Ghanaian musician cum boxer, Bukom Banku, has disclosed that he did not fast during Ramadan.
In an interview on Max TV, Banku explained that his decision was not due to any health condition but simply because he could not go without food.
Ramadan is a significant period in the Islamic faith, marked by fasting from dawn to sunset, prayer, and spiritual reflection.
It is believed to be the time when the Quran was first revealed to the Prophet Muhammad.
While fasting is a fundamental obligation for Muslims, certain exemptions exist for those who genuinely cannot fulfill this religious duty.
However, the retired Ghanaian boxer clarified that his decision was simply a personal choice.
He stated that he often gave money to people who fast on his behalf and pray for him.
According to him, this act is permissible within Islamic teachings, and he believes it allowed him to participate in the spirit of Ramadan in his own way.
He further noted that his community members are fully aware of his stance on fasting and have come to accept it over the years.
“This year’s fasting was successful. Those who embarked on it really did it well. I am a Muslim, but I have told Ghanaians that I cannot fast. So, I gave people money to fast on my behalf.
“When I wake up in the morning and I have not eaten, I don’t like it. It gives me stomach issues. I know myself better than anyone else.”
Despite not fasting, he expressed his commitment to the values of Ramadan by supporting others who observed the fast.
Shedding more light on his eating habits, Bukom Banku said, “I eat early in the morning, afternoon, evening, and later at night.”
