Director Trevor Betty Bayo’s December event invite buzz lit up entertainment circles Tuesday, as Director Trevor spilt details on his team’s near miss in booking the gospel powerhouse for a star-studded December showcase, teasing a lineup that could blend faith anthems with festive vibes in a packed calendar of holiday happenings.
Trevor, behind hits like “Echoes of Grace” and a string of viral church productions, dropped the nugget during a casual Insta Live from his Karen studio, surrounded by mood boards splashed with neon lights and stage sketches.
“We were this close to locking in Betty Bayo for the December blowout,” he grinned, holding up fingers pinched an inch apart, his voice buzzing with that post-brainstorm high.
The event, tentatively dubbed “Yuletide Harmonies”, aims to pack Nairobi’s Carnivore Grounds on December 15, fusing gospel grooves with spoken word and youth choirs to draw over 5,000 souls hungry for uplift amid year-end blues.
Bayo, fresh off her chart-topping “Unshakeable” single that clocked 2 million streams in weeks, was the dream headliner; her soul-stirring sets were a perfect cap to the night’s theme of resilience and renewal.
The reveal wasn’t just chit-chat; it stemmed from a whirlwind of emails and calls last month, Trevor recounted, as his crew juggled slots with Bayo’s globe-trotting tour.
“She’s got that raw power, the kind that turns sceptics into believers mid-chorus,” he added, eyes lighting up like stage spots.
Bayo, who rose from church choirs to arena anthems, embodies the gospel wave sweeping Kenya’s youth, her lyrics tackling everything from heartbreak heals to hustle prayers.
Though schedules clashed – her commitments pulled her to a Uganda revival the same weekend – Trevor hinted at a possible pivot, maybe a virtual collab or a January encore.
“December’s still golden; we’re eyeing other firebrands, but Betty’s top of the wishlist for round two.” Betty Betty met her untimely demise, which shook the entire entertainment fraternity.
The event’s broader bill teases locals like Eunice Njeri and upcomers from the Mombasa scene, all under a budget-conscious KSh 1,000 entry to keep it accessible for families scraping by on end-of-month salaries.
Trevor Betty Bayo’s December event invite buzz shows a scene ripe for crossovers, where directors like him chase collabs that heal as much as they hype. However, that could not materialise, as the God has other plans.
As November’s chill sets in, with Christmas lights twinkling early in malls, the wait whets appetites for harmonies that hit home. Will Trevor now squeeze it in for a different soul or save the magic for New Year?
