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Gospel artist Bahati is crying out for help in collabo with the heavily-secular Boondocks Gang, and no one is taking notice. Cut him some slack!

Posted on by Kibaki Muthamia

Let’s face it.

It’s hard enough being a Kenyan celebrity. When people accept and follow you as a celebrity, there’s a lot of ‘ordinary’ you have to sacrifice. You’ll have to give up the street corner delicacies – Smokie with kachumbari, Mutura…. Hell, the pressure is real. You cannot board a regular Matatu to the CBD – a celeb has to drive, and have flashy wheels while at it.

The dose is served twice if you choose to be a gospel artist. A gospel artist has an image to maintain. It doesn’t matter how many gorgeous groupies scream your name – and groupies always tend to be gorgeous. Random people will send invites to extremely lit parties and you’ll die a little death every time you decline it. You are supposed to be saved, doesn’t matter if indeed you are saved.

Try to walk a mile in Bahati’s shoes. It’ll not be an easy mile.

While Bahati has carved himself a comfortable niche in the gospel industry, he’s overdone himself on several fronts. A few months back, the gospel artist invited his fans into his relationship with the beautiful Diana, and everyone was wowed when they tied the knot. Except, he went one further and created a reality show, on his family life: Being Bahati that airs on NTV.

The show Being Bahati was an instant hit, and commanded prime time on a national media platform. That kind of show was an ingenious first in the country. That soon ran bland, and grew boring in a few weeks. Ratings plummet. The show loses prime time slot on TV, but the good fellows at NTV grant a re-schedule, instead of stopping it entirely.

Why did the reality show Being Bahati lose its initial following? Why is a large section of the audience calling for its withdrawal?

It’s quite simple.

The celebrity is supposed to be saved. No sumptuous scandals, or controversial stunts in the daily life of a gospel artist. A reality show thrives on scandals. Bahati as a gospel artist is roped in by the need to keep his brand as a saved gospel artist.

Bahati won’t drink and drive. Bahati won’t flirt or bang his gorgeous groupies. Bahati won’t cheat on his adorable wife. Bahati will neither fight in dingy, downtown pubs, nor get arrested at midnight for being rowdy and disorderly. Bahati won’t diss a fellow gospel artist, or post seditious stuff on his social media platforms.

The reality show dies a natural death. There’s zero fun watching your celeb eat bread and eggs at breakfast. That gets boring pretty fast. That’s normal stuff in our households. Fans follow stuff that seems surreal. The worst fights in Bahati’s household borders on who does the dishes and takes out the trash. Ah!

At the same time, Bahati has been on a lull on the talent scene. It’s been a while since he’s released a track worthy of his stature. It also happens that a new music genre has been developed and taken the region by storm. Bahati is floored by the new crop of artists, and wants in – but, wait, he’s saved!

Poor Bahati. Let’s cut this guy some slack, folks.

It may be a matter of days, and a non-shocker if Bahati crosses over to join the secular artists. At the very least, his reality show would get a new lifeline. Everyone loves scandals!

Bahati now teams up with Boondocks gang for “Taniua” gospel song

Posted on by Branny

When the noise around gengetone music going to church then here comes another dubbed “Taniua” by Bahati featuring Boondocks gang.

EMB records CEO Bahati seems to have known how to capitalize on scandals. I mean it was just the other day that he was trending for getting Peter Blessing arrested.

Then I remember saying his drama was louder than his music.

Also read: The little drama boy: Bahati’s lost objective in the gospel music industry

Taniua

Well, it’s obvious he thrives on that. Here now he drops “Taniua”  loosely translates to “kill me”. This is a phrase that was made famous by Exray as a signature tune.

Bahati and Odi Wa Murang'a

However, the concept for this song is around a guy that is trying to reevaluate his life, torn between Christianity and the worldly fun.

For one I give credit for the team up despite knowing that this would spark a conversation among netizens. Furthermore, I believe Bahati knew this would be good for business.

Especially after the drama, he has had lately.

