Musician and political hopeful Kevin Bahati has addressed the public backlash surrounding his heavily publicized “Bahati’s Big Day” event, clarifying that he never claimed the occasion was a white wedding.
Speaking on NTV’s Fixing The Nation program on Wednesday, November 11, 2026, the artist defended the month-long promotional campaign that led many Kenyans to expect a 10th-anniversary wedding ceremony with his wife, Diana Marua.
“I did not say what was to happen on that day,” Bahati explained. “Because they have been waiting, they guessed this is a wedding. I used ‘Bahati’s Big Day’ artistically to get the attention of the nation.”
Framing the entire event strategy as a masterclass in brand visibility, Bahati revealed that his visits to various leaders and entrepreneurs were designed to offer mutual promotional value:
Business Exposure: Bahati filmed encounters with local business owners—ranging from barber shops to beauty salons—pulling over three million views per video and giving the enterprises national exposure.
High-Profile Invites: He extended invitations to top political figures and Cabinet Secretaries to build intrigue and diversify the attendee list.
The Ksh 1M Invitation Tag: Clarifying the widely discussed Ksh 1 million entrance price, Bahati noted it was a marketing tool intended to build demand rather than a rigid fee, with guests contributing varying amounts based on their ability.
