For decade Kenya’s boy band Sauti Sol has won the heart of many not only in Kenya but also international, talk of carefully calculated lyrics that have even changed the idea of love songs in Kenya embracing the deep African culture.
Sauti Sol have shared their photos before fame as they celebrated 10 years since they dropped first album dubbed “Mwanzo”.
The band took to social media to post photos when they were starting their careers as they celebrate a decade since their first album was released.
“As we celebrate #MWANZOthe legendary debut album of @sautisolmarking 10 years today; I would like to clarify that Bien Aime wasn’t always the Instagram model as he claims. I’ve got a whole load of other evidence from my vault,” they wrote.
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Mwanzo, which was released on 12th December 2008 to be exact, had songs such as Lazizi, Asubuhi, Mafunzo ya dunia, Mama Papa (feat. Dela) and Blue uniform. It was a classic and Kenyans loved.
The band which is made up of four;Bien-Aime Baraza(Vocalist, songwriter and guitarist),Willis Austin Chimano (Vocalist, keytar and saxophone player),Polycarp Otieno(Guitarist and producer)and Savara Mudigi (vocalist, percussionist, drummer and producer) have remained united for many years.
Here are the photos:
The group also intends to launch their recording label that will sign new talent to be mentored by the band.