Pastor Victor Kanyari, father to the late gospel singer Betty Bayo’s children, has urged widower Hiram Gitau (Tash) to heed the advice of Betty’s grieving mother regarding the singer's estate and children. Speaking in a TikTok video on Sunday, December 7, 2025, Kanyari expressed his sorrow for Betty's mother, emphasizing her profound loss and Betty's role as her primary provider.

• Kanyari stressed the importance of respecting the mother's wishes, stating, "Tash, do not incur the curse of the deceased or of that mother while she is alive, just listen to the advice of that mother."
• Betty's mother had previously endorsed Kanyari during a live session with Joyce Wairimu on Saturday, describing him as a good man and urging him to seek full custody of his children.
• Kanyari affirmed his commitment to listening to the mother’s guidance, despite the children being his.