The lyrics are quite hard to understand for those that struggle with the Kenyan sheng. Yes, the idea was well put but too difficult for some people.

But anyway here it is. The lyrics have too much weight around kishada and hangovers.

Exray

On the other hand, I will give credit where it’s due, Boondocks gang delivered their lines just as expected. The beat to the song is also not badly off.

The delivery of the song would have been better with clearer lyrics because no matter what happens I believe God deserves His respect.

We can play around with everything but not the truth about the gospel.

For that in one sense if the song was merely for entertainment then I say good job, however, I will be lying if I say that many will sit down to listen to this for any conviction purpose. It’s all wrongly done but well-intended.

Your thoughts?

The little drama boy: Bahati’s lost objective in the gospel music industry

Posted on by Branny

This year has had its fair share of drama be it from politics through to the music industry.

The gospel music industry in Kenya as we always say is just a circus, especially around the contemporary music scene.

It’s just the other day when Kenyans on social media were praising Kevin Kioko alias Bahati for “supporting” talent when he took Denno.

They did a collabo together that we all fell in love with. Well, that was just about it.

Remember in early 2019, the EMB records boss had a major set back when all his artists inclusive of Mr.Seed, David Wonder among others left his label.

Reasons? They all had different stories of experiences with Bahati’s label.

Bahati’s Peter Blessing

Now this year, his newly late 2019 signee Peter Blessings and Producer Paulo have been on the receiving end.

Bahati and Peter

A few weeks ago it emerged that Peter Blessings was arrested on the order of  Bahati for breach of contract. This came after Peter Blessings had asked to leave the label and start off on his own more like “hustle” independently.

Also read: Mr Seed finally speaks after seeing a helpless Peter Blessing in handcuffs

Bahati got the “Nasubiri Bado” hitmaker for defying a supposed 20 years contract. I mean why get bound by such?

At the same time, his one-time producer Paulo was also arrested for theft and inciting Peter Blessings to exit the Bahati owned label.

Publicity or loss of relevance?

On the other hand, as we castigate him for his actions remember he has been vocal about his music business. Maybe these two are serving as an example of what happens when you breach a contract.

Whether there is truth on not at least that is clear.

Also read:¨Pride comes before a fall!¨ Kenyans warn gospel artiste, Bahati

However, one would question the honesty behind his ‘signing” of new artists in his label only to be harassed later on.

My two cents is Bahati should try and focus on the gospel music he is supposed to be doing. It’s unnecessary to feed the public with drama to remain relevant in the scene.

Ok, his music too has not been topping the charts so well maybe he should restrategize be it music or business.

Why? The exits from his label are louder than his music!!

Bahati says “Sakata” in new jam and its all about dancing to God

Posted on by Branny

For a company that has had some shake-up after the exit of his main players, EMB records CEO Bahati has proven that he is not giving up.

As the year comes to a close the blessing of a newborn baby Majesty. He brings us a new jam dubbed “Sakata”.

Sakata loosely translates to Dance.

This seems like a dance song for praise with reference to Davids’s dance in the Bible that helped him acquire his Kingdom. At least that is what I got from the lyrics.

Sakata

For every person at least we got to give thanks for all the blessing we got. No matter how small the fact that we are alive to this point is a gift.

Bahati

In this song, Sakata,  Bahati is doing a dance of Praise to God for the blessings all through the year. He says whether its rhumba ama dumba Sakata……

Further he goes on to brag about how blessed he is;

“Napiga selfie niposti nimeokoka Na nasakata hiyo Nina mapozi kijana nimeokoka Na nasakata hiyo,,,”

I mean Kijana Kaokoka. As much as I hold some opinion about this jam, Bahati has every right to brag about his God.

He, however, comes down to throw some shade to his “haters”.

He says, Wanaobonga hawajui nilikotoka Na nasakata hiyo Ni miujiza nione nimeomoka Apewe sifa huyo.
Clearly he still holds some grudges. But oh well, Life goes on.

In the meantime, all we can do is “Sakata.”

