Tyler Mbaya popularly known as Baha in the children's programme Machachari is one of the most talented actors in the local acting industry.
Baha who lost his mother, a veteran actor, Beth Mbaya aka Wanade in 2013 was affected so much he had to switch from Nairobi School to Chania Boy’s in Thika where his brother was so that they could comfort each other and sail through life.
In a recent interview with People Daily, Baha confessed that life became hard for the two. Baha was forced to take up the parental responsibilities at a tender age. The award-winning actor and his brother, who is 2 years older than him, had no option but work hard in the acting industry at least to make a living and take care of their ageing grandmother who he revealed is their guardian.
“WHEN MUM PASSED ON, I WAS A FORM ONE STUDENT AT NAIROBI SCHOOL. I IMMEDIATELY TRANSFERRED TO CHANIA BOYS HIGH SCHOOL WHERE MY BROTHER WAS FOR MORAL SUPPORT SO THAT WE COULD GRIEVE AND OVERCOME OUR MUM’S DEATH TOGETHER. HOWEVER, IN MY FOURTH YEAR, I JOINED UFANISI SENIOR SCHOOL WHERE I SAT FOR MY KSCE.”
But unfortunately, their father died two years later after their mother’s death. The bright student he is, Baha worked hard in school and managed to score a B+.
“I FINISHED HIGH SCHOOL AGED 16 LAST YEAR. THIS IS BECAUSE I DEMANDED TO BE TAKEN TO SCHOOL WHEN MY BROTHER, WHO IS TWO YEARS OLDER THAN ME, STARTED SCHOOLING. I DID NOT WANT TO BE LET ALONE. I WAS ABLE TO ACT AND AT THE SAME TIME CONTINUE WITH MY EDUCATION BECAUSE I WAS ALWAYS ALLOWED TO HAVE ONE WEEKEND OFF TO ATTEND THE SHOOTS.”
Well, Baha and his brother Mungai have grown big and the stubborn boy in Machachari, recently started a which is doing well.
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Baha and his set brother Govi are all grown and here are photos which prove that his 'family' is inseparable.
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