Kanyari’s daughter Sky Victor shocked after seeing One Big G bubble gum selling for KSh 870, says even though she’s rich, she cannot allow herself to spend that much on it.
The clip has gone viral because it is relatable. Even for a teenager who, according to her father Pastor Victor Kanyari, earns up to KSh 500,000 per month from content creation, KSh 870 for bubble gum felt like too much.
In the video, Sky is seen reacting in disbelief at the price tag. She says she is rich, but she cannot allow herself to spend that much on bubble gum.
It is a small moment, but it has sparked a big conversation online about prices, priorities, and how young Kenyans think about money.
Sky Victor is the teenage daughter of the late gospel singer Betty Bayo and Pastor Victor Kanyari.
Betty Bayo passed away on November 10, 2025, after battling leukaemia. She left behind Sky and her younger brother Danny.
Since then, Sky has been in the public eye, not by choice, but because of a custody dispute between her biological father Kanyari and her stepfather Hiram Gitau, popularly known as Tash, who raised her after Betty married him in 2021.
On October 26, 2026, the Dagoretti Magistrate’s Court granted Kanyari custody of Sky and Danny, but directed that they remain temporarily with Tash pending a transition plan that considers their emotional welfare, education and gradual adjustment.
Sky has said in livestreams that she prefers to stay with Tash, where her mother left her. She has appealed to Kenyans and even to President William Ruto to allow her and Danny to remain there.
Because Sky is a minor, many Kenyans and leaders, including Suba North MP Millie Odhiambo who raised the matter in Parliament on November 4, have called for her privacy to be protected and for her not to be exposed to online scrutiny over family matters.
Her TikTok account, which had grown to over 1.3 million followers, became inaccessible on November 11, 2026. It remains unclear whether it was deactivated by Sky herself or removed by the platform. No official clarification has been given.
The bubble gum video is different from the custody videos. It is light, funny, and relatable. It shows a teenager reacting to a price, like any other teenager would.
One Big G is a large bubble gum product that has become trendy in Kenyan supermarkets and online shops. It is marketed as a jumbo, shareable gum, often sold as a novelty item.
In many shops, bubble gum in Kenya costs between KSh 10 and KSh 50 for a small pack. A price of KSh 870 is therefore far higher than what most Kenyans expect to pay for gum.
Some shops sell imported or novelty versions at higher prices because of import costs, packaging, and branding. Others sell it as a TikTok trend item, where the price includes the hype.
Sky’s reaction captures that gap: a familiar product, at an unfamiliar price.
She says she is rich, but even she draws a line.
Kenyans online have reacted with laughter, agreement, and debate.
Many say Sky is right. They say KSh 870 for bubble gum is too much, no matter how rich you are. They say being rich does not mean wasting money.
They say: Being rich is not about spending anyhow. It is about knowing value.
Others say the clip shows Sky is grounded. They say despite earning money from content creation, she still thinks about prices like a normal teenager.
Others have used the clip to talk about the cost of living in Kenya. They say prices of everyday items have gone up. They say if bubble gum is KSh 870, what about bread, milk, and school fees?
Others have joked: If Sky, who earns KSh 500,000 per month, cannot buy it, then who can?
It is important to note: the KSh 500,000 per month figure comes from Kanyari himself. In a church service on May 27, 2026, Kanyari said Sky earns that amount per month from content creation and prefers to manage her earnings independently. He said: She earns that per month. Imagine if it were you earning KSh 500,000 every month as she does. She always insists that the money has to go to her account.
That figure has not been independently verified. Sky herself has not publicly confirmed her earnings.
In the viral clip, Sky’s message is simple: I am rich, but I cannot spend KSh 870 on bubble gum.
It is not a complaint about poverty. It is a statement about value.
Financial experts often say the same thing: wealthy people stay wealthy by not overspending on things that do not add value. They say a good financial habit is to ask: Is this worth it? Do I need it? Can I get the same thing cheaper?
Sky, in her own teenage way, asked the same question.
She did not say she cannot afford it. She said she cannot allow herself to spend that much on it. That is a difference between affordability and discipline.
Many parents have shared the clip as a teaching moment. They say they want their children to learn that same discipline: just because you have money does not mean you should waste it.
Others have warned against putting pressure on Sky. They say she is a minor who has just lost her mother and is going through a custody case. They say she should be allowed to post funny, light content without being judged or turned into a meme about wealth.
That warning matters. Sky has already faced intense online scrutiny in recent weeks. The bubble gum clip should not become another reason to attack her.
Supporters say: Sky is real. She is not pretending to be rich and careless. She is honest about prices.
Critics say: If she is rich, why is she complaining about KSh 870? They say KSh 870 is small for someone who earns KSh 500,000.
Others say: The price is the problem, not Sky. They say sellers are exploiting TikTok trends to overprice simple products.
Others say: Let the girl be. She is a teenager reacting to a price. It is not news.
But in Kenya, where celebrity children are constantly watched, even a bubble gum reaction becomes news.
The clip has also sparked a conversation about young influencers and money.
Sky is part of a generation of young Kenyans who earn from TikTok, Instagram, and brand deals. Some earn more in a month than their parents earn in a year.
But earning early also comes with pressure: to spend, to show off, to prove you are rich.
Sky’s reaction goes against that pressure. She says: I have money, but I will not waste it.
That is a message many young Kenyans say they needed to hear.
Financial literacy advocates say teenagers should be taught to save, invest, and budget, even when they earn from content creation. They say fame fades, but good money habits last.
They say Sky’s clip, intentionally or not, teaches that lesson.
For now, the bubble gum clip remains a light moment in a heavy period for Sky.
Her family situation remains unresolved. The transition plan ordered by the court is still pending. Her TikTok account remains inaccessible.
But for a few minutes, Kenyans were not talking about custody, courts, or family drama. They were talking about bubble gum, prices, and a teenager who said: I am rich, but KSh 870 is too much.
And many Kenyans agreed with her.