Nameless, Wahu, Savara and Other Stars Celebrate Bien’s Upcoming Album Alusa Continua

Kenyan music stars turned up in numbers over the weekend to celebrate Bien-Aimé Baraza as he prepares to release his highly anticipated solo album, Alusa Continua.

The exclusive listening party brought together musicians, media personalities and other industry players who got an opportunity to sample the project ahead of its official public release.

The 17-track album boasts an impressive lineup of local and international collaborators, including American rapper 2 Chainz, Nigerian singer Oxlade, Tanzanian star Alikiba and Kenyan rapper Femi One.

Nameless, Wahu Shower Bien With Praise

Veteran musician David Mathenge, popularly known as Nameless, was among those who celebrated Bien, praising his dedication, work ethic and artistic vision.

Nameless described the former Sauti Sol vocalist as a trailblazer, expressing confidence that the new project would impress audiences beyond Kenya.

“You are a trailblazer… I know guys are going to be blown away with what you have. I just can’t wait to see how the world is ready for you, bro. Continue, bro, I am extremely proud of you,” Nameless said.

He further applauded Bien for putting in the work required to build a successful musical career, urging him to enjoy the moment with fellow creatives.

“You put in the work. Let’s come and enjoy ourselves,” he added.

Singer Wahu Kagwi also celebrated Bien’s commitment to improving his craft, noting that his success was driven by an intense passion for music and continuous learning.

“One thing about Bien is he gets obsessed with his art. He’s obsessed about getting better. He researches a lot,” Wahu stated.

She also recognised his ambition to take Kenyan music to international audiences.

Media personality and musician Talia Oyando joined in the praise, describing Bien as an important figure in the country’s entertainment industry.

“Bien, you are a national treasure. We love you and we appreciate you and we are so excited,” she said.

Charisma, Bensoul Celebrate Bien’s Leadership

Musician Charisma reflected on the lessons he had learnt from working alongside Bien, singling out perseverance and discipline as some of the qualities that had sustained his career.

He acknowledged that establishing oneself in Kenya’s competitive music industry was not an easy undertaking.

“The one thing that I’ve learned… I’d say two things that I’ve learned so much from him. Perseverance and discipline. Being in this journey is not easy,” Charisma said.

Bensoul, who contributed to the album’s songwriting, production and creative direction, praised Bien for his consistency and ability to bring different creatives together.

He particularly highlighted Bien’s willingness to look beyond his individual success by supporting and creating opportunities for others.

“I think the consistency and the resilience and always like looking ahead for the future in terms of uh taking care of other people and bringing them together,” Bensoul said.

Recording artist Coster Ojwang also shared his experience working with Bien, explaining that their collaboration came together naturally once they identified the right song.

“Ilitoka tu muda coz kuna spiritually the songs you want to have me on,” he remarked.

Savara Dedicates Latest Single to Alusa Continua

Bien’s former Sauti Sol bandmate Savara Mudigi was also present at the gathering, using the occasion to celebrate his longtime friend and fellow musician.

Savara described the album launch period as a special moment, linking the celebration to the theme of his latest single.

“My latest single is about celebrating, so it’s a very good time to be alive, the stars have aligned so I’m dedicating it to Alusa Continua. Bien is my brother forever, so I’m celebrating him with my latest single,” he said.

The gathering offered a glimpse into the strong relationships Bien has maintained within the Kenyan music industry, with fellow musicians acknowledging his contribution, creative influence and commitment to nurturing other talent.