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Former Sol Generation artist Bensol has opened up about a deeply personal experience that, while leaving him shattered, ultimately transformed his music career.

In a YouTube interview with Philip Karanja, the singer-songwriter shared a time when his health declined so severely that it threatened to derail his life and relationships.

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“There were many moments in my life that I can attribute to God’s will and plan, but to single one out… there was a time I was ill, and I truly felt I might not survive,” Bensol recounted.

During this difficult period, his then-girlfriend ended their relationship due to his worsening health. “Her family was concerned, thinking, ‘This guy looks like he’s dying; maybe he has AIDS,’ since I had lost so much weight,” he explained.

Bensol clarified that, contrary to those assumptions, he was actually battling tuberculosis (TB), a disease that had severely weakened him.

As his health continued to decline, he had no choice but to return to his family home—a decision that unexpectedly became a pivotal moment in his career.

“I was extremely thin… but I believe everything that happened was essential for my life. I went back home, lost my voice, and could no longer sing, so I focused on writing songs,” Bensol said.

Isolated from external distractions, he dedicated himself to songwriting, pouring his emotions and creativity into his music.

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“I wrote many songs from my imagination, trying to picture how they would sound. I’d mentally record them in my head using the huskiest voice, and I ended up creating some amazing tracks,” he shared.

This reflective and introspective approach to songwriting unlocked a new creative process for Bensol, which has become central to his music today.

“It revealed something within me, and I learned to write from my subconscious. Nowadays, when I go to the studio, I prefer not to write with loud music. I like finding a quiet place, visualizing the song, observing life around me, and getting the purest words from that,” he elaborated.

Bensol noted that while this unconventional method has yielded some of his best work, others in the industry sometimes struggle to understand it.

“I try to explain this to people and fellow artists, but they often don’t get it. I just see the music,” he concluded.

Talented musician Bensoul is calling for legalization of weed in the country. The singer, who has been among the few celebrities admonishing the govt to legalize, has been on the frontline justifying the pros of weed.

Bensoul shared his sentiments in a recent interview with SPM Buzz, where he outlined two main reasons for his stance: medicinal benefits and relaxation properties.

“Let’s legalize this, not just because people like us smoke it,” Bensoul said in Swahili. “The medicinal uses of this plant could significantly change our country’s medical industry.”

Bensoul, known for his hit song “4:20,” urged the government to consider legalization’s potential to aid those suffering from treatable conditions. He also emphasized bhang’s ability to promote relaxation and meditation.

“There are many distracting drugs out there,” Bensoul said. “Bhang offers a natural alternative.”

Bensoul’s comments come shortly after he introduced his new girlfriend to the public. He addressed critics of his position by citing examples of countries like the United States and Germany that have legalized bhang.

Watch his full interview below;

Benson Mutua, also known as Bensoul, is a Kenyan singer and songwriter who has supported the legalization of marijuana.

The musician Anyiko Awoko recently stated in an interview that legalizing marijuana will help the economy because it has more benefits than drawbacks.

He stated his opinion that Kenya ought to legalize marijuana if other nations have done so.

He made the case that Kenya could follow many other countries in the world where individuals are financially supported by the marijuana sector and using it to support their families.

Bensoul continued by saying that marijuana users experience no adverse health impacts.

“I Have Never Seen Anyone Go Crazy Because Of Weed, Wenye Wanachizi Ni Because Of Other Drugs.”

Bensoul is a proponent of legalizing marijuana and de-stigmatizing its use for personal and medical purposes.

Despite his father’s discouragement, Sol Generation artist Bensoul is grateful for his unwavering passion for music, which has led him to the pinnacle of success. Following his father’s footsteps was not a path Bensoul was destined to follow, as revealed in a recent interview on Sol Generation’s YouTube channel.

Bensoul’s father, also a talented musician in his youth, attempted to steer his son away from a musical career. However, from the tender age of three, Bensoul knew his heart belonged to music.

“My dad was also a musician. He sang in the choir and played with a certain band. He tried to stop me from doing music, but music has been a part of me since I was three years old,” Bensoul confessed.

Born and raised in Embu, Bensoul’s childhood was marked by his single mother’s unwavering support and the challenges of growing up in the Dallas slum. His father had left the family, leaving Bensoul and his older sister, Lucy, under their mother’s care.

Bensoul’s mother, who has since passed away, openly discussed the struggles of raising her two children, with an age difference of 13 years. She revealed that Bensoul’s passion for music became a source of tension between her and his father, ultimately leading to their separation.

“My husband decided to leave us due to his insistence on my conversion to Islam. He made it clear that if we didn’t embrace Islam, we would no longer be associated with him. Bensoul’s pursuit of a musical path also became a source of conflict between me and his father,” she explained.

Despite his unconventional upbringing, Bensoul holds strong family values.

“Family holds immense significance for me. Raised by my mother, my father may not have been physically present, but his presence is still felt. However, his current whereabouts remain unknown to me,” he said during the interview.

Bensoul’s journey exemplifies the power of pursuing one’s dreams despite adversity. His unwavering passion for music has undoubtedly shaped his path to success.

Kenyan singer Bensoul has announced that his mother, Suzana, has passed away. The singer shared the news with his fans during a concert last week, performing a song in her honor.

In a previous interview with The Trend, Bensoul revealed that he could tell if his songs were hits based on his mother’s reaction.

“I never talk to her about them or send her a link, if she finds out I have a new song out and its amazing, that’s how I know that that was an amazing song,” he said.

Suzana also appeared on the reality series “Sol Family” on Sol Generations, where she opened up about Bensoul’s battle with tuberculosis. “I didn’t see the body, I only saw bones. I went crazy and I went to go look for doctors and at the time, they were on strike,” she said.

