Gospel musician Anastacia Kakii, formerly known as Anastacia Mukabwa, has expressed regret on using her now ex-husband’s name in building her brand.
According to her, she has faced challenges in striking off the name Mukabwa while rebranding as Anastacia Kakii.
Many are not familiar with Kakii, and this has forced her to use her hit song Kiatu Kivue in her new identity.
“In my ministry, it has greatly affected me. Even right now, some people don’t know which name I use. I can’t use Mukabwa because he is my ex, and that is the name I built my brand under,” she told Nairobi News.
“Even now, rebranding is too hectic. I am currently calling myself ‘Anastacia Kiatu Kivue’ so people can understand me. They can relate to that song, but it has taken time for me to come up with a brand name.”
She urged women to stick with their original names or parents name in order to avoid such instances.
“What I would advise people is most women make this mistake without knowing. People might not understand it right now, but when it hits home, that is when you will understand.
“You have your name; use that. Even if you get married, you will be Mrs so and so, that is okay. Stop replacing your name with your husband’s. Brand your name or use your parent’s name,” she said.
