The popular boxer on Starr Chat with Bola Ray on Tuesday said he started to bleach his skin colour because he took inspiration from Daddy Lumba and Michael Jackson.

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Bukom added that while he was bleaching, he was addressed as Banku Fresh; an accolade that got his head swollen all the time.

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Manager of Daddy Lumba, Roman Fada, who was monitoring the interview, sent a message to the host, Bola Ray.

“Daddy Lumba is actually listening to the show. He was enjoying the interview until Bankum brought in the bleaching part” manager of Daddy Lumba sent and was read by the host.

Bukom Banku was handed his first defeat as professional boxer on Saturday by Bastie Samir.