Fall From Grace - Bien-Aimè Alusa (Sauti Sol)

[@RMwangi37]

Now the small, private wedding Bien and Chiki had earlier this year makes so much sense. It's a guiding principle of theirs to be smart about money. So powerful.

[@LolaBugzy85]

😍😍😍

[@modesterongachi]

Haiya!! They wedded already!

[@veronychela]

Very true...also if you watch their interview with Jalango, Bien was so much against Savara doing extravagant wedding. It all makes sense now

[@mambofornasa]

@@veronychela slowly and slowly I am understanding how my fellow men think and view the world

[@irenemeta8834]

❤️❤️❤️

[@estherkinene8580]

Raw, powerful, and honest. One of the best Engage talks.

[@musa2843]

One thing I like about the guy, he appears mature - most Kenyan musicians never mature upstairs!

[@swafiyasaid9572]

N

[@tessnjuguna9500]

We are what we are because of our experiences... Brighter days are yet to come.

[@rahabnduru7398]

The drive, the talent, the eloquence, the humour, the ability to inspire, I certainly don't regret naming my son Bien.

[@modernspace5480]

I was watching this while very sleepy when I heard him say Kamura Nkoroi & I was like Whaaaaaaat 😲😲😲😲😲. Then I heard his story & it's like a photocopy of my life but him being the one copying me....cause we actually moved into an unfinished house in Dec 1994 up up on Kamura Rd in Nkoroi & I also enrolled in Upper in Feb 1995 by then it was a day school, So I used to commute daily & I would meet girraffes along the way at 5.30am cause I had to walk 1.7km to the road from home to the bus stop, near Kunoni primary so that I could beat the deadly langata road jam. Later in 2003 Nkoroi became very unsafe with my dad being shot by thugs but surviving so my folks had to abandon the house until 2018. Anyways..... always been a big fan of Sauti sol cause of the upperhill allumini thingi........but now I am a die hard fan of Bien

[@kelvinwaweru5078]

this hit again

[@Grace_were]

Watu tumeishi nkoroi na tumesoma kunoni mehn🥴

[@magarematara8919]

@@Grace_were Ama arap moi or kiserian primary.

[@mwendapoleee]

Did you say at least good mornin to those graceful animals Sounds like a scene in out of africa!

[@modernspace5480]

@@mwendapoleee 😆😆I always did haha ......but I think they never understood

[@raymondlangat.1956]

Githeri was just chilling innocently and then BOOM!!! the smear campaign. Its a beautiful story of conquering this journey called life.

[@gracemaina6593]

Lol. Can you imagine

[@BienOfficial]

🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@tonykimathi8405]

😂😂😂😂🤦🏿‍♂️

[@irenemeta8834]

😅😅😅😅😅 You are hilarious!

[@miriammureithi3545]

Githeri never saw this coming,with the new age acceptance of healthy eating it actually placed itself in a respectable position on the scale then Bien happened,hate, shame and a reminder of darker days when it was associated with poverty. Githeri actually needs therapy as we speak...

[@lucilleachieng9223]

This was too short ... Bien is such a good orator I’d listen to him all day ... this was powerful

[@Mbarie]

Wow! Enyewe we shouldn't be looking at someone's success forgetting how much they struggled to get there. You shall never lack Alusa. God is and will continue to keep you and your fam

[@mirandaal4541]

No wonder this guy is a songwriter. He‘s a talented storyteller. He could as well have been another sort of literary artist, a novelist. Respect.

[@felistergatwiri7134]

He has a degree in print journalism as well

[@lynncherono5002]

True

[@ruthmuthoni6431]

My mum,a single parent gave up on everything after several businesses attempts failed. She died of depression,at that point everything we had been auctioned and I was left with nothing and no parent. But,I thank God I learnt lessons from my mom case.Thank you for this talk ,so real and inspiring.

[@Mr_Andati]

Painful sorry dear one.

[@muitawambui6585]

Are you from Nakuru?

