This archive report was first published on 21 May 2020.
Kenyan singer Tanasha Donna has been facing backlash since her conversion to Islam, but her husband Jamal Gaddafi is standing by her side.
On his social media, Jamal shared a heartfelt message to his followers, urging them to support Tanasha in her new journey.
‘Hauwezi Kufanya Watu Wote Wakupende, Wakukubali Au Waamini Wema Wako.. kwa sababu hauna uwezo wa kuControl MAWAZO yao.
But he added a positive note, saying, 'IT DOESN'T MATTER KABISA' and encouraging Tanasha to enjoy her life.
‘Wewe Kula Vizuri, Kunywa Maji ya kutosha bila kusahau Machungwa ENJOY maisha! @tanashadonna’
It all started in April when Jamal publicly announced that Tanasha had converted to Islam, sharing a photo of themselves and introducing her as Aisha.
Days later, Tanasha's manager Diamond Platnumz confirmed the news in an interview, revealing that Tanasha had converted months prior.
‘WE WERE IN KIGOMA WHEN SHE BECAME A MUSLIM AND I TOLD RICARDO MOMO (A MANGER AT WCB) THAT IF HE PUSHES HER TO DO IT, I’LL PAY HIM. HE DIDN’T FORCE HER BUT HE TAUGHT HER. WHEN SHE CAME TO ME TO TELL ME THAT SHE WANTED TO CHANGE I TOLD HER TO GO AND THINK ABOUT IT AND COME TELL ME SO SHE TOLD ME THAT SHE WAS SURE.’
