Musician Kevin Bahati has finally addressed persistent speculation about his adopted son Morgan’s biological father, urging Kenyans to stop involving the young boy in online discussions.
During an interview with content creator Oga Obinna, Bahati expressed frustration over people repeatedly questioning Morgan’s background and drawing comparisons between him and footballer Victor Wanyama.
The singer questioned why the public continued scrutinising his son and insisted that Morgan should be left out of the controversy.
“My problem has been why are people just questioning everything?” Bahati asked.
He explained that Morgan joined his family when he was approximately one and a half years old, adding that taking him in was a personal decision.
“He came to us when he was 1.5. We have raised him and it was a personal choice. Really please leave my son out of this,” he said.
The speculation gained momentum in August 2023 after edited family photographs circulated online, placing Morgan alongside Wanyama. The images triggered comparisons between the youngster and members of the footballer’s family.
Wanyama previously responded to the claims, asking social media users to stop circulating the allegations and associating him with the matter.
Bahati has also previously narrated how he met Morgan at ABC Children’s Home. He said he chose to take the child into his care even though he had not initially planned to become a parent at the time.
His wife, Diana Marua, has equally spoken about accepting Morgan as her own when she entered Bahati’s life, explaining that the boy was already part of the singer’s family.
The latest interview comes after Morgan also addressed the online trolling and comparisons, expressing appreciation for the support he receives from Bahati.
Through his remarks, the musician appealed for respect for his son’s privacy, saying the youngster should not continue being subjected to speculation about his biological background.