Controversial musician Bahati has refuted rumours he changed and abandoned God even after publicly vowing years ago that he will stick by God’s side.

Bahati had to respond to the claims after a throwback video was shared online that was used by netizens to ridicule him.

Bahati, who at that time had won the prestigious Groove award, openly raised his hand up and promised to stick by the Holy ways.

Kevin Mbuvi Kioko alias Bahati. PHOTO/COURTESY

Kenyans have since sent him the video multiple times criticizing him for turning back from his promises.

He replied to the claims saying he has never changed and people should stop judging him for his recent songs.

“DEAR GOD!!!. I have seen people send & tag me to this video. But because father you know my heart & reasons, you know this is still me; these are still are my words and you know I have never changed.” He wrote.

In a past interview, Bahati revealed he ditch the gospel industry following so much hypocrisy by other artists.

Bahati also noted that he was not a secular or gospel artist but an entertainer who doesn’t want to be associated with the gospel industry.

Kevin Mbuvi Kioko alias Bahati. PHOTO/COURTESY

“Call me an entertainer. Don’t call me a Gospel artiste because that term has been misused, but I am so real with God. I am spiritual. I am deeply connected with God than most of the Gospel artists.”

He said that since he left the gospel industry, his life took a new turn and he was free from scandals.

“When I was in the Gospel industry, I had scandals because they were created. People fought me in the Gospel industry. Nowadays, I don’t have scandals,” He concluded.