The Kenyan gospel singer changed her name from Anastacia Mukabwa to Anastacia Kakii after divorcing her husband.
Anastacia deeply regrets building her brand under her ex-husband’s surname ‘Mukabwa’ against changing their names to include their husbands’ names after getting married.
In an interview with a local publisher, Anastacia stressed the importance of women maintaining their individual identities and encouraged them not to replace their names with their husbands’ names.
“What I would advise people is most women make this mistake without knowing. People might not understand it right now, but when it hits home, that is when you will understand.
“You have your name; use that. Even if you get married, you will be Mrs so and so, that is okay. Stop replacing your name with your husband’s. Brand your name or use your parent’s name,” Anastacia advised.
The gospel singer noted that it has not been easy for her to rebrand herself as Anastacia Kakii, as many Kenyans are still unfamiliar with the name.
Anastacia got married to her current husband Maurice William Juma in December, 2023.
