Sky Victor has made a surprise return to social media, leaving Kenyans talking after she appeared on Instagram Live just days after her biological father, Pastor Victor Kanyari, publicly declared that both of his children had been taken off social media.
The teenager’s livestream caught many by surprise because it contradicted statements Kanyari made during a recent church service, where he said he had confiscated the mobile phones he bought for Sky and her younger brother, Danny, to shield them from the dangers of social media.
Sky, however, appeared cheerful and unbothered during the live session, choosing to engage followers with a light-hearted question-and-answer segment instead of addressing the ongoing family drama.
The latest development comes after Pastor Kanyari openly discussed his parenting decisions before his congregation.
According to the preacher, he decided to take away his children’s phones after they came under his care, arguing that social media had exposed them to manipulation and exploitation.
Kanyari said he wanted to completely disconnect Sky and Danny from online platforms while they adjusted to their new environment.
He explained that he had collected the phones because they were devices he had personally purchased for the children.
In one of his strongest remarks, the preacher told congregants that if anyone was going to deceive his children, it would not happen using phones that belonged to him.
His comments were widely shared across social media, with many Kenyans debating whether the move was an appropriate parenting decision or an overly strict approach.
Despite those declarations, Sky resurfaced on Instagram Live, immediately sparking speculation about how she regained access to both a smartphone and the internet.
Viewers also noticed that she appeared to be using what many identified as an iPhone 18 during the livestream, fueling further discussion online.
Some social media users questioned whether the device had been purchased independently, while others speculated that it may have come from another family member.
Neither Sky nor Pastor Kanyari has addressed the source of the phone.
Instead of responding to questions about the controversy, Sky kept the conversation focused on lighter topics.
She chatted casually with followers, answered questions about herself and joked about her heritage.
“Everyone assumes I’m from Kenya. I’m actually part Chinese and Thailand-ish… and South African,” she joked, prompting laughter and reactions from viewers.
Her decision to avoid discussing the family dispute led many followers to conclude that she was intentionally steering the conversation away from the controversy surrounding her parents.
Sky’s return comes against the backdrop of an emotional and highly public family dispute following the death of her mother, gospel singer Betty Bayo.
Since the tragedy, questions surrounding the welfare of Sky and her younger brother have played out publicly, with Pastor Kanyari and the children’s stepfather, Hiram “Tash” Gitau, both expressing their desire to care for them.
Sky’s livestream quickly generated hundreds of reactions across Instagram, TikTok and X. Many fans expressed happiness to see her smiling again after weeks of emotional family developments.
Others questioned whether her appearance online meant that Pastor Kanyari had relaxed his stance on social media or whether she had found another way to reconnect with her followers.
Several viewers also focused on the phone she appeared to be using, turning it into another talking point as speculation spread online.
Despite the growing curiosity, Sky remained calm throughout the livestream, choosing not to address the questions surrounding her father’s earlier declarations.
