo admits to seeing a photo of Vestine's child
- Vestine maintains that Idrissa is the father of her child
- The court case has revealed a complex web of relationships and conflicting claims between Idrissa and Vestine
