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Bien Announces E. African Tour, New Album
Kenyan singer-songwriter Bien-Aimé Baraza, widely known as Bien and a founding member of the acclaimed band Sauti Sol, has announced a solo tour of East Africa set for August and September this year.
In 2024, Bien set out on a solo tour in support of his debut album, Alusa Why Are You Topless? released November 2023.
The 16-track album showcases his versatility, blending Afrobeats, R&B, and Afropop, and features collaborations with artists like Ayra Starr, Ms Banks, Scar Mkadinali, Tay Iwar, and DJ Edu. Notable tracks include “Lifestyle” “My Baby,” and “Too Easy.”
His new tour, which begins in Europe and the United States in May, June and July, will be in support of a new album, ‘Aluta continua’.
Announcing the news, Bien likened his first tour to walking and said he was ready to do it again.
“Now that I have practised walking, it’s time to run, ‘Alusa Continua’ is out soon, and I’m back on the road! Find me in the US and Europe in May, June and July,” he said announcing the new album.
Sharing a video of his past tours, he said that the details of his upcoming E. African dates would be announced later.
“But, home is where the heart is. East Africa, I am also bringing my full tour home. August and September, niko home. Full details coming soon,” he added.
The upcoming tour is set to be a crowning moment for what has already been a stellar year for Bien.
In February, he won a Best Artist in East Africa award at the Trace Awards and performed his fan favourite verse of the song “Nairobi” at the ceremony. He also scooped two awards at the East Africa Arts Entertainment Awards, taking home 3 awards: Best Male Artist, Best Male Live Performer and an award for Best Collaboration for the song “Nairobi” alongside Marioo.
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