Musician Bahati has distanced himself from claims that he has failed to honour his Sh 1 million promise to Harambee Stars’ players.
The Mama hitmaker on the night of Thursday, August 28, 2025, shared a comic video through which he explained why he is yet to deliver his Sh 1 million to the Harambee Stars’ players after beating Morocco.
As earlier reported by Nairobi News, Bahati had promised to gift the players Sh 1 million if they won their match against Morocco played at the Moi International Sports Center, Kasarani.
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Blame It On McDonald Mariga
The star disclosed that he did not hand over the money on time because he was held up with family issues, including his child’s birthday in Naivasha.
That is not all, the singer also shifted blame to FKF vice chairperson McDonald Mariga, whom he accused of frustrating his efforts to handover the Sh 1 million to the players.
Bahati even went as far as leaking their private WhatsApp chats, insisting Mariga is to be blamed for not organising the handover process on time.
Bahati suggested that Mariga’s move to ignore his calls or responding to his messages was the reason for the delay.
In one message, dated Monday, August 18, Bahati wrote:
“Good morning senior, pole I missed your call. I was on set and also on a family vacation. I understand this week is crucial for the team’s training, so if I delay allow me to do it next week. Hii yangu ningetumana ni vile Wakenya wanataka proof nikipeana so naomba nijiletee aki.”
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The leaked chats also showed Bahati sending multiple follow-up messages without receiving any replies from Mariga, even as late as August 24, 2025, after the team had been knocked out of the 2024 CHAN.
Sh 3 Million For Harambee Stars
He shared a video of himself with DK Kwenye Beat while flaunting Sh 3 million as he insisted that he has no intention of failing on honouring his promise to Harambee Stars’ players.
The singer reiterated that he is ready to handover the money should Mariga play his part without much delays.
According to Bahati, he is even willing to gift Harambee Stars players Sh 3 million since it is just pocket change for him.
He noted that he will not feel a pinch by giving out the Sh 3 million because it is equivalent to his monthly expenditure.
Bahati had received massive criticism from Harambee Stars’ players and Kenyans a whole who accused him of trying to chase clout using the team.
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