This archive report was first published on 2 December 2019.
Published on December 2, 2019, local artiste Arrow Bwoy, whose real name is Ali Yusuf, revealed during an interview on Upclose with Betty that he grew up in a domestic violent home.
Arrow Bwoy's father had 24 children, with him having two siblings and the other 21 from different mothers. His mother is of Ugandan descent, and his father is Luhya from Kenya.
'My mum and dad used to physically fight, a lot!' Arrow Bwoy told Betty Kyallo, recalling the painful memories of his childhood.
He was tired of seeing his parents fight and what hurt him most was when his fellow schoolmates used to make fun of him after they witnessed his parents' fights.
'Their fights were so bad, that other pupils in school would ridicule me, saying: 'Look, your father beats up your mother every day,' he said.
Living in such an environment affected Arrow Bwoy's education and well-being.
One day, Arrow Bwoy intervened in his parents' fight and all didn't go well. He picked up a large stone and threw it between them, causing them to stop fighting.
Arrow Bwoy has since advised couples to solve their issues maturely instead of resorting to violence.
'Marital problems or relationship wrangles cannot be solved through physical fights, never. I urge couples to sit down and amicably solve their differences without resorting to violence,' he said.
