Popular Kenyan gospel singer Beatrice Wairimu Mbugua, popularly known as Betty Bayo, is dead.
Bayo passed away on Monday, November 1,0, while receiving treatment at Kenyatta Hospital.
The news of Bayo’s demise was confirmed by her ex-partner, Pastor Kanyari, with whom she had two children.
In his official social media, Kanyari wrote, “R.I.P Mama Sky. The mother to my kids.”
Bishop Muthee Kiengei also confirmed her death, stating that Bayo died after battling Leukemia.
In a heartfelt condolence on his Facebook, Kiengei said Bayo leaves behind a legacy of a great contribution in the growth of the Gospel Music industry, friendship, and a soul that maximized its full potential.
“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.
“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 came to the limelight after releasing her hit song dubbed Eleventh Hour, a song that was received well due to its encouraging script.
The song became an anthem in churches and across gospel platforms, solidifying her place among influential gospel voices in Kenya.
Betty was married to Pastor Kanyari, and they later separated after his 310 scandal, and she found love in Hiram Gitau, aka Tosh.
Fellow artists and industry stakeholders have poured in tributes, describing her as a humble, gifted, and inspirational figure.
