Controversial musician Bahati has finally spoken out after a video of an elderly woman claiming to be his mother surfaced online.
A visibly shocked Bahati took to social media to address the viral clip, firmly distancing himself from the woman’s claims.
In a post seen by Nairobi News on the evening of Tuesday, December 12, the Mama hitmaker reminded fans that his mother passed away 25 years ago.
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According to the singer, he personally attended her burial and confirmed her passing after seeing her grave.
He added that the woman’s claims have left him just as confused as everyone else.
“🥹🥹🥹 But my mum died over 25 years ago. I personally attended the burial and witnessed her grave 💔💔💔 This woman has confused me more. So what should I do??? 🙆♂️🙆♂️🙆♂️” he wrote.
The saga began after a video circulated on social media showing an elderly woman pleading with the star to forgive her and reach out.
The woman alleged that she is the singer’s biological mother, claiming she gave him up to a children’s home due to financial hardship.
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She went on to say that seeing him on television compelled her to come forward publicly, insisting she has information to back up her claims.
Her revelation stunned many netizens, especially since the musician has long been known to have grown up as an orphan.
Orphaned at a young age, Bahati spent most of his childhood at ABC Children’s Home in Mathare before rising to fame as a celebrated gospel star.
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