Bien-Aimé Alusa Baraza, known professionally as Bien, is a Kenyan Afropop singer, songwriter, guitarist, and music entrepreneur.
Personal Details & Early Life
• Full Name: Bien-Aimé Alusa Baraza
• Date of Birth: December 28, 1987
• Place of Birth: Nairobi, Kenya
• Education: Attended Upper Hill High School and graduated from the United States International University-Africa (USIU-Africa) in 2011 with a degree in Journalism and Media Studies.
• Family & Marriage: Married to Chiki Kuruka. He grew up in a polygamous family and is a relative of former Kenyan Deputy Chief Justice Nancy Baraza.
Musical Career with Sauti Sol
• Formation: Co-founded the acclaimed Afro-pop group Sauti Sol in 2005 alongside Willis Chimano, Savara Mudigi, and Polycarp Otieno.
• Milestone Albums: Contributed to major group releases including Mwanzo (2008), Sol Filosofia (2011), Live and Die in Afrika (2015), Afrikan Sauce (2019), and Midnight Train (2020).
