Ben Pol, whose real name is Benard Michael Paul Mnyang’anga, took many by surprise when he denounced his Christian roots to convert to Islam.
The Bongo singer recently announced 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 converts to Islam, denouncing his Christian faith
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.
Ms Buhondo, while speaking Tanzania’s Ijumaa Wikienda newspaper, said that she too only learnt her son had converted to Islam through his post on social media.
Ben Pol’s mother also said she had been trying to reach her son on phone but her calls have so far gone unanswered.
“I’m also confused because I only recently saw the photo on social media. I’m shocked but I haven’t spoken to him yet; I’ll look for him so he can tell me what he’s decided on,” said Ben Pol’s mother.
Ms Buhondo doesn’t approve of her son’s decision to convert to Islam, she said she will talk to him when things calm down.
“I called him but my calls went unanswered. Maybe he needs time to rest and doesn’t want disturbances,” Ms Buhondo said.
