The war over the late Betty Bayo’s legacy has moved from the courtroom to the court of public opinion, with a close ally of her widower, Tash, releasing unseen footage to counter explosive allegations of abuse.

Just days after Bayo’s mother, Joyce Wairimu, claimed her daughter suffered in her marriage, film producer Priscilla Ndanu shared intimate images of Tash tenderly administering a facial to the late singer. The release of these photos is not merely a nostalgic tribute; it is a calculated visual rebuttal in a high-stakes succession battle that has left the gospel industry reeling.

A Mother’s Ultimatum

The dispute centers on the narrative of Bayo’s final days. Speaking from the United States via a TikTok Live session, Wairimu dropped a bombshell, alleging that her daughter’s death—officially attributed to leukemia—may have stemmed from domestic trauma. She has demanded a fresh post-mortem, claiming Betty made a distress call asking, "Who did you leave me with?"

Wairimu’s allegations have escalated into a standoff over the most powerful documents in a Kenyan funeral process: the national ID and the burial permit. She has publicly demanded that Tash surrender these documents, effectively challenging his status as the next of kin.

• The Allegations: Wairimu claims Tash was physically abusive and financially exploitative, citing the purchase of lorries worth over KES 8 million.
• The Demand: Immediate custody of the children, Sky and Danny, to be transferred to the family or their biological father, Pastor Kanyari.
• The Stakes: Control over Bayo’s estate and the final authority on her burial rites.

The Visual Counter-Strike

Into this volatile mix stepped Priscilla Ndanu, a close confidante of the late singer. The photos she released show a domestic scene of care—Tash applying a beauty mask to Bayo’s face—captioned with the phrase "Very sweet."

Ndanu’s post serves as a direct contradiction to Wairimu’s narrative of a "suffering" wife. "There is absolutely nothing wrong with a man who decides to love and honor his wife daily in all ways to the very end," Ndanu wrote, emphasizing that Tash had stepped up where many Kenyan men would not, particularly in raising children from a previous union.

The Kanyari Factor

The saga has inevitably drawn in Pastor Victor Kanyari, Bayo’s controversial ex-husband. While he has maintained a respectful distance, Wairimu has publicly appealed to him to use police procedures to "rescue" his children from Tash’s home. Kanyari, known for his vocal nature, has so far urged for calm, asking Tash to respect the wishes of the grieving mother to avoid a "curse."

As the family feud plays out on social media, the question of who truly holds the rights to Betty Bayo’s story—and her assets—remains unanswered. For now, the public is left with two conflicting images: a mother’s tearful plea for justice and a friend’s snapshot of a quiet, loving moment.