Bensoul has not yet released any further details about his mother’s passing, but he has asked fans to keep her in their thoughts and prayers.

Bensoul’s Music Career

Bensoul is a Kenyan singer-songwriter and guitarist. He is known for his soulful vocals and his blend of R&B, soul, and Afro-pop music. Bensoul has released two studio albums, “Soaring” (2016) and “On Fire” (2019). He has also won several awards, including Best New Artist at the MTV Africa Music Awards 2017.

Bensoul’s Personal Life

Bensoul is a private person and does not share much about his personal life with the public. He is not married and does not have any children.

Fans React to Suzana’s Passing

Fans of Bensoul have expressed their condolences to the singer and his family on social media. Many fans have shared their memories of Suzana and praised her for her kindness and love.

“Rest in peace, Mama Bensoul. You will be dearly missed,” one fan wrote on Twitter.

“Sending my love and prayers to Bensoul and his family during this difficult time,” another fan wrote on Instagram.

Suzana was a beloved mother, grandmother, and friend. She will be deeply missed by all who knew her.

Sol Generation singer Benson Mutua, better known by his stage name Bensoul, and his baby mama Tiffany Muikamba are celebrating the first birthday of their daughter, Trinity.

The happy parents took to social media to share photos of their little girl and their joy at her milestone.

“1 to Infinity. My absolute bundle of joy,” Bensoul wrote on Instagram.

Tiffany Muikamba posted a photo of herself holding Trinity and wrote, “Dear God thank you for my little bundle of joy. Seeing her turn one is a real joy. Thank you for taking care of us and always having our backs. Long live our little family ❤️.”

Bensoul and Tiffany met during the Oktobafest concert on October 31, 2021, while he was still dating his long-term girlfriend Noni Gathoni. Noni made it clear that she was not leaving Bensoul and would stick with him till the end.

The news of Tiffany’s pregnancy broke out earlier last year. In an interview, Tiffany revealed that their daughter was not as a result of a one-time thing.

Baby Trinity was born on September 2, 2022.

In a previous interview with Mic Cheque podcast, Bensoul revealed that he had to order DNA tests to confirm paternity of the daughter he sired with Tiffany Muikamba.

Despite the challenges they faced, Bensoul and Tiffany have managed to co-parent their daughter and are now celebrating her first birthday together.

The couple’s post has been met with a lot of love and support from their fans. Many people have wished the little girl a happy birthday and congratulated the parents.

It is clear that Bensoul and Tiffany are very proud parents and are excited to watch their daughter grow up. Here’s to many more happy years for the family!

After his exit from Sol Generation, Bensoul turned over a new leaf and declared that he’s no longer in a relationship with his long-term girlfriend Noni Gathoni.

The singer, who had been with the record label for close to five years, said he would not renew his contract and believed he was ready to be in charge of his future.

“I’m the jungle male cub, akifika a certain age, wanafukuzwangwa from the pride, wanaambiwa sasa enda ujitafutie. So wanafukuzwangwa wakiwa wengi, wengine wanamake it, na wengine wanakufa in the wilderness,” Bensoul said in the interview.

Single Again

Talking after his latest album released 20th this month, Bensoul disclosed that he is currently single;

” I am single. Don’t you know that I am single? Things ended amicably. We tried, but at some point it felt like we were forcing things. Right now, we are friends and we support each other. It’s not the baby mama issue that we had talked about and solved them. It’s unrelated issues.”

Bensoul doubles up as Tiffany’s baby daddy; and he’s looking to co-parent successfully with her despite their tumultuous relationship.

Sol Generation musician Bensoul’s baby mama Tiffany has opened up about missing the singer at times. The damsel, who happened to be impregnated by the singer while he was in another relationship, claims that he thinks about him on several occasions.

She shared on her socials that the two are no longer in bad terms and that she’s reminiscing the good times they had when they were still together.

” would be lying if I said I never think about you. What we had, our love hate relationship. Everything feels so ridiculously funny right now.”

Even though the two are no longer together, Tiffany said she loves that they are at peace now and she is happy raising her daughter.

“Considering how everything went downhill so freaking fast, I love the peace and harmony we now share. Life really has its ups and downs so never focus on the downs only because I never thought I would be this happy plus peaceful. It all feels like a dream but it’s really a huge miracle.”

The mother of one also revealed she might be ready to date again.

“Just realized something I never though I’ll be thinking of. I’m actually ready to date again, but I have a lot of rules.”

Bensoul had impregnated Tiffany while he was with Noni Gathoni. The revelation led to drama; which didn’t last for long anyway. For now, all Tiffany is having is déjà vu.

Benson Mutua Muia, famously known as Bensoul, has joined the controversial debate on whether to legalize marijuana or not. The singer seems to strongly agree with Octopizzo on the issue of legalizing the drug.

In an interview, Bensoul said that marijuana is actually safer than the cigarettes and alcohol people are taking.

”I feel like ni conversation government yetu inafaa ku take upon.”

BENSOUL’s REASON FOR LEGALIZATION

The singer also adds that marijuana has helped economies to grow. He also gives an example of Rwanda and Canada.

”Angalia countries kama Canada, walilipa deni yao within the second day. It’s a big industry.”

He also adds that USA has a good economy because they legalized Marijuana.

The singer has joined Senator Ledama Ole Kina and Octopizzo to campaign and champion for the legalization of marijuana in Kenya publicly.

The late Kibera Member of Parliament, Hon. Ken Okoth has also been championing and campaigning for the legalization of weed.

He wrote to the National Assembly Speaker Justin Muturi to petition for the legalization of marijuana use. He was the first Kenyan MP ever to support marijuana legalization.

I honestly think that our economy needs to try all means to get better and sustainable. Besides, we have a huge debt to pay as a country.