Bahati connects with his roots, releases Kamba song after DNA drama
Award-winning Kenyan singer Kevin Kioko, popularly known as Bahati, has reconnected with his Kamba roots after prolonged drama sparked by a woman claiming to be his mum.
The singer has released his first song done purely in the Kamba dialect, dubbed Kana Ka Ngai, marking another chapter in his decorated career.
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The song sees the singer strike a connection with his ancestral roots in a powerful rendition of his history.
He released the song on Friday, March 13, 2026, at noon, causing excitement among his followers.
Within two hours of its release, Kana Ka Ngai (loosely translated as God’s child) had amassed more than 10,000 views, with the number increasing by the minute.
Bahati tells his story
Common elements of Kamba music stand out in the song features, which have the infectious Kamba rhythm with great beats that add flavour to another artistic masterpiece by Bahati.
The vibrant Kamba culture comes to life in the video of the song, with energetic dances.
Bahati tells his story in music, detailing his humble beginnings, taking people through his life in the Mathare slums.
He paints a very clear picture of growing up in poverty, where getting money to receive treatment was a challenge, and necessities were beyond their reach.
Aspects of his present life of luxury are also visible in the song, which captures his story in about five minutes.
Bahati released the song after a period characterised by drama over his roots after a woman claiming to be his mum surfaced.
The matter was settled by DNA results, which confirmed that he is not related to the woman in question.
DNA drama takes new twist
Even after the release of the results, the woman’s daughter, who insists Bahati is her brother, shared a video expressing disappointment and emotional distress over the outcome.
In the clip circulating online, the young woman defended her mother, saying the results did not convince the family.
“Hello guys, ni sister ya Bahati tena, so you already know what happened yesterday, and we were not okay, we were not happy with the results,” the lady said.
“My instincts,zinaniambia Bahati is my brother. Guys, munaniambia ati Bahati is not my brother, how? Yani hata nyinyi hamujui kuangalia resemblance? You cannot even look at someone and say,’ this person is really looking like this one’.”
She maintained that her instincts tell her Bahati is indeed her brother, stating that there is no way her mother could have singled out the singer if she did not have firm belief that they are related.
