Bahati Biography, Music Career, Awards, Family, Net worth and Shutting Down EMB
11 September 2020
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By Omondi Otieno
How Old and Where is Bahati from?
Artist as Singer Songwriter: Bahati alias Mtoto wa Mama, Eastlands Most Beloved
Name: Kevin Bahati
Date of Birth: 21, December 1994
Genre: Afro Pop Gospel
Net worth: He is estimated to be worth unspecified millions.
How did Bahati start his music career?
Kevin Bahati is a household name in Kenya’s gospel music industry. Born in 1994, Bahati ventured into the music industry in 2012, with his single ‘Siku ya Kwanza’. He started low, but his humility and talent propelled him to greater heights and is among top gospel musicians in the country at the moment. Growing up, he went through hardship and a lot of challenges to access education and get to where he is. At some point, he had to stay in a children’s home.
Eight years into the industry, Bahati has a huge song catalogue, and is currently among the most sough after Kenyan gospel artistes.
See Bahati’s Albums, Songs and Collaborations
Signings and Labels
Bahati is the founder of East Most Beloved (EMB) record label that produces most of his songs. Some time back, he had artistes signed under him, but he later shut down the management wing of EMB only retaining the music production bit.
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Bahati’s Awards and Nominations
- Groove Awards Male Artiste of the Year – 2014
- AFRIMMA – Best Male Artiste 2014
- In addition to the two above, Bahati has also won a number of local wards.
Who is Bahati’s wife?
The ‘Mama’ hit maker has one wife called Diana Marua.
How many Kids does Bahati have?
Bahati has four kids; Morgan Bahati, Mueni Bahati, Heaven Bahati and Majesty Bahati. Out of the four, Heaven and Majesty are from his marriage with Diana.
Questions you asked...
- Where does Bahati Live? He lives in one of Nairobi’s estates.
- Why do Bahati’s songs still have EMB yet he shut it down? Bahati shut down the artiste management bit of EMB, the music production bit is still functioning, that’s why you still see EMB records on his songs.
- What is the age difference between Bahati and Diana? Diana is reportedly 2 years older than Bahati. You can read more HERE.
- How did Bahati meet Diana? Bahati met Diana when she appeared as a video vixen for his hit song ‘Mapenzi’.
- Is Bahati still a gospel artist? Yes he is. Despite working on a number of secular songs, Bahati maintains that he is still a gospel artiste.
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