Former Taita Taveta woman representative turn gospel singer Joyce Lay has dropped her family name 'Lay' and adopted a new stage name.

Through her instagram page, Joyce said she will be using 'Jewel' as her stage name adding her husband doesn't want to be associated with what she is called to do.

"I will not use my family name Lay anymore. I'm forced to pick a stage name. I am Jewel. This is because of my special mission with God," she stated.

Adding "My husband doesn't want to bne associated with what am called to do. I truly understand him. So he said that, I have to drop the family name , if i'm determined to follow my dreams . I chose the latter. I will follow my dreams to the end. This is what will lead to my success and fullfilment".

This comes just months after she stated that she will no longer go back to politics.

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Joyce is set to release her first video titled 'Holy' soon.