A shocking claim has rocked the Kenyan music scene after a woman stepped forward alleging that she is the biological mother of popular musician Bahati. This comes despite the long-standing, public account that Bahati’s mother passed away over two decades ago.
The woman insists that she is alive, directly contradicting the widely known narrative that the singer’s mother died when he was young.
The claim prompted a swift and unequivocal reaction from Bahati himself. The musician, whose life story often touches on the heartbreak of losing his mother, was quick to shut down the rumour.
In a powerful statement, Bahati directly addressed the woman’s claim:
“But my mum died over 25 years ago, I personally attended the burial and witnessed her grave.”
His response reinforces the tragic backstory that has been a defining part of his public persona and musical career.
Bahati has consistently spoken about the pain of his childhood, detailing how he was orphaned at a young age.
His father passed away, leaving his mother as a single parent and his mother tragically, died shortly after.
This led to him being raised in an orphanage, a challenging experience he frequently references in his music and interviews.
This personal history makes the current claims particularly sensitive, as they challenge a deep-seated truth in the artist’s life.
The woman’s claims were first aired publicly, quickly gaining traction across Kenyan social media platforms and traditional media outlets.
While the motive behind the woman’s sudden appearance and public claims remains unclear, the story has certainly captured the attention of fans and commentators alike.
At the moment, no independent evidence has been presented to substantiate the woman’s claims that she is the biological mother. Likewise, no official records have been provided to publicly confirm the details of Bahati’s mother’s death and burial.
The story highlights the complexities that can arise when a public figure’s private history is challenged in the age of social media. For now, the musician stands by his painful, decades-old memory.
