Bahati’s Biography, Songs And Net Worth

Bahati has his birth names as Kevin Kioko. He is a popular Kenyan gospel musician who has made a big name in his country’s music industry.

He was born on December 22, 1993 in Mombasa, Kenya. He grew up in a children’s home in Nairobi after being abandoned by his parents.

 

Bahati’s Educational Background

Bahati’s educational background is not widely known, but he has mentioned in interviews that he dropped out of high school due to financial constraints and had to rely on odd jobs to make ends meet before he started his music career.

Bahati’s Music Career

Bahati began his music career by singing in church choirs and later joined a music group called “Vocalist,” where he performed at local events.

In 2012, he auditioned for and won the eighth season of East Africa’s Talent show, “Tusker Project Fame.”

Bahati released his debut single, “Siku ya Kwanza” in 2013, which became an instant hit and earned him fame and recognition in the music industry.

He has since released other popular songs, including “Mama,” “Barua,” “Lala Amka,” and “Kuchu Kuchu.”

Other songs so far released by Bahati include:

• Kuchu Kuchu
• Lover
• Ndani Ya
• Story Yangu
• Ndogo Ndogo
• Yesu
• Wewe Ni Mungu
• Wanani
• Itakua Sawa
• Unavyonipenda
• Nasimama
• Nyota
• Mwisho Wa Dunia
• Ten over Ten
• Ching Ching
• Rock of My Life, among many others.

Aside music, Bahati is also a businessman, with interests in fashion, event planning and media.

Bahati is the founder of the music label EMB Records and has signed several artists under the label.

The talented music star has signed several endorsement deals with various companies, including:

1. Softcare diapers – In 2019, Bahati signed a one-year deal with Softcare diapers as their brand ambassador.
2. Infinix Mobile – In 2020, Bahati signed a deal with Infinix Mobile as their brand ambassador for their new phone models.
3. Dettol – Bahati also partnered with Dettol in 2020 as their brand ambassador to promote hand hygiene in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic.
4. Other endorsements – Bahati has also worked with other brands, including Huddah Cosmetics, Harpic, and Jumia Kenya.

Awards and Nominations

In terms of awards, Bahati has won several accolades for his music, including:

1. Groove Awards – New Artiste of the Year in 2014, Male Artiste of the Year in 2015, and Collabo of the Year in 2016.
2. Mwafaka Awards – Best Gospel Artiste in 2015.
3. Pulse Music Video Awards – Best Collaboration Video in 2016.
4. Mashariki Awards – Best Gospel Artiste in 2019.

His Marital Life

In terms of his marital life, Bahati got married to his long-time girlfriend Diana Marua in a private wedding ceremony in 2017. The couple has two children together, a daughter named Heaven Bahati and a son named Majesty Bahati.

Bahati’s Net Worth

Bahati is one of the richest and most influential musicians in Kenya  with an estimated net worth of about $3 million, with most of his earnings coming from his music career, business ventures and brand endorsements.

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