[@bonnavanturegiselle9521]

Sorry to ask but when you say died of depression,you mean suicide or ?

[@inspektasikujua]

So sorry honey 😢

[@karanjajoshua1754]

His eloquence and ability to speak and verbalise his thoughts is genius level No wonder he is one of if not the greatest song writers

[@vintageniccur9344]

Who else liked before watching that is the love we have for bien and sauti sol😍

[@SuperKui87]

Your blessings are a result of your dad's kindness. We may not see the blessings of what we do in our time, but in the subsequent generations. In my view health, wellness, and peace from God are the greatest form of wealth. God bless!

[@mlokole254]

Yes, you don't always receive from those you give.....you actually rarely receive from those you give to. Always anyway

[@paulkemboi8254]

Absolutely True 👌

[@kennedyosiyo3744]

We fall. We fail. We break. We rise up. We heal. We keep on fighting through. So powerful oration full of reflections.

[@MuthoniDrummerQueen254]

This is so so so powerful. Brighter days Bien. Ndio mwanzo wa kufika kileleni!!

[@chebby7351]

I have listened to chimano,savara and bien ame, you are great men.They are among the few celebrities,whom l rarely see showing off cars etc.

[@lorrecco]

Hawa ni wale walikuwa wanapata 39/40 kwa composition.

[@andrewmwangi2972]

He is smart . He started with a strong thesis statement and supported it all through .

[@faithmumbi]

Requesting for more paper 😂

[@tqueensempiretheeafroqueen2878]

Woow the suffer story is so simmilar to mine. Only that i haven't met my breakthrough but i believe i will. One special day i will hit the studio nd my vocals will shock nd entertain the world. My twin nd I started our youtube channel @SHERRY AND RENNY TWINS. sahi ni kuhustle but soon im'ma tell my story too,. Bien's story is an inspiration.

[@sheisimmaculate682]

Your breakthrough is on the way😍 God gives us a story to share in our glory

[@tqueensempiretheeafroqueen2878]

AMEN.

[@Yellow-nun]

I love you guys ....since you've manifested your breakthrough watch how God will work

[@elijahotieno8757]

Keep going. Brighter days are yet to come

[@tqueensempiretheeafroqueen2878]

@@elijahotieno8757 Ameeen. thankyou so much

[@Rhenadhis]

I can totally relate with this story like you will never believe. I also watched my dad give up. Yours was githeri ours was ugali and skuma, to this day i am not a fan of ugali You are going to be at that point where you need and no one is there to give because i also saw the same with my dad "Where was God during that time you ask?" He was orchestrating the Upperhill meet up with Savara and Chimano to lead to Satisol. All things work together for good

[@lindawangui7886]

Amen.

[@loremipsum6484]

Pole Adhis.

[@alexchege2620]

In life things have to fall apart for the pieces to fall into place. Very well said. Bien you are good mentor indeed.

[@annwangari8218]

Bien is a powerful orator. I was disappointed when it ended. I need more please. Struggling financially while growing up is something I relate to very well. Thanks for sharing

[@Rhenadhis]

i knoooooow, i always love to hear him speak, he is such a good orator but so is Chimano

[@joyceakinyi7183]

True too nice too short

[@loremipsum6484]

Pole Ann. May you never lack

[@fashionpoise]

I've always wondered where he got his charisma and sense of humour... his relatability. His ability to speak to people's hope and dreams. Now we know.

[@ras8593]

sasa

[@estherkariuki6353]

Bien should have his you tube channel. Such a refined orator

[@estherfanningbijoux2468]

Alusa you opened a bank of memories that shaped us into who we are today.If my fire was ever burning out you just sparked that fire back up.❤️

[@BienOfficial]

Guys my sister is on the comment's 🙌🏿🙌🏿🙌🏿🙌🏿🙌🏿🙌🏿 love you Bijou

[@graceawinja4199]

Bijoux...he forgot to mention how the batteries had to be put out in the sun for more life haha!!....how he really used to irritate us all while showering and singing on top of his voice! Those were the days!!

