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Betty Bayo’s daughter opens up on grief, healing, and the unique bond with both Pastor Kanyari and stepfather Tash.

In a raw and deeply moving address to the nation, the teenage daughter of the late gospel icon Betty Bayo has broken her silence, offering a masterclass in maturity as she navigates the complexities of a blended family under the public microscope.
Three months after the devastating loss of her mother to Acute Myeloid Leukemia, Sky Victor has emerged not just as a grieving daughter, but as a unifying voice in a narrative often fraught with division. Speaking via her YouTube channel this week, the young content creator directly addressed the "elephant in the room"—the relationship between her biological father, Pastor Victor Kanyari, and her stepfather, Hiram Gitau, affectionately known as Tash. Her message was clear, devoid of bitterness, and profoundly grateful: she is not choosing sides, because she has been blessed with two active fathers.
For weeks, social media chatter has speculated on a potential custody battle or friction between Kanyari and Tash. Sky, however, shut down these rumors with a grace beyond her years. "I don't have a favorite dad," she asserted in her Q&A session, a statement that has since gone viral across Kenyan digital platforms. "I'm blessed with two awesome fathers; I love them both equally. They are totally different in everything, but I love them so much."
This public declaration follows a quiet but significant milestone orchestrated by Sky herself late last year—a face-to-face meeting between the two men. It was a move that many saw as the fulfillment of Betty Bayo's prayers for peace. By validating both men, Sky has effectively rewritten the script on co-parenting in the Kenyan public eye, proving that the family unit can expand rather than fracture, even in the wake of tragedy.
While her family dynamics have made headlines, Sky also opened a window into her personal battle with grief. Known for her vibrant dance videos on TikTok, her recent silence on the platform had worried fans. She revealed that the death of her mother on November 10, 2025, sapped her creative energy.
"I do not want to make this a sob story, but seriously, she was 90 percent of my support system," Sky confessed, holding back tears. She recounted how her mother, even from her hospital bed at Kenyatta National Hospital, would encourage her to record content and chase her dreams. The pause in her dancing career, she explained, is a necessary period of hibernation to process a loss that is still raw.
The "11th Hour" hitmaker may be gone, but her influence is evidently imprinted on her children. Sky's refusal to be drawn into toxic narratives honors the dignity her mother maintained in her final years. The teenager acknowledged that while the pain of missing her "mum and best friend" is constant, the presence of a robust support system—anchored by Kanyari and Tash—has kept them grounded.
As the family continues to heal, Sky's testimony serves as a reminder that love, when genuine, does not divide—it multiplies.In her own words, "Mum left us in good hands." It is a sentiment that surely brings peace to the resting soul of one of Kenya's most beloved gospel ministers.
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