Long before social media amplified celebrity gossip, rumours about Abdul Mulaasi‘s love life had already become part of his public image.
The veteran singer says his woman-centred lyrics created a lasting impression that he lived the same lifestyle he portrayed in his music.
As the years passed, that perception only grew stronger, with many people convinced he had fathered children with numerous women.
During an appearance on Sanyuka TV, Abdul Mulaasi opened up about the speculation that has shadowed him throughout much of his career.
People see me and immediately think I used to party a lot. They see a man who has spent his life surrounded by different women. Because of that reputation, the public believes I have a countless number of children out there. Rumours spread everywhere.
He says those rumours eventually took on a life of their own, with more women bringing children to him and claiming he was their father.
If I sat down today and counted every child that has been brought to me, the total would be twelve. Twelve children. But in my heart, based on the reality, I believe my actual biological children are only eight.
Instead of allowing the uncertainty to linger, Abdul Mulaasi says he has chosen to settle the matter through DNA testing.
That is exactly why I am preparing to take a stand. I am going for a DNA test. Every single one of them will be tested.
If the tests go ahead, they could finally settle one of the longest-running rumours surrounding the singer’s personal life.