Marriage has not changed me � Astley Gops

Friday, November 21, 2014

After months of being married, pop sensation Astley Gopalang popularly known as Astley Gops, and his wife Zandile officially celebrated their union in a private ceremony recently.

The slender musician, famous for songs such as Moshanyana Ga Ona Tsebe, said after the official celebration in Kumakwane, he was happy to graduate into being a ‘family man’.

“Marriage is a sign of maturity. I know what responsibility comes with marriage. I am a musician and I am happy that I married the person who understands me and my work. I have to be true to myself,” he said.

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Marriage has not changed me � Astley Gops

After months of being married, pop sensation Astley Gopalang popularly known as Astley Gops, and his wife Zandile officially celebrated their union in a private ceremony recently.

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