Tanzanian singer Ben Pol, ex-husband of Kenyan heiress Anerlisa Mungai, has revealed his struggle with bankruptcy during the peak of his fame between 2010 and 2014.

• The Bongo R-n-B star found himself unable to afford rent and had to move back in with his parents.
• A significant factor was the decline in live performances, which was the primary income source for artists at the time, unlike current streaming and influencer deals.
• After a period of financial hardship, which saw his car repossessed, he staged a comeback with the song Sofia, earning an estimated Tsh15 million (approx. Sh738,197) from shows and eventually rebuilding his career.