A throwback video featuring Yvette Obura making direct requests to her former partner, musician Bahati, has sparked significant online discussion. The clip, originating from Bahati’s past reality television show, depicts Yvette visiting Bahati’s office and presenting a list of demands, primarily focused on acquiring material assets.
In the resurfaced footage, Yvette is seen pressing Bahati about purchasing a car for her, framing it as a necessity for their daughter, Mueni. She expresses frustration with relying on taxis, contrasting it with the multiple vehicles she observes in Bahati’s possession. “What have you decided? When are you buying me a car? The car will be Mueni’s. Till when are we going to use taxis? When you buy the car for Mueni, I will be the one driving it. You guys have three cars that I usually see. Will you buy the car or not?” she states pointedly.
Bahati’s reaction within the video appears strained. He places his hand on his cheek and responds by questioning if rumors were circulating about him buying cars for people, seemingly deflecting the direct request. Undeterred, Yvette suggests an alternative: “Okay forget the car then, when are you buying me a house? It is just a house and I know it is something you can afford. My needs must be fulfilled.” She explicitly frames the house as something within his financial capability.
The video has ignited mixed reactions across social media platforms. Many commenters drew immediate comparisons between Yvette’s approach of directly demanding gifts and the public persona of Bahati’s current wife, Diana Marua, who is frequently shown receiving lavish presents like cars and money without apparent solicitation. Comments reflected this contrast: “Wewe unauliza na Diana analetewa tu hadi analia” (You are asking while Diana is just brought things, even crying [from happiness]), and “Hapa tu, Bahati hakuwa anapenda huyu dem” (Just here, you can tell Bahati didn’t love this girl). Another user noted, “Wah nimeona tofauti ya huyu na Diana. Dee hunyamaza haitishi but analetewa but huyu anaitisha. Wanaume hawapendi kuitisha vitu jamani” (Wow, I see the difference between her and Diana. Dee stays quiet, doesn’t demand but gets brought things, but this one is demanding. Men don’t like being demanded things).
Other reactions varied. Some defended Yvette’s stance, stating “Mama Mueni deserves it” or “But ako sawa, buy for Mueni,” suggesting the requests were justified as being for their child. Others expressed strong disapproval, like “Ingekuwa ni Dee hangeulizwa hata” (If it were Dee, she wouldn’t even have to ask) and “For me I can never do this.” A more pragmatic comment observed, “Ukiwa na pesa huwezi fight over a man” (When you have money, you can’t fight over a man).
This resurfaced clip also brings renewed attention to Yvette’s past statements about the constant public comparisons between her and Diana Marua. Yvette has previously lamented this dynamic, particularly when netizens comment on their appearances or lifestyles. She highlighted the pressure she feels to maintain a certain standard simply because it’s associated with Bahati and Diana, even citing criticism she received for purchasing her own car, which some interpreted as copying Diana’s gifted Range Rover. The throwback video starkly illustrates the different dynamics in Bahati’s past and present relationships, fueling ongoing public fascination and commentary.
