Bahati and his wife Diana Marua have left Kenyans talking after introducing a strict rule for their upcoming wedding celebration. The couple, who are preparing to mark ten years together, have announced that guests will not be allowed to bring cameras or record the event despite the high cost of attending.
The celebration, dubbed The Bahatis’ Big Day, is scheduled for November 6, 2026. The couple has set aside only 100 seats for the occasion, with each invitation reportedly going for KSh 1 million, making it an exclusive event.
However, the announcement of the ticket price was followed by another development that caught the attention of social media users. On Thursday, October 29, Bahati issued a notice confirming that media personnel, cameras and live streaming would not be permitted during the celebration.
The decision quickly sparked mixed reactions online, with many Kenyans questioning the unusual arrangement. Some wondered why guests would spend such a huge amount of money attending an event if they would not be allowed to capture photographs or videos to remember the occasion.
Others turned the announcement into an opportunity for jokes, with some suggesting that the couple should reconsider the arrangement. A section of social media users also questioned whether the expensive invitations would attract enough buyers before the big day.
The debate has mainly centred on what guests will receive in exchange for the KSh 1 million invitation. While the couple appears keen on keeping the celebration private, some people believe that guests paying such an amount would naturally want to preserve memories of the special occasion.
It remains to be seen whether all the 100 available invitations will be taken up and how the couple plans to make the celebration worthwhile for those attending.
Meanwhile, Bahati recently shared another video featuring Diana during a visit to his family home in Wote, Machakos County. The singer showed his wife taking part in traditional household activities as part of a family challenge.
Diana was seen chopping firewood, preparing ugali and cooking vegetables for the family. Although she appeared to struggle with the smoky kitchen, she continued with the activities and served Bahati’s relatives.
The visit ended on a positive note after Bahati’s grandfather expressed his approval of Diana as a suitable wife for his grandson. The moment attracted attention from fans, who followed the couple’s interaction with the singer’s family.