This archive report was first published on 8 June 2020.
Published on June 8, 2020, gospel singer Ben Githae has spoken out about his past scandal, where he was accused of abandoning his twins and plotting to kill their mother.
Ben Githae, the 'Tano Tena' hitmaker, found himself at the center of a public controversy last year after his alleged baby mama came forward, accusing him of abandoning their twins and plotting to kill her for refusing to abort the children.
However, Githae defended himself, stating that he had been financing their mother and taking full responsibility for their well-being.
'I have not refused the children are mine, neither have I refused to have a DNA test,' he said.
'I have been taking all the responsibilities. I have been paying the house rent for her, doing everything for her. If there's anything else, she should tell you. This woman is out to tarnish my name.'
Despite his family forgiving him, some of his friends still remind him of his past mistakes.
However, Githae has since spoken out about the impact of the scandal on his life, stating that he has met several people, including artists, pastors, and leaders, who are suffering from depression due to negative experiences from their past.
'It is deeply eating them in the present. Sht happens as it happened to me a few years ago and was exposed early last year. I became a laughing stock but I refused to die,' he said.
'I remained strong. I refused depression. I prayed for forgiveness from family, friends, and the public. Most forgave me but a few keep reminding me of that bitter past.'
The scandal ultimately affected his marriage, with his wife holding on to herself for a long time before the media exposure became the final straw.
However, Githae has encouraged people to pick up the broken pieces and move forward, stating that 'Believe the report of the Lord for He is a God of a second chance. Be resilient.'
