Bahati grapples with emotional turmoil following a message about his mother
Kenyan singer Kevin ‘Bahati’ Kioko finds himself in a state of emotional upheaval following a surprising message regarding his mother, years after he shared the heartbreaking story of her death and its profound impact on his life.
Bahati recently received a direct message from a woman named Mildred, who claims to be his stepsister. In a shocking revelation, Mildred asserted that Bahati’s biological mother is alive and often becomes emotional upon seeing him on television.
The news has left Bahati torn between disbelief and hope, unsure whether to cry or laugh in response to this unexpected development. He took to his social media platforms to share his bewilderment over the message.
“Sijui nilie ama nicheke… Só apparently sómeone has sent me a DM saying that my mum is alive,” Bahati posted.
Mildred’s message detailed, “Mambo. Mimi naitwa Mildred na pole sana kwa kukuambia mamako bado ako hai na mimi ni dada yako. Ati yeye akikuonanga kwa TV anaskianga machozi sana akueleze vile kulienda.”
She also provided contact information, urging Bahati to reach out to hear the full story from his alleged mother.
Bahati has consistently maintained that both of his parents are deceased, with his mother passing away when he was very young. In a 2022 interview with his wife, Diana Marua, he recounted the profound impact of losing his mother at a tender age.
“My mum and dad lived in Huruma. I have seen the good and bad times of Mathare. I remember I was six years old when I lost my mum. I was going to class one…it was on Christmas day. I think losing a mum changes everything. She was my only source of hope and the other alternative was to be left upcountry after her burial,” he emotionally recalled.
Bahati tearfully shared the challenges he faced after his mother’s death, clinging to Nairobi in hopes of a better future. Her passing motivated him to engage in politics to advocate for better healthcare facilities in Mathare.
The news of the DM has sparked concern among Bahati’s fans, urging caution as such messages could potentially exploit his emotions and personal life.
Bahati has yet to publicly announce any steps he will take to verify Mildred’s claims or respond to the message. This unexpected revelation has stirred a mix of emotions and memories for Bahati, prompting him to navigate through personal and professional challenges with introspection and caution.
