- Mourners were asked not to film gospel musician Betty Bayo’s body when it arrived at the mortuary
- The directive came from one of Betty’s friends, who also shared the repercussions for anyone who violated the request
- Social media users flocked to the comment section to react to the instructions as they continued to mourn Betty
A video has surfaced giving insight into why there was not much footage of the arrival of Betty Bayo’s body at Kenyatta University Teaching Referral and Research Hospital Mortuary.
Source: Facebook
The fallen gospel singer’s body was moved from Kenyatta National Hospital (KNH), where she breathed her last on Monday, November 10.
Where was Betty Bayo’s body taken?
The 11th Hour crooner and loving mother had been ill for a while, battling cancer that eventually overwhelmed her.
News of her passing broke hearts across the nation and beyond, as friends, family, and colleagues penned emotional messages consoling the bereaved and mourning Betty.
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As her body was moved to KU Referral, mourners turned up in large numbers for the emotional moment, standing in solidarity with the grieving family.
Karangu Muraya’s addresses mourners
Celebrities, including Shiru wa GP, and philanthropists such as Karangu Muraya, were among those present to support self-proclaimed prophet Kanyari and his family.
Before Betty’s body arrived, Karangu addressed mourners and bloggers present, making a humble request while giving a stern warning to anyone who would not adhere to it.
“Because of the condition of Betty’s body, for those of us who are live or recording, let’s not record. If anyone records, it will be deleted,” he said, with his request being warmly received.
The order was given before the body was wheeled into the morgue to prepare mourners in advance.
Shiru wa GP sits next to Kanyari
A TikTok video capturing the moment showed a snippet of a live recording as they prepared to receive Betty’s body.
Shiru wa GP sat next to Kanyari, who appeared composed before the body viewing as they occupied the front row seats.
The room was jam-packed, leaving some people without a place to sit, a testament to the immense support and unity shown to Betty’s family and how deeply her death affected many.
Karangu’s plea and the mourners’ respectful response reflected their care and love for Betty, even in death.
Kenyans react to Karangu Muraya’s instructions
Social media users shared their reactions to the decision not to record Betty’s body:
Bettyboss:
“She suffered from a stroke before resting; sometimes a stroke causes face or muscle distortion.”
Sis:
“Maybe haikuwa kwa casket, that’s why they said so.”
A Gal Toto:
“I just hope they’ll let her kids see her for the last time. It helps heal.”
Dennis Dee:
“Even without warning, why would you view a body while recording? Honestly speaking.”
Adhiambo ❤️:
“Imagine Betty was a woman of God and still passed after suffering from those illnesses. Now, me, an ordinary person, even if I call pastors to pray for me, will I ever get healed? I keep questioning God.”
Biggy B:
“Viewing should be for family only. The rest should go home. What are they hoping to see?”
Wangui ❤️:
“Influencers should be banned from such functions. Make it about family and close friends.”
Source: Facebook
Sky Victor breaks silence after mum’s death
In another story, Betty’s daughter, Sky Victor, broke her social media silence following her mother’s demise.
The young girl was in school when the news broke and has been struggling to come to terms with the loss.
She shared a black-and-white poster on her page as she mourned her mum, with netizens comforting her with touching messages.
Proofreading by Asher Omondi, copy editor at TUKO.co.ke.
Source: TUKO.co.ke