[@BienOfficial]

@@graceawinja4199 MUM ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤ look at us now.

[@graceawinja4199]

@@BienOfficial yes oooo SON....who'd have thought!

[@estherfanningbijoux2468]

Bienaime Alusa Baraza I love you beyond words!😘

[@Arun71150]

Aki, can so relate. My father slipped away into depression drank himself into kidney damage and strokes and death. Ahsante Bien💕

[@xxxyz326]

Oh! My! My life story, our neighbours laughed at us and my Dad’s friends pushed the bank to auction our home quicker. For me I must say I prayed and on a Monday my Dad got a friend to lend him money for the bank while on Wednesday was the auction day for our home. Although Dad lost other property through this friend lending him money, we had prayed for our home to be saved. Today every time I give I remember my parents giving. Bien take that experience as humble experience to know life on the other side.✌🏾

[@richardmunene6202]

I listened this with tears since it is a script my family followed. Go broke and everyone leaves like they were never there.

[@faygatheru6797]

Who could have thought that Bien got such a past. But he never allowed it to define his future. A very inspiring story and motivating too. The Dope edition has been the best of Engage talk. Mob lovee💖💖💖💖💖

[@alphinewaweru4205]

Who doesn’t love Bien and Chiki❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️infinity

[@monicakay8973]

This was real,raw and unfiltered. Its amazing to see this side of my favorite local boy band. Bien you're amazing, you're winning. And that is all that matters. ❤❤❤

[@janeirungu6191]

Bien you are an amazing talent in the 254🇰🇪 This was so real and felt sad and questioned myself to some point Appreciating your family is vital Real friends are a positive energy to one's life Real friendships should be symbiotic not parasitic Saving culture is important Brighter days are yet to come

[@opudo]

A lotus plant grows in a very muddy pond,,and come out so beautiful,,moral of the story IS problems are the muddy pond and you are lotus plant,,, look how beautiful SOUTI SOL HAS TURNED OUT.....blessings tupu,

[@angelamwirigi1765]

Respect Bien, this is so real. Thank you for sharing your story ❤

[@EngageTalk]

Thank you Angela for watching.

[@leviomega]

Bien..This is deep and real. I can relate. I am here also running away from such experiences. Brighter days are yet to come

[@ncmbmb610]

I really enjoyed this serie but with Bien I can relate. My father was a successful barrister and when he faces problems and sickness her own brothers who live in the same neighborhood (in houses he participate to buy) did not came to see him once for 2 years. Years after, he rebuild it all and now they want to come back at home, they want us to be family. It is one the best lesson I received and I am so grateful I experienced that. For some people, you are important just because they can take advantage of you, your pocket and your generosity.

[@musa2843]

They were coming for help? So why should they come if they can't get thet help? Painfully, that is the situation.

[@cutykerry]

I have never related to a story this much. An exact replica of what happened to my family. The experience changes you and scars you for life but you also get to have such greater experiences that mould you later in life. I built a healthy relationship with finance, people, work and its up to you whether you let the experience break you or make you! Good Job and Love you #SautiSol Thank you for sharing your story with us Bien

[@cutykerry]

@@loremipsum6484 Am doing great, But I Appreciate and receive the good tidings always!!!

[@kwizeramarvin1262]

Bien has this personality that no artist in 254 can mach honesty is virtue, has celebrities brag on popin bottles he has his reasons has to why not!!! He will forever be my inspiration...

[@heiditemba314]

The ending had me shedding a tear😭. But what i love most is how raw he was with the lessons. I wont be in the club surrounded by fake friends. The talk was deep but the humour😂😭😭😂😂. Im certain brighter days are yet to come.🤗.

