Renowned gospel singer Anastacia Kakii, celebrated for her chart-topping song “Kiatu Kivue,” has recently shared valuable insights and cautionary advice for women considering changing their names upon marriage.
Anastacia who previously used her ex-husband’s name Mukabwa Anastacia candidly reflected on her personal regrets and the challenges she faced in the process of rebranding after using her ex-husband’s surname.
She pointed out that many women make this decision without fully understanding the potential consequences, stressing that the realization often comes later in life.
“Even if you get married, you will be Mrs. so-and-so, and that is okay. Stop replacing your name with your husband’s. Brand your name or use your parent’s name,” advised Anastacia during an interview with Nairobi News.
The gospel artist opened up about the challenges she faced when attempting to rebrand herself as Anastacia Kakii.
The unfamiliarity of the name among Kenyans posed obstacles to her ministry.
To mitigate this, she strategically decided to leverage her popular song, “Kiatu Kivue,” as her brand name.
This choice allowed people to connect with her through the well-known track, streamlining her rebranding efforts.
“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. 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 explained.
Despite the challenges, Anastacia expressed gratitude for the support she has received from Kenyans and urged them to embrace and support local artists.
“Sometimes, if I go to various places, I am well received because some people think I am a Tanzanian yet I am Kenyan. There are those seasons but Kenyans should support their own and embrace their musicians.”
