Being in the public eye comes with its fair share of challenges, and digital content creator Yvette Obura recently found herself caught in an unexpected wave of cyberbullying. As musician and reality TV star Kevin ‘Bahati’ Kioko celebrated his 8th anniversary with fiancée Diana Marua, Yvette was unfairly dragged into online discourse by trolls who compared her past relationship with the singer.
While Bahati’s grand gestures for Diana, including a tattoo of her name and a luxurious pink G-Wagon allegedly worth Ksh 45 million, were widely discussed online, Yvette became a target of unwarranted negativity. Social media users flooded her pages with comments insinuating she might regret parting ways with Bahati. Some went as far as to claim they never wanted their exes to attain such levels of success, reflecting an unhealthy culture of online toxicity.
Yvette, however, remained strong in the face of the criticism. Marking her 32nd birthday, she took to social media to celebrate herself, emphasizing her gratitude to God for His blessings over the years. Despite enduring relentless trolling, she maintained her composure and focused on her personal growth and faith.
“Even in the midst of ridicule, being a laughingstock, the insults, the trolling—God has kept me,” she wrote in part while sharing her birthday photos on TikTok. She further prayed for continued grace, showing resilience amid the negativity.
Fans and well-wishers flooded her comments with messages of encouragement, celebrating her strength and wishing her a happy birthday. Yvette also extended appreciation to those who showed her kindness, acknowledging the overwhelming love she received during her special day.
This episode highlights the darker side of social media, where unwarranted comparisons and misplaced judgments fuel cyberbullying. While Bahati and Diana continue to make headlines with their lavish lifestyle, it serves as a reminder that individuals like Yvette, who choose peace and personal growth, deserve respect and positivity rather than undue criticism.
As social media continues to evolve, it’s crucial to foster a culture of empathy and celebrate people for their individual journeys rather than subjecting them to baseless scrutiny.
