A video of the late gospel singer Betty Bayo speaking about the importance of raising children in a peaceful home has resurfaced amid the ongoing custody dispute involving her children, Sky and Danny.

In the clip, the singer emphasized that providing children with a peaceful family environment was more valuable than material possessions or an expensive education.

Her message has attracted renewed attention as Kenyans follow the dispute over who should care for her two children following her death in November 2025.

The video resurfaced as the children’s biological father, Pastor Victor Kanyari, and their stepfather, Hiram Gitau, popularly known as Tash, remained at the centre of the custody debate.

What did Betty Bayo say about raising children?

In the video, Betty explained that parents should prioritize their children’s emotional well-being rather than focusing solely on material provision.

“Due to public demand, I am repeating this message. The greatest gift you can give your kids is not expensive education or leaving them an inheritance in terms of money or property,” she said.

She went on to explain that children benefit most from growing up in an environment where there is peace, regardless of their parents’ marital status.

“The greatest gift is raising them in a peaceful family. I am not saying the parent has to be married or single; as long as wherever you are, there is peace,” the singer added.

Her remarks highlighted the importance of a stable family environment and the role it plays in children’s upbringing.

Betty Bayo’s message resurfaces amid custody dispute.

The video has resurfaced at a time when the future of Sky and Danny has become a subject of public discussion following a court ruling granting Kanyari custody of the children.

The siblings had been living with Tash following their mother’s death. Both children reportedly expressed their wish to remain with him, with the dispute attracting widespread reactions from Kenyans online.

Tash challenged the custody decision, while the court’s ruling addressed the children’s legal custody and the arrangements needed to safeguard their welfare during the transition.

The matter has also prompted discussions about the children’s emotional needs as they continue to navigate life without their mother.

Following the video’s circulation, some social media users reflected on Betty’s words in light of the family’s current circumstances.

@Rose Angel wrote, “They say the internet never forgets.”

@Malkia Artetah said, “People do not even understand that those kids are still grieving.”

Betty’s resurfaced message has therefore drawn attention not only to her views on parenting but also to the challenges her children face following her passing.