Popular gospel singer, Bahati on Sunday marked International Women's Day by jotting down an emotional letter to his late mum.
In the tribute which Bahati posted on his social media timeline, he revealed that his hit song "Mama" was a reflection of his inner self and a way for appreciating his mother for the things she taught him.
"#DEAR_MAMA. This Song was One of the Realest pieces have dOne. For me it was not just a Song but a sincere expression of my heart, the inner Me. It was a Chance given by God that I might give Thanks to my late Mum #LUCIA_MUENI for the things she taught me...
#Utovu_Wa_Nidhamu_ndani_yangu_akaupiga Until today 13 years Later your words still keep me going. At times in my Silence I have always wished you were here and I would officially Dedicate it or sing to you as my fans do to their Mums around the Country.... Mum..
You taught me how to live with People. You said Respect & Humility is the only Degree I needed to Survive in my society. And until Now even if you chose to Leave too early your Words still make sense to me. Mum I believe you're in a Better place I don't know if you can Celebrate thiss??? .. If you can smile back because I just want to wish you a #HAPPY_WOMEN_DAY"
Bahati was raised in Kariobangi slums at the ABC children's home after his mother passed away when he was aged 7. He was enstranged from his father who sought a new wife and relocated leaving him stranded and alone in the slums.
After his father's passing, he was re-united with his step-brother who took him in the very same year he was set to finish his Primary school education.
In July last yeah, Bahati made his maiden journey to his late mother's home in Makueni County, where he was reunited with his maternal grandfather and learned of his grandmother's demise years ago.
source: http:// hotkenyanvibes.com
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