One year on from Betty Bayo’s death, her niece Glacia has shared a heartfelt message filmed from inside the late gospel singer’s home, marking the painful anniversary in deeply personal fashion.
Glacia posted the video on TikTok on November 10, 2026, shooting it handheld in what appears to be a living room area of Bayo’s house, with framed photos on the wall, a staircase and furniture visible in the background.
The clip has a home-video feel, capturing a woman sitting with her thoughts on a difficult day.
In the video, Glacia addressed her late aunt directly, saying:
“I am sitting in your house aunty it’s one year since you left am here asking myself many questions. I have prayed, I have fasted, I have cried. I leave the rest in God’s hands. The kids are fine, and I have cooked for them the best meal. We shall sing and pray the whole night coz you taught us how to, continue resting in peace.”
Who was Betty Bayo?
Betty Bayo was a celebrated Kenyan gospel singer who passed away on November 10, 2025, after battling leukaemia.
She was widely known both for her music and for her high-profile past marriage to controversial televangelist Pastor Victor Kanyari, with whom she shares children.
Before her death, she had also been in a relationship with Hiram Gitau, popularly known as Tash, who became her widower.
Since her passing, the two men have been at the centre of a public dispute, with tensions playing out between Kanyari and Tash over matters relating to Bayo’s legacy and her children.
Children remembered on the anniversary
Glacia’s message made clear that caring for Bayo’s children remained her priority on the anniversary.
She cooked them a meal and planned a night of singing and prayer, drawing on the faith that Bayo had instilled in those close to her.
The raw emotion in the video resonated with many who followed Bayo’s story, as her niece’s words painted a picture of a family still processing the loss while holding together for the sake of the children she left behind.
