- Gospel singer Betty Bayo’s sudden passing on Monday, November 10, left her husband, Hiram Gitau, alias Tash, deeply heartbroken
- The widower remained silent following her burial at Mugumo Estate on Thursday, November 20, where he was seen in tears as he bid her farewell
- After several days of silence, Tash made his first public appearance on Sunday, November 30, at an event where he addressed his trending status online following Betty’s death
It has been just over a week since beloved gospel singer Betty Bayo was laid to rest in a sombre ceremony at Mugumo Estate.
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The 11th Hour hitmaker passed away on Monday, November 10, while receiving treatment at Kenyatta National Hospital after being diagnosed with acute myeloid leukaemia.
Her sudden death left family, friends, and the gospel music community in deep mourning.
How did Tash cope with Betty’s death?
Among those most affected was her husband, Hiram Gitau, popularly known as Tash, whom she married after separating from Pastor Victor Kanyari.
Tash was last seen publicly during Betty’s burial in Mugumo Estate, visibly emotional as he mourned alongside her children, Sky Victor and Danivictor.
After several days of silence, he resurfaced on Sunday, November 30, at the official song release party of gospel singer Ngaruiya Junior at the Mark Hotel along Thika Road.
Dressed in full black and seemingly still in mourning, he addressed the guests and occasionally broke into a smile.
He recalled how he became close friends with Ngaruiya during his relationship with Betty and praised him and other gospel artistes for supporting the family, from Betty’s illness, blood transfusions, and even during burial arrangements.
The widower also touched on the recent attention he has received online, joking about his unfamiliarity with social media.
“I am not a person who is usually online. Even the things I recently started seeing there made me feel like I am a form one student, but I am hanging in there. I think I will look for Karangu Muraya to give me some classes to know how people survive there,” he quipped, seemingly referencing the ongoing custody debate over Betty’s children.
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Netizens react to Tash’s speech
Following his speech, social media users shared their thoughts, with many praising him as being mature.
Here are some of their comments:
Justina Wanjiru Mwangi:
“You could see he truly misses her. He is being strong for the kids.”
Purity Shiro:
“The maturity in this man slaps differently.”
Fridah Joram:
“Whoa Betty, well represented. I know she’s Happy watching his husband representing her, kudos Tash.”
Phillis Muriithi:
“This guy is very disciplined. May God bless him.”
Diary of an Introvert:
“Tash hukua na smile fiti sana. Mungu azidi kumbariki aki.”
Betty Blessing:
“Kumbe una eza ongea kikuyu vizuli hifo? May God continue giving you strength.”
Claire Wainaina:
“Wow, Betty Bayo, wherever you are in heaven, you are well represented. I know you are happy. Tash, may God bless you.”
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How did Tash euologise Betty at her funeral?
During Betty’s funeral service at Ndumberi Stadium, Tash moved attendees with a heartfelt tribute.
He reflected on the cherished memories they shared and promised to care for their two children and her elderly mother.
The grieving widower closed his tribute with a prayer, asking that his wife “rest with the angels.”
Source: TUKO.co.ke