[@dorcasondiso3377]

This is deep,I have learned humans will love you for your position and can't stand you as a person ,am learning to watch who I get to sit with on my table,strong Bien

[@beloncekamz2821]

Wah! What a story,so real and so raw.It is so true when you are in the darkest moments that's when you know your real friends.Thank God for the Sautisol brotherhood.Aluta continua.

[@serenawainaina4157]

When times are tough ,friends are few and that's when you your real friends

[@serenasifuna9194]

Hello 👋 namesake

[@bellaolum9768]

Oh boy, this is so deep and it made me sad at a point

[@jkkamonya]

I truly appreciate Biens story. He is quite the orator. I was waiting to hear more when all of a sudden it was over. God bless your family, your hard work, your band members and those who blessed you. Life lessons that are priceless.

[@nedomolo17]

I felt it when he said "when my father was giving ...when he needed NOBODY came to give him" bless you bien🙏 .

[@LynnPinski]

This story of Bien is very similar to mine. except for me and my siblings our parents died and we got reminded at every turn how we are orphans, the disregard, rudeness and being overworked by relatives, especially even till at a point we lived for years in a children's home although our parents were serial givers and sharing with everyone. It changed my relationship with extended family, and my trust in people being there when I need them. But who is the God we serve he restored us from the dark places and now al 3 of us gírls are thriving people now starting to send Hi how are you doing etc because they probably wanna see what they can receive from us. Am not a bitter person but I needed that concern when we felt abandoned and we were in our early teens not now when am a grown 27year old woman. So sorry not sorry I will give anything I want to give to the 2 family members that tried and other people who am not related to before I even waste my time getting invested in the opportunistic people LOL. God is always in control

[@audiasimei6508]

My all time favourite band in Africa the only people melt my hrt with their music.... Alusa

[@kevinkkirimii]

That part about where we're his dads friends ? God Lord I resonate with it 100%. Been there. Getting true Friends and relatives is a gift from God. Men and women who will stand with you no matter the season. Good one bro

[@howyouliveit6709]

His simplicity to talk and catch ears is goals

[@consolatawaweru8389]

I understand the need of delayed gratification❤.Wow that's wow❤

[@lucyhazel7696]

As Mama said "Brighter days are ahead" and may this be your portion in life. Thanks for keeping it real. You're an inspiration to many, that indeed our past doesn't dictate our future.

[@caribou2510]

"Where are all the friends😥" But who is God, He raises us to heights we never imagined and grants us Grace that is sufficient for all seasons...

[@isabelyapkoibei5604]

I am so glad I watched this. But why am I crying right now lostening to this? I am glad. Its a great reminder,

[@shyrokiki7441]

Gosh this is such a powerful story, people come from so far.

[@kananu5415]

Honestly...I cry as I watch the video 😪😪😪...guy so strong 😭 inspiring... disciplined..role model ..do much more Bien...i lov3 you😭😭💖💕, this video just means alots to me and many more am sure 😪😭😍✌️✌️💙💙

[@hannahkariuki8531]

This is a real conversation!!

[@munyanya2006]

Wow! Why are my eyes filled with tears? Yenyewe never judge people, you never know the road they are and have walked.

[@jeilosonic]

I am living this right now. I refuse to let this space define me and my future. Thank you for sharing Bien and for reminding me that there are brighter days ahead. I keep holding on.

[@mwenyejii]

How on earth did I miss this? Powerful, thought provoking

[@annaescuderovivanco]

The sound of his voice...omg..bi can't breath 😊😊😊😊😊

[@geoffreywagura3183]

Man, you are just real, I love the honesty. Respect man.

[@winfredkithome8489]

Wow 😯 everyone has a story. Thank you for sharing yours. Am inspired

[@salomemathenge3135]

Chiki is blessed to have you and you to have her. Am a big fan of Sauti soul.Your story is inspiring.