Video

In what looks like a promotional video, the dancers in this production can be seen dinning the EMB records Tees and Caps all through the video,

The locations are well selected including the slums. The Young Wallace directed song is good for dance.

However, the lyrical break down I would say is a bit shallow. We appreciate the colour and pomp in the video and the very clear message. But the repetition that carries the bigger part of the song can be annoying at some point.

For rating, I will go with 6/10. Your thoughts.

Bahati to Kenyan men: Let your wife control you if you want to be happy

Posted on by Pauline Syombua

Singer Bahati has been married now for almost five years and he’s enjoying every bit of it. Why? Because he lets his wife Diana Marau take control.

The singer recently revealed in an interview on NTV that men who allow women to take over at home are usually happier.

Let go

The singer confessed that women should be in charge at home and men should just follow their lead.

“You know women are the ones who run our homes. Whatever they say should go. By the way, advise to men out there, dear men, if you want to survive, if you want to be happy like me and not stressed like Samir, pleas allow your wife to hen-peck you. That way, your marriage will be happy,” he said. 

It’s not the first time Bahati has made such a comment. Sometime back, he confessed that Marua runs most of the things at home.

Bahati is back with a new single dubbed ‘Unavyonipenda’

Posted on by Catherine Nderitu

Bahati is back with a new single dubbed Unavyonipenda.  This comes in a few months after his last collaboration The gospel singer runs his own label EMB records which experienced a loss of few artists this year. Bahati is known for his good work in the gospel work.

Also, we must admitted that Baba Heaven is talented and unavyonipenda confirms it. Unavyonipenda is all about God’s love. He asks what if God was a human being. Anyway it is God’s love for us that keeps us on this earth.

This single is dope and it just confirms that Bahati ain’t leaving the gospel industry like other small boys we know.

Production

In addition to the good voice, we realize that is a lot that has been done for the success of Unavyonipenda. The video is of high quality. Also, the background and setting was a great choice. Have you looked at the costumes? They are just so in line with the theme and very creative. EMB records is still up there.

Also, audio production is also great. The beats are well equalized and the audio well mixed. One can clearly here the words and it is just amazing.

The video was directed by Steve Mugo.

Delivery of ‘Unavyonipenda’

In most cases the emotions brought in a song that what’s captures listeners or viewers attention. Bahati does so well in delivering the song. It is filled with emotions and at some point he is shading tears. This is just.. I do not know how to describe it.

Also, if you listen to all his work, you’ll realize that he is always emotional. The lyrics are great and how they have been brought out is amazing. Kama binadamu Nimejawa madhaifu Lakini upendo wako Yesu Umeshinda dhambi nguvu. This line is so true for those who believe in Christ existence.

Unavyonipenda is a hit. For those who love cool music, I’d recommend this jam. Bahati should concentrate more on music now.  Yes he is talented and he should keep us entertained.

I give the song a rating of 7/10.

Below is a link to the video.

Where is the line drawn?Kenyan gospel artists’ antics

Posted on by Branny

In recent years the Kenyan Gospel Industry has grown tremendously, something we should be very proud of as a nation.

We have seen the growth of young  gospel artists flourishing in the name of God.A quest to have a spiritual being for guidance and conviction is a very good indicator of sobriety.

However as it grows, some forget the essence of their “calling”.For this article we are going Biblical.

According to the Bible in Mathew 7:1, it says  ‘Judge not, that ye be not judged. Mhhhh!!

But  I believe that some  Kenyan Gospel artists are messing up big time.True?

The industry is filled with Musician that seem not to understand what the gospel is all about.

Or is it that they do not understand what the Gospel is?

Good News

Let’s do some light shading, the Basic meaning of  the Gospel means Good news.Clearly the news we getting from some of this artists is the opposite of it all.

Good thing Willy Paul shifted to this other side.I mean there is no in between when it comes to matters God.

Willy Paul now former Gospel Artist

God is nobody’s brother or sister!!!He is the most High, most revered.He should be respected!

