It scarred me for life — Sauti sol’s Bien opens up on difficult childhood

Sauti Sol's Bien-Aimè [Photo: Courtesy]

Growing up, popular Sauti Sol band member, Bien-Aimè Alusa recalls being fortunate enough have everything he ever wished of at his disposal. Bien’s family lived in the green leafy suburbs of Kilimani and he attended one of the most expensive schools in the country.

“My childhood was one that many of you would perceive as privileged. I grew up in the lush neighborhoods of Kilimani. My dad in aura was the alpha male both financially and his masculinity. I remember his friends, they were all so loud, they had so many parties, every other weekend it was nyama choma and beer. There were always people coming to our house every other morning for handouts; today was school fees tomorrow was funerals, my dad was their super hero. Always sorting everybody else and putting himself last, giving gems of advice to everybody he gave handout to.