[@WilliamGatoto]

Well done Bien. Your story is inspiring and proud of you as an alumni of Upper Hill. Never giving up, eloquent and real. Wish you well as your star shines brighter and brighter until the perfect day

[@onlyonedelo]

I truly relate brother. Music is where we escape to Be blessed Bien. Brighter days are coming through.ALO

[@kandechu4154]

The depth and realness is just wow! The past doesn't have to define your future in a negative way and what better way than to express it in your music and way you live your life. This is definitely a favorite engage story.

[@carolinewainaina4426]

so no one is going to talk about that classy shoe

[@anthonymiracle1189]

And as always, there will be that one fool that misses the point every-time.

[@JayDwayneShow]

We are so inspired by this Video! Cheers to more amazing videos .... Engage talk at the top

[@maui4249]

The composure, eloquence and the flow of words on this talk has kept me pinned and wanting to hear what he has to say next. Verily, verily the sun shines again to those that trust the Lord. I'm so inspired Bien 👊.

[@Mosh-p5f]

God was there every step of the way orchestrating for you to go to upperhill. if you were still rich you probably would have gone somewhere else and you wouldn't have met your soul brothers.. Everything works together for good. Thank God for the unseen battles that He continuously fight for us everyday. Thanks for sharing your story

[@mugambikaburia3726]

This is by far the best engage talk I have come across. You are an inspiration

[@jameskariuki2391]

This guy is a king in his own right...No one can match his vocals

[@emilyachieng5685]

I am now certain that brighter days do come! I like that your experience moulded you to be a better person....keep it up!

[@johnsonokeyo545]

Have just watched this twice. Great lessons to learn from His Mum, Dad, Friends, Relatives, Sauti group. Life is unpredictable but the best at the end is everything.

[@ezekielkuolabuk3914]

Bien, you're not only a musician but a great story teller who chiseled words nicely and put them into powerful form. Please write self help book.

[@hellenadhiambo5433]

Now I see why I always have this perception that u the one who hold the band together they say our experiences sometimes force us to mature way past our age your maturity honestly is portrayed without it being said...and this story is so captivating may God bless you

[@dorisponi6801]

Wow, i am beyond touched. This is by far my best Engage Talk experience. So many lessons to learn. I wish there was a part 2, i am sure he has redeemed his family.

[@petermugo9752]

Brighter days, are yet to come.... life experiences mould us who we are.... quite inspiring .....JAH bless

[@waihiga124]

And just as mum predicted, Alusa, brighter days surely did come. Thanks for sharing.

[@annkinyua2024]

People will leave you at the lowest but we always rise. Very candid.

[@jmathukja]

Your experience taught you how to pick a true friend for a wife. That jumping Chiki is not only gorgeous, but you obviously get along well. You're blessed.

[@floraosendo7819]

My fellow ex neighbour Alusa, despite all these tribulations your parents have continued to be generous. I remember meeting them a couple of times in London. Your mum is such an amazing lady. This is a wonderful story.

[@graceawinja4199]

Hey Flora!!

[@BienOfficial]

🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹

[@BienOfficial]

Floooooooo love you to death. You are such a beautiful memory. Such a Spleng' 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@graceawinja4199]

@@BienOfficial true....Flore is such an amazing, amazing gal! The Osendo family will forever be part of our history!!

[@floraosendo7819]

@@graceawinja4199 oh my goodness..... I am so happy to hear from you. I lost contacts. Kindly send me your contact on osendo [e-mail]

[@ceciliagatungo8282]

What an encouraging way to end the story...brighter days lie ahead. I'm encouraged 🙏🏽

[@mambofornasa]

Yaanii, Bien has gone so deep in his talk. I salute him...I view him with so much respect and admiration now!!

[@bienvenumusangu2162]

Très touchant. Your life story is experienced by many children, families and households. The important lesson of it is that some of them had recovered from all difficulties they faced during their childhood period. They became the cornerstones of their communities as you are one of the current best kenyan singer. The life teachs. You were taught to present a better of you. Bravo. Am a congolese medical doctor with a master degree in public health after carrying and selling breads brother. God is just wonderful.

