Mueni Bahati Turns 10: Bahati Vows to Uphold His Late Mother’s Legacy Through Her

Popular musician and former politician Bahati Kioko marked his daughter Mueni Bahati’s 10th birthday with a heartfelt, premium promise.

Mueni is his daughter with ex-partner Yvette Obura. Bahati used the milestone to pledge his commitment to his daughter’s future, invoking the memory of his own late mother.

The celebration was shared on social media, featuring a special father-daughter vacation. Bahati ensured the birthday girl was celebrated with her younger sister, Heaven Bahati.

A Decade of Mueni Bahati

Mueni Bahati, named after Bahati's late mother, turned ten over the weekend. The name Mueni holds significant emotional weight for the musician, who often goes by the nickname 'Mtoto wa Mama' (Mama’s child) due to the early death of his mother when he was only seven years old.

In his birthday message, Bahati highlighted his unwavering support for his daughter:

“My Princess, the one named after My Late Mum Lúcia Mueni. A lot didn’t go well at the Beginning, but every day I strive to make sure that I make up for every smile lost... all I can promise is that you will always Live Like a Princess that you are!”

The Birthday Vacation

To mark the occasion, Bahati shared photos and videos of a luxurious trip. He took Mueni and her sister Heaven Bahati on a vacation to celebrate the milestone.

The shared moments showed the father spending quality time with his two daughters. The vacation served as a symbol of the commitment Bahati has made to both his children.

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Mueni and Heaven, who is his daughter with his current fiancée, Diana Marua, are often seen spending time together.

Co-Parenting Success Story

Mueni’s mother is Yvette Obura. Bahati and Obura dated in 2016 but later parted ways. The musician eventually moved on and is now engaged to content creator Diana Marua.

The relationship between Bahati, Yvette Obura, and Diana Marua has been notable for its journey to successful co-parenting.

For a time, Bahati kept Mueni and Yvette a secret at the beginning of his career, citing fear of heavy judgment as a gospel artist. He later apologised publicly for hiding them for almost two years.

Today, Obura and Bahati’s fiancée, Diana Marua, has fostered a relationship that many view as inspirational.

Bahati has publicly thanked Yvette for choosing "Peace above Violence" and helping to create a conducive environment to raise Mueni.

A Public Fatherhood Journey

Bahati's life as a father is intensely public, often featuring in his and Diana Marua's content. He and Diana are parents to three children together and are also foster parents to a boy.

Mueni’s birthday celebration underscores the importance of family unity for the star. Despite the initial complexity of their family structure, the musician continues to emphasise his role as a dedicated father to all his children.

The special promise to Mueni shows his dedication to honouring his past while shaping a promising future for his daughter.