This archive report was first published on 7 May 2021.
Published on May 7, 2021, Tanzanian singer Ben Pol has sparked controversy after asking Zuchu's mother, legendary Taarab singer Khadija Kopa, to give him her daughter.
Ben Pol's sudden interest in Zuchu comes just days after confirming that he is divorcing Kenyan businesswoman Anerlisa Muigai.
Ben Pol shared a video dancing with Kopa and asked her to give Zuchu to him, stating, 'This is my mother and You know me, so mum should give me her daughter.'
Ben Pol's divorce proceedings with Anerlisa Muigai are currently underway, with Anerlisa confirming that she signed the necessary documents.
Anerlisa had stated, 'I would like to make it clear that I signed whatever needed to be signed and I do not wish to be associated with anyone. My focus right now is my career and peace.'
