Red Soil is where Africa’s music finds its global stage, a celebration of rhythms, voices, and stories that echo from every corner of the continent. Each month, we handpick a song and video that captures this spirit and share it with the world. This edition takes us to Kenya with Bien’s ‘All My Enemies Are Suffering,’ a track brimming with wit, fire, and triumph, radiating East Africa’s vibrant soul to audiences far beyond its borders.
All My Enemies Are Suffering is a declaration of personal victory: a playful taunt, a bold statement, and a joyful celebration of moving forward despite opposition. Bien’s smooth yet powerful voice flows effortlessly over vibrant rhythms, creating music that feels intimate and deeply personal, yet universally relatable. The video radiates warmth and closeness, moments of laughter, subtle gestures, and the everyday magic of life woven into cinematic storytelling that resonates across cultures.
Bien is more than just a singer; he is a storyteller, a voice of African youth, and a bridge between tradition and modernity. Before his rise to fame, his journey was far from easy. Growing up in Nairobi, he faced economic and family struggles, often lacking the financial means or support to pursue music. Armed only with determination and notebooks of lyrics, he hustled through talent shows, open mics, and small clubs, chasing a dream that seemed out of reach. That persistence eventually shaped his artistry and led him to co-found Sauti Sol, a group that transformed East Africa’s music landscape. Today, Bien stands tall as a solo artist, a global voice blending African roots with pop, R&B, and Afro-fusion.
Check the full video below.
CREDITS
SONG
Artist – Bien Writers – Bienaime, Flavour, Remy Baggins and Chiki Kuruka
Producer – Remy Baggins
Guitars – Godwin Ufot Isukuti
Drums – Joseck Asikoye & the Luhya drummers
BGVs – Benjamin Masinde, Amani Baya, Yvan Kwizera, Joseck Asikoye, Remy Baggins Mix & Master – Michael Manitshana
VIDEO
Producer – Chiki Kuruka
Line Producer – Aisha (Shaa Ciku) Wanjiku
Director – Melih Kun
DOP – Omer Berkli
Color : Ercan Kucuk (Postbrothers)
Editor:Mert Halili
L&G – Lenny Kariuki
BTS – Leon Kipkemboi
Production Coordinator – William Nanjero
Production Coordinator – Joseck Asikoye
Costume Designer – Brian Babu
Costume Design Team – Leban Weru
Costume Design Team – Alvin Mclaren
Hair – Corrine Muthoni
Makeup – Zen Makeup
Artistry Security- Joseph Adiedo
Team Bien – Mona Mungai
Performers:
Main Artist – Bien Lead
Dancer – Kelvin Lore
Dancer – Nicole
Dancer – PJ Towel
Dancer – King
Dancer – Liz
Dancer – Drew
Actor – Joseck Asikoye
Actor – DJ Shiti
Actor – Bradley The Gen Z Goliath
