What looked like a fairytale moment between Yvette Obura and her mysterious ‘fiancé’ has turned out to be one of the most elaborate music video teasers of the year.
A days after fans flooded social media with congratulatory messages, it has now been confirmed that the much-talked-about engagement was not real — it was actually a scene from Bahati’s upcoming music video.
The revelation comes after speculation and excitement, as photos and clips of Yvette dressed in a flowing dress and flashing an engagement ring spread like wildfire online.
The story gained even more traction when Bahati and Diana Marua — his wife and frequent collaborator — joined in on the celebration, publicly congratulating Yvette on what fans believed was her new chapter in love.
For many, the moment was heart-warming. Yvette, who shares a daughter with Bahati, has largely kept a low profile in recent years despite being a familiar name to fans of the Bahatis’ family story.
Seeing her ‘move on’ and find happiness outside of her past relationship with the singer felt like poetic closure. What fans didn’t know was that the entire setup was part of Bahati’s latest creative rollout.
Bahati is no stranger to blending personal moments with his art. Over the years, he’s turned real-life events — from marriage proposals to baby announcements — into chart-topping video releases.
Yvette’s convincing performance and the emotional atmosphere of the shoot fueled the illusion. With no immediate clarification from any of the parties involved, fans were left to fill in the blanks, and the story spread faster than any official promo campaign could have achieved.
Once the engagement photos hit Instagram and TikTok, Kenyan social media went into overdrive.
Influencers reposted the clips, media outlets published congratulatory headlines, and fans left thousands of comments under Yvette’s posts, wishing her love and happiness.
Even Bahati and Diana added fuel to the fire — posting cryptic messages that hinted at joy and new beginnings.
“Finally kila mtu na mtu wake sasa. Congratulations @Yvette_Obura ”Diana wrote.
Bahati, for his part, simply commented, “Why are people tagging me on this video? Anyway, congratulations, Mama Mueni @Yvette_Obura. I can see you were searching for tall, dark and… Sawa basi. Mlete dinner tujuane.”
But then came the twist. Within 48 hours, new footage from the set of Bahati’s upcoming project surfaced online —the proposal was part of a music video shoot.
The reaction was mixed. Some fans laughed it off, calling Bahati a marketing genius, while others felt duped. “He played us again,” one comment read on X (formerly Twitter). “Bahati really knows how to make headlines before a drop.”
This latest stunt may have been the boldest yet. By allowing fans — and even fellow celebrities — to believe the engagement was real, he created a wave of free publicity that money simply can’t buy. When the actual video drops, it’s almost guaranteed to trend, with audiences eager to see how the narrative unfolds.
Yvette’s role in the video also speaks volumes about their current relationship. Despite their past as co-parents and the occasional public tension years ago, their ability to collaborate professionally shows growth and mutual respect.
For fans, the entire saga serves as a reminder that in the entertainment world, not everything is as it seems. And for Bahati, it’s yet another example of how he’s mastered the art of keeping his audience talking — whether through music, mystery, or a perfectly staged proposal.