July 2026
The Power Behind the Artist: Chiki Kuruka’s Emotional Tribute Highlights Bien’s Massive Global Impact
Behind every history-making artist is a powerful support system, and Chiki Kuruka’s heartfelt message to her husband, Bien-Aimé Baraza, proves exactly that. Following his groundbreaking solo performance at Afro Nation Portugal, Chiki took to social media to celebrate the “Baldman” with a message that perfectly captured the true weight of his achievement. Far beyond a […]
A Monumental Milestone: Why Bien’s Afro Nation Performance is the Best Thing to Happen to Kenyan Music This Year
Bien-Aimé Baraza has officially made history as the first-ever Kenyan solo artist to perform at Afro Nation Portugal 2026. Taking the stage at Praia da Rocha beach in Portimão, his performance marks a massive, game-changing triumph for the entire Kenyan music industry. For years, our local music scene has faced heavy criticism for lacking a […]
Own It Proudly: Why Bien’s Dancers Wearing Traditional Attire at Afro Nation is a Win, Not a Mistake
Kenyan artist Bien-Aimé Baraza made history as a solo act at Afro Nation Portugal 2026. However, a heated debate erupted on X (formerly Twitter) regarding his dancers’ choice of wardrobe. Critics claimed that traditional African clothing should not be worn on a prestigious global stage. They argued that it looks “backward” or out of place […]
Kenya Is My Sound: Why I Sing in Kikuyu and Kiswahili
Music is more than entertainment—it is identity, memory, and culture. Every song tells a story, and for me, that story will always begin in Kenya. Although I have had the opportunity to experience life beyond Kenya’s borders, my roots remain deeply planted in the country that shaped me. That is why I intentionally include Kikuyu, […]
The Mathree Chronicles: The Art of the Matatu False Start
We have all been there. You are crammed into a 14-seater matatu, cheek-to-cheek with a stranger, sweating out your life choices. You have been sitting at the stage for forty-five minutes. Suddenly, the engine roars. The driver engages the gear and rolls the vehicle forward by exactly two inches. Your heart leaps. “Finally,” you think, […]
