'Mama' hit maker, Bahati, writes to his late mother

By Sheila Kimani (@sheilakimm)

His song “Mama” made him touch the hearts of many and become a household name. It was this song that steered him into the spotlight but what many did not was that, this song was a dedication to his late mother who passed on while he was still a little boy.

On the International Women’s Day, Bahati commemorated his late mother Lucia Mueni in a heartfelt post saying:

“DEAR_MAMA, this song was one of the realest pieces I have done. For me it was not just a song but a sincere expression of my heart, the inner me. It was a chance given by God that I might give thanks to my late Mum #LUCIA_MUENI for the things she taught me... #Utovu_Wa_Nidhamu_ndani_yangu_akaupiga until today 13 years later, your words still keep me going.

At times in my Silence I have always wished you were here and I would officially dedicate it or sing to you as my fans do to their mums around the country.

Mum, you taught me how to live with people. You said respect & humility is the only degree I needed to survive in my society. Until now even if you chose to leave too early your words still make sense to me. Mum I believe you're in a better place and I don't know if you can celebrate this, if you can smile back because I just want to wish you a #HAPPY_WOMEN_DAY.”