Kenyan gospel singer Beatrice Wairimu Mbugua, popularly known as Betty Bayo, has died.
She reportedly passed away on Monday, November 10, while receiving treatment at Kenyatta Hospital.
Her death was confirmed by her ex-husband, Pastor Kanyari, with whom she had two children. In a post on social media, he wrote, “R.I.P Mama Sky. The mother to my kids.”
Bishop Muthee Kengei also confirmed her demise, stating that Bayo died after battling leukemia. “Living a life of praising God and business, the mother of two has been a jovial artist until lately when she was diagnosed with blood cancer (Leukemia) at an advanced stage,” he wrote.
He added, “She leaves behind a legacy of a great contribution in the growth of the Gospel Music industry, friendship, and a soul that maximised its full potential. She has rested after serving. My condolences to your Mum, Husband, Siblings, Friends, the Music industry, and to your beautiful children. Rest in Peace, Betty Bayo, Cancer will also die one day.”
Betty Bayo rose to fame with her hit song Eleventh Hour, which became popular in churches and on gospel music platforms. She was previously married to Pastor Kanyari, but they later separated following his “310 scandal.” She later found love with Hiram Gitau, also known as Tosh.
