Diana Marua, a popular social media influencer and wife to musician Kevin Bahati, took to her Facebook to share a heartfelt message as she reflected on the loss of her mother 16 years ago. In the emotional post, she revisited the painful day when she saw her mum for the last time and buried her. The memories came flooding back, and it felt like she was living through it all again.
To honor her mother, Diana drove around, listening to her mum’s favorite RnB songs, allowing the music to stir up the love and memories they shared. As she listened, she also said a little prayer, seeking comfort and strength on a day that was undeniably difficult for her. The pain of losing her mother remained palpable, yet in the same breath, Diana expressed immense gratitude for the gift of motherhood she now experiences with her own children.
“I have soo many memories about this day, 16 years ago. I saw my Mum for the last time. I buried her on this day and it feels like I’m living it all over again. I took a drive, listened to my Mums Favorite RnB songs and said a little prayer 🥹🕊️I’m back home and to hear my Daughter @malaika_bahati call me Mummy is a gift I can never take for granted. God, May you keep me for my children, may I live to see their Generation. May I always be a present Mum in their Lives. AMEN 🙏🏼Today has been hard. Mum, I hope I’ve made you proud.”
In a moving moment of reflection, she shared how hearing her daughter, Malaika, call her “Mummy” brought her a sense of peace and joy. It was a reminder of the precious role she plays in her children’s lives, one that she doesn’t take for granted. Diana prayed for God’s protection over her and her children, hoping to live to see her children’s future generations and continue being a present and loving mother in their lives.
The post was accompanied by a video of her youngest daughter, which further emphasized the deep emotional connection Diana has with her children. Through the video and her words, Diana acknowledged the love and joy that motherhood brings while honoring her late mother’s memory.
