Kelvin Kioko: An orphan who progressed from a children’s home to prosperity

This article discusses Kelvin Kioko Bahati, a famous artist who suffered before becoming who he is now.

Many people may be curious about Kioko when he is discussed. That is understandable. Celebrities’ real names can make it difficult to identify them at times. This is practically universal.

Who is Kelvin Kioko Bahati.

Kelvin is a popular singer turned politician who unsuccessfully ran for a parliamentary seat. He is also a businessman who owns and operates several businesses throughout the country.

His childhood life.

Bahati was born in the Nairobi slums of Mathare. This location is considered one of the biggest slums in Africa, along with the kibera slums.After his mother died, the former gospel musician was raised in a children’s home. Losing a mother at such a young age is terrible. As a result, he became an orphan throughout his life.

With the help of the orphanage, he was able to enrol in school and complete his high school education at St Theresa Boys’ School in Eastleigh.

His musical career.

Bahati began his musical career while still in high school. His command of the guitar could demonstrate absolute skill. Siku ya Kwanza, a song by Bahati featuring J Blessing, is his debut recording track. A song that demonstrated his talent to the world.

His rise was aided by other songs including Barua, Mama, and Machozi. He now has a mega star reputation in the music industry because of this songs.

When Bahati declared that he is moving to secular music, it shocked his fans. Later, he spoke up, alleging that the gospel industry pays less. As compared to secular. Since then, he has created well-known hits that have raised his revenue. Songs the likes of Taniua, Pete Yangu, and Adhiambo.

The wealth of Bahati.

Bahati’s net worth has increased after she began doing secular music. making him one of Kenya’s and east Africa’s highest paid artists. His estimated net worth is 15 million Kenyan shillings.

Bahati owns pricey properties.

His wife Diana Maria and their family own a number of multimillion shillings properties with him. This list includes a variety of automobiles, a residence, and a record company that is currently operating as a children’s home.

Bahati drives a Mercedes Benz, a Range Rover, a Toyota Hiace, and as well as owning a pricey home.With more than a million subscribers, his YouTube channel brings in millions of shillings per month through Adsense. He is also abrand ambassador to various companies.

How Bahati is supporting the community.

Bahati operates a children’s home through his music label, EMB, where he helps street kids with special needs.