[@mr.prince5614]

The power of a journey 💪💪💪

[@lillyvanshtup8595]

Personal finance is something we're never taught in school.. Why?? To understand how to save and stay out of debt.. Yes, hard times will come and you may deplete all your saving but at least you had savings to tide you over during the initial shock of job loss / tragedy and you're able to make better decisions as you take the necessary steps. The pandemic we're going through now in 2020 , has revealed a lot of things in many sectors but the one sector that we all can control is our personal finances. I'm glad he told his story. I can only imagine the shame his parents felt. Probably being shunned by their former friends and snide comments from others . Sigh.. One good friend is worth everything. Stay well folks. 🌞

[@Loltome]

“The brighter days are yet to come” captivating and eloquently presented... 😊

[@laibunikanario2508]

Bien...Such a blessed yet humble human. Tough times make us appreciate other people's journey and know that life is nothing but God's grace.Happy that your brighter days came.It shall be well to everyone looking forward to brighter days.This made me hopeful... Thanks

[@linetkamau658]

Thanks Bien .It’s like I was listening to my story only difference was, we did not own even a shack.The experience changes you for life .

[@suzannenyakirugumi180]

Hey Bien, Thank you so much for sharing your powerful story. You asked a question in your speech, " Where was God in all this?" Believe me I can never understand what you went through because it was hard. I'm here to tell you that God was right there with you. God is good! It is not his will to see people suffer the way we do, there are consequences of living a Godless life. Now your story is one of Grace, grace is at your lowest moment, you had food on the table and a family that loved you and prayed with you, Grace is Gods protection over your life to realise the Gift that He gave you and to be alive to see that gift bearing fruit, Grace is God giving you a musical talent that with your voice you change so many lives, Grace is using what the enemy purposed for your destruction for Good and having a testimony that will encouraged people to push on and never give up. Grace is Gods love for us which is often not perceived because our lens is clouded by worldly things. Grace is all around us when we pay attention. God bless you Bien! Continue doing what you do!

[@kademukituri1424]

Indeed, brighter days are yet to come. Some time we see that celebrities had it easy growing up but it is far from the truth. Thanks for keeping it real and baring your soul. Keep shining!

[@gracewaithera7683]

I have learnt so much from Bien.

[@neemamkinga7478]

You went through, you saw, you've conquered!!!... Beyond brilliance.. Very eye opening, those with ears, let them hear!.. Soulful!!..

[@delphineyandamutso3769]

Thanks so much Bien Aimé, love and hope got you guys through that time. I completely relate, my family went from being privileged to suddenly becoming refugees and living in a refugee camp... the journey was long but prayers, hope, love and always hoping that the next day was going to be better got us through it. I love Sauti Sol songs... really brighter days are yet to come..... Praying for everyone who is going through tough times 🙏🙏

[@idawairimu7093]

Waaao so polished.. Iv learnt a lot from his sharing.. I like sauti sol.. Thanks

[@edithkiongera5463]

This is one great piece of advice through reality. But I hope Alusa doesn't get mean & self-centered. Hope he will realise that every good that the father did came back to them in due course and nothing was lost. I hope he becomes an even better man than his father.

[@mariamuthoki9530]

I think he means he learnt the essence of saving and having true friends

[@elizabethkinyoda7665]

True epitome of family unity...thru thick and thin

[@Kalizzy21]

I didn't want this to end, so eloquently delivered and such important life lessons. May you never go back to that place as a family.

[@noelzetti5057]

Why did I just cry? So raw, so real, so honest❤️❤️ This was amazing EngageTalk!!

[@EngageTalk]

Thank you Noel

[@luckydaniel8396]

I doubt this story though he is a cool guy

[@noeelreeds]

Noel

[@Queenofsolutions254]

Bien🙌🙌. For sure brighter days are yet to come.

[@amalayfarm2436]

Thank you for sharing your vulnerability with us. You have helped many who faced it then with their parents and are facing it now with covid. Thank you for reminding us that brighter days are yet to come...