That said, Where is the line drawn when it comes to matters Gospel music?

When controversy becomes the order of the day for these artists, it portrays you in a different aspect.

For example with happened with DK Kwenye Beat and Hope Kid is not something we will forget so fast.

Fine we all fall short of God’s glory but this should have been a wake up call.

Spread The Gospel not your dirty linen

The veteran gospel artists with the likes of Esther Wahome, Eunice Njeri,Reuben Kigame, Rufftone among others have set records with songs that we can relate to even today.

Furthermore, they managed to sing praise to God and make money at the same time.So we cant say they are just doing it for the money.

In a post on Facebook sometime back Kigame stated,

“If you write a song about the word of God, cite it, refer to it, apply it, etc, I promise you, your song will be bigger than you. It will be as big as God’s Word and it will be hard to pass away,” 

Also read:Blind gospel singer Reuben Kigame advises Bahati/Willy Paul generation of singers

On the other hand, the new generation artists  have showed talent to the world but the drama of their lives is just too much for the public to deal with.

Too many antics that I believe are unnecessary.

For someone who needs spiritual guidance, if your song won’t be a blessing to me then you as the servant with a “calling” has failed me.

In any case its  you with the calling.

Business in the Gospel

Business in the gospel is nothing new.After all we all need to make a living out of our talents.

But again considering your stance you will always have a limit to the kind of business you do.

A good example, we appreciate that for ‘Being Bahati” its a show that earns him some money but the antics in the show are just too much.

For some of us who have watched it you’d think this was among the factors of the fall out between Bahati and his then signed artists. Or was it?

In conclusion,we hope that the veteran artists can be a mentoring factor to the new generation artists of the gospel.Why?

Because this will end the endless drama of who said what or did what.

It help create a generation that will fear God in the gospel instead of just paying lip service to the word.

Bahati features Danny gift in latest song “Fanya” after the relaunch of his Label

Posted on by Branny

Rebirth…

Few months after all of his artists left the EMB records, Bahati is back on the screens with “Fanya ” that he features Danny Gift.

 

Danny Gift of the famed ‘Kazi ya Msalaba’ which featured daddy Owen is now signed under EMB records that is owned by Bahati. The song was released at  the EMB Rebirth  at KICC .

‘Fanya” being their latest song together. The song Basically encourages people not give up in whatever they do for God  will ‘Fanya  kuliko alivofanya jana”. Thus serves as an inspiration to many to work harder with expectations from God.

Lyrics and Message

The song’s lyrical approach for was a bit low per. Bahati is an award winning artist with hits like ‘Mama‘ and ‘Machozi‘ which did so well.

As much as Danny Gift is being re-introduced to the industry, he too is known for good gospel  lyrics.

Many would feel that the “Fanya” has been over used in the song even where it is not needed.

Despite the clear message in the video the lyrics did not give us the urge to yearn for more in the song. Did he come back too soon?

Production…

The song is produced by Paul of  EMB label and  Directed by Ivan, the song has good camera work and the story flow is very easy to relate to.

On the other hand the song has received its share of backlash on youtube ;

“EMB records ongeza creativity si uongo mafans tunajua music,cauze thz song ni kama ya ma learners.”
Princess Faith
‘Bahati Needs someone to write good songs for him, he has a nice voice.”
King_ Ibra 254
Ile kitu naskia hapa ni Fanya fanya to…really?? No message totally ???? U can do better than this bahati   among many more.
For rating purposes I give it 5/10.I believe they can do better than this.
Below is the video,tell us what you think.

It’s not easy being Bahati’s wife– Diana Marua opens up

Posted on by Pauline Syombua

If you are thinking about marrying gospel singer Bahati, you better think again. And again.

Someone who has married him says it’s one of the toughest things you can do to yourself. According to Bahati’s wife, marrying the 25-year-old singer is a bit scaring because of the scrutiny he gets online.

“It is challenging for me because Bahati is a public figure. for him, I think he is used to bloggers and all these people and being scrutinized over small things. One thing that has helped me is that we are blind to haters , said the mother of one.

Trolled

The two have been attacked numerous times online especially over their age difference. Diana Marua is older than Baba Heaven by a few years. Many have labelled her a cougar.

“Our age difference has been a huge factor out here but then again everyone has their own life. this is my life with him so live yours we know how we love each other so leave us and our age difference,”she added.

Why Being Bahati is about Being Diana

Posted on by Branny

Being Bahati or what…

After 9 months on air, Being Bahati  a Kenyan reality show that airs on Ntv  has gained its viewership from the look of trends on social media.The show was to prominently feature Bahati’s love life, general celebrity status, his wife Diana Marua and his two daughters Mueni and Heaven.

For sometime  you would think that the show producer changed tide after episode two of the show  from ‘Being Bahati  to Being Diana .’ Why? The show now tends to focus more on Diana Marua  than Bahati. By that, the show  started with Diana Marua- Bahati’s wife and the surprise baby shower.That is beside the issue.

 Relevant?

Most of the sequel  episodes in the show continue  showing us irrelevant things  like what Diana did to Bahati, what she did not do, what salon she went to,what hair she did, who she went out with,who she disagreed with,what she cooked  and so on.

Before long, you get to social media and see Diana trending on various pages , a good example was after  she kicked out three house helps in a month – well she had her reasons. But how can  someone be distasteful of people in such a short while?

Basically,Diana being in that show is what sets the agenda of discussion to the viewer.

After  a while  we are told about  her buying  Bahati a car for his birthday not just  any car a range Rover-Goals huh?

Don’t forget she was the one being given a house as an apology after the two had broken up few days before . This happened when  Diana claimed that Bahati had  neglected  them with  the ‘excuse’ of working.Lame excuse I would say.

Extra Bahati

Unfortunately,  Bahati is shown either on phone  or on talking heads to the viewer. This, to explain what happens. His activity in the show is not clearly put out like that of Diana. He is more of a supporting cast more an extra in the show.

Other things that popped out in the show that were off were when  in  the last episode we are being told of Diana having a ‘girls day out’.I mean was that necessary to a viewer?What point was being driven from that? Ex-talks? Men talks? Fine, I think that should have been kept in the wraps!

Nobody wants to know what Bahati’s wife’s friends love lives were like or should be!Makes sense? Had to make that sink in.

 Mr. Seed, one of the once EMB records signed artist left and opened his own studio Starborn Empire after an alleged fall out with Bahati because of disagreements between their wives.Still on Diana! But that is a story for another day.

We can’t deny there is good camerawork and editing.

However the whole concept of ‘Being Bahati ‘ is not fully considered not unless Bahati’s  celebrity Status was the only factor.

For relevance and impact, the show’s producer should take a another approach to make the show about Bahati if not change it to ‘Being Diana’.

It doesn’t make sense to have a show that says different thing to what it is expected to.

Bahati’s baby mama exposes Bahati yet again: I was so pale with almost 30kgs down because I wasn’t eating

Posted on by Pauline Syombua

Bahati’s ex-lover Yvette Obura has yet again disclosed how things were not rosy between her and the gospel singer while she was pregnant with her daughter Mueni.

On a Facebook post, Obura shared how Bahati had neglected him after getting her pregnant a thing that almost killed her. In the post, she shared how she lost weight so much because she was too weak to cook.

“I hate my pregnancy period to date. First time mom, went through the knife and I was alone. I did not even know how to raise a child. One week later, my milk dried up because I was not eating.” she said.

Tough Road

Bahati and Mueni dated and got their daughter in their early 20s. The journey wasn’t easy for both since they had no jobs. Bahati was still a struggling singer trying to make a living.

“I went back home and my mom cried. I was so pale with almost 30kgs down. I remember crying every day. I just thank God for my mom,” Yvette penned.

The Bahati’s celebrate their daughter’s 1st birthday!

Posted on by Pauline Syombua

Gospel singer Bahati and his wife Diana Marua earlier this morning went to share special messages on their Instagram pages as they celebrated their daughter’s first birthday.

The couple which has been making headlines for the wrong reasons a few weeks ago couldn’t help but share their daughter’s special milestone on social media.

Heaven Bahati

Birthday messages

Although baby Heaven will not remember anything from her 1st birthday; Bahati and his wife went all out to shower her with special messages on her special day. Through his Instagram page Bahati wrote saying;

https://www.instagram.com/p/Bt23_hWnrk_/?utm_source=ig_share_sheet&igshid=1wv1c4qdfwotz

Mama Heaven on the other hand could not believe how far her baby has come. Through her instagram story the singer’s wife wrote saying;

Diana Marua

Mr Seed’s wife reveals that the Bahati’s called police on her: It was surprising the incident happened

Posted on by Pauline Syombua

Mr Seed’s wife Nimo Gachiri has finally opened up about the incident that made his hubby leave Bahati’s label EMB.

Nimo, speaking to Y-Mashariki TV host Ken Relbis, said that it’s true someone from Bahati’s team called police on her during New Years Eve party.

She didn’t mention who exactly did it but fellow gospel artist Ringtone I guess already did that part for her when he came out to say Diana Marua did it.

“When your friends or people you thought are your friends betray you, you will definitely be bitter,” she said.

Betrayal

Nimo made it clear that the reason why they had to ditch Bahati and his team was because of the betrayal.

“I have maintained a stance that the past is the past. It was surprising that the incident happened. Neither me nor (Seed) knew anything about it. That’s why you saw Seed put up the post saying he respected him and he remains friends with him (Bahati),” she further disclosed.

 

Video: Willy Paul unites with Bahati, Hopekid, Boss MOG to mourn his late dancer Val in new song 

Posted on by Pauline Syombua

Singer Willy Paul has released a new song mourning his late dancer Valary, better known as Val, who died in a car accident not so long ago.

Pozze brought in a bunch of other gospel artists such as DK Kwenye Beat, Alemba, Bahati, Hopekid, Boss MOG, among others who worked with Val to pay their final respect in the song.

Missed

Willy Paul went on to share that Val had always wanted to be part of his dance team and that happened before she passed on. In the sad post on social media, Willy Paul added that she will be missed even though they spent just a short time together.

“Her biggest dream was to one day meet me and dance for me. Valary I miss you and we miss you.. this one is for you.. it’s a dedication to you.. rest with the ANGELS.. thank you @weezdommusic@dkkwenyebeat@bahatikenya@hopekidhk@timelessnoel@jabidii_music@djshiti_trhk And kila artist mwenye ako kwa hii clip.. mko wengi.. BLESS up!! The whole song iko YouTube!! WILLY PAUL – VALARY TRIBUTE SONG.” Willy wrote.

Here’s the song:

Bahati confesses how marriage has changed him big time

Posted on by Pauline Syombua

Ever since gospel singer Bahati and model Diana Marua exchanged vows, things have really changed and the singer isn’t ashamed to accept that.

In a recent interview, the singer shared that having a baby and settling down with Marua has made him a more focused and responsible man.

“Imenisaidia sana kuwa more responsible. Thinking jioni uko na watu wanakuangalia unafeed so imenisaidia sana kukuwa more responsible more focused. At times naangalianga Heaven pia nasema I have to live right because right now I’m in the public hizi vitu hazijifuti zinajiweka,” said Bahati.

Humble

Bahati also revealed the secret that has helped him stay humble despite his recent success. According to the singer, he’s focused on helping and inspiring guys who look up to him.

“I wanted to be different but majorly my drive was to inspire and you can never inspire when you cannot connect with your people and you can never connect with your people when you cannot come down to the level ya kila mtu.

“Knowing the reason why I started this ndio imenisaidia sana kujikumbusha I need to be humble, I need to reason with people, I need to listen to everyone. I always take my fans kama my bosses, just knowing your calling inakufanya ukuwe humble,” he said.