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Bien claims he turned down Sh260 million pay, to perform free at Darassa's album launch

Kenya's Bien-Aime Baraza will be performing at Darassa's album launch in Dar es Salam (photo courtesy/Bien Aime/Darassa)

Bien-Aime Baraza has shocked fans and music lovers alike by claiming he turned down a staggering Sh260 million payday, all in the name of friendship.

The celebrated crooner declined the hefty cheque for a headlining concert, opting instead to support Tanzanian rap maestro Darassa's album launch, absolutely free of charge.

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