Ben Pol, whose real name is Bernard Michael Paul Mnyang’anga, took many by surprise when he denounced his Christian roots to convert to Islam.
The Bongo singer stressed that he had decided to convert to Islam and resolved to remain a Muslim until the end of his life here on earth.
Ben Pol’s mother Cecilia Buhondo was among many people who were taken by a rude shock to learn that the singer had denounced his Christian faith.
Ben Pol’s mom disapprovals of son’s decision to convert to Islam
The Bongo singer has since spoken about his new faith and how it affects his marriage to Anerlisa Muigai who is a Christian.
Islam forbids Muslim men from marrying non-Muslim women, Anerlisa is required to convert to Islam since her husband is now practicing the Islamic faith.
Ben Pol however stressed that his Islamic faith does not pose a threat to his marriage while speaking during an interview with EFM.
“Tukizungumzia dini ni suala linalotufunga sana kwenye ndoa, nachoweza kusema ni kuwa upendo wangu una nguvu sana, ndoa yangu ipo salama kabisa,” said Ben Pol.
(Religion is something that can lock us in marriage, what I can say is that my love is stronger and my marriage